Many give their time and talents to PRF, saving us tens of thousands of dollars every year so that more money can be spent on the research that will lead to a cure for Progeria.
Spectrum Science Comunications, Washington, DC
Spectrum is a communications firm committed to achieving the goals of clients who are involved with issues, products, provider services or research in life or human health sciences. Spectrum is one of only four independent firms in the USA that specialize exclusively in health care public relations. They have been providing pro bono public relations services to PRF since the historic gene discovery, leading the tremendous public awareness campaign that has brought more children with Progeria to us and worldwide attention to our work. We could not have achieved - and continue to attain - such success without them!
Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, New York, NY and Silicon Valley, CA
Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, NY, NY and Chicago, IL
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, PLLC, Washington, DC
Attorneys from these prestigious law firms have been providing PRF with pro bono legal services for such complex matters as patents and other intellectual property issues. They are experts in these fields, and we are most grateful for their support.
Web Site Maintenance by Karen Betournay
Since its launch in 1999, Karen Gordon Betournay has been updating, helping to redesign and maintaining PRF’s web site so that the hundreds of thousands of visitors can enjoy its contents. Over the past 7 years, the site has grown exponentially, and Karen has worked diligently to make sure it is up to date and running smoothly. Thank you, Karen, we appreciate all the time and energy you put into this vital public awareness tool!
Fotowerks, Danvers, MA
Fotowerks is a full-service business that provides film development, picture restoration, framing, signs and lots more. Owner Rose Raymond has been supplying PRF with its film developing, signage and other printing needs since 2000, and we are most grateful for her kindness and generosity. "Whatever you need", she tells PRF Executive Director Audrey Gordon on a regular basis, "just call."
Thank you, Rose!
September 2002: Macromedia, Inc. donates web site software
Through its software donation program, Macromedia has generously donated its Dreamweaver MX software to PRF. This software will be used to maintain PRF's web site, which is visited by tens of thousands of people from all over the world, to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information on Progeria and PRF's activities. Franci Claudon, Macromedia Philanthropy Programs representative writes, "We are thrilled to be able to support organizations such as yours that contribute such valuable services to our communities. You are making a difference!" Thank you Franci, and everyone at Macromedia!
June 2002
Is It Live, or Is It Memorex
PRF greatly appreciates the philanthropic support of Memorex Products, through their Corporate Contributions program that focuses on children. Memorex Products, the company that has set the standard for audio, video, and digital recording for well over 30 years, made a generous in-kind donation to PRF in June 2002. By providing 32 videotapes to PRF, Memorex Products has enabled the Foundation to record and disseminate valuable educational programs for scientists, physicians and the general public.
February 2002
Pentel donates office supplies A wonderful surprise was delivered by UPS in February - dozens of pens, markers, glue sticks and whiteout pens from Pentel! PRF had written to the office supply company asking for a donation. They responded generously!
October 2001: Adobe Donates Photoshop 6.0 Software "The goal of Adobe's donation program is to improve the quality of life for all in the community, and we are pleased to support an organization that shares our goal", writes the Community Relations Manager of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Adobe's Philanthropy program is committed to "supporting organizations that improve the quality of life for underserved populations" such as the children who have Progeria.
The Photoshop software will enable us to upgrade our web site with additional and advanced graphics. You can support Adobe and see their complete product line at http://www.adobe.com/
June 2001 IBM Donates Equipment and Software IBM, through their Funds for Community Service Program, donated a top-of-the-line ThinkPad, Lotus SmartSuite and Lotus FastSite software to PRF. The donation stems from the volunteer work of IBM Executive Renee DiPrima Burns, who put in dozens of hours of volunteer work over the course of several months for the Night of Wonder Gala held in March 2001.
The Fund for Community Service supports IBM employees and retirees in volunteer efforts with community organizations and schools by providing a cash or equipment grant to the organization where the individual is an active volunteer. For more information on IBM's charitable giving programs, visit their web site at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives
Thank you, Renee and IBM!
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