Saving A Ship To Save Lives
January 15, 2011
Future Care, Inc. and People Reaching Out Foundation
Announce Support of The Chauncy Maples Project:
110 YEAR-OLD SHIP TO BECOME A FLOATING HEALTH CLINIC
New York, NY — The preservation of an important historic vessel is doing more than protecting the past, it's saving lives in the future. This timeless icon of maritime history is being transformed into a mobile healthcare clinic, thanks to the collaboration of several maritime organizations who know how to give back.
Christina DeSimone, President and CEO of Future Care, Inc. and the founder of the People Reaching Out Foundation today announced their support of The Chauncy Maples Project, Lake Malawi's first mobile health clinic. Through this support and that of other organizations, the M/V Chauncy Maples, a 110 year old ship and the oldest floating ship in Africa, will be used to treat Malawians living around this 350 mile lake.
"The Chauncy Maples Project is a unique opportunity to renovate an historic vessel, while providing badly needed medical services in remote areas around Lake Malawi", stated Ms. DeSimone. "Both Future Care and the People Reaching Out Foundation seek to support efforts which benefit underserved populations such as the villagers of Lake Malawi."
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, Thomas Miller, manager of the UK P&I Club, is sponsoring the project and leading the fundraising efforts. More than $1,500,000 has already been raised for the project – 85% from Thomas Miller's community. Michael Jarrett, President and CEO of Thomas Miller (Americas) Inc. states "I am pleased to welcome Future Care, Inc., an important Thomas Miller partner, and its foundation, People Reaching Out to this important fundraising effort, and to thank them for their generous pledge of support."
Note to editors
Future Care
Future Care is a provider of international maritime medical care management services. The company assists medical claims payers in adapting cost containment and medical care management solutions to the environment mandated by the U.S. Federal Jones Act, the International Seafarer's Law, Workers Compensation and International Healthcare. The People Reaching Out Foundation is a 501(C)-3 charitable organizations in New York, NY. Its charitable vision was launched in early 2000 at a small dinner party hosted by Christina DeSimone for 10 philanthropically-driven colleagues. Its mission is to identify and support special programs and organizations throughout the globe that seek to provide training, healthcare, and skill development for sustainable ventures in under resourced communities. Its goal is to contribute to the social progress of all communities so that the unique potential of each recipient has a chance to be realized.
For more information on the People Reaching Out Foundation and The Chauncy Maples Project please visit, www.peoplereachingout.net.
Thomas Miller
Established in 1885 as the manager of the UK P&I Club (www.ukpandi.com), Thomas Miller is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. A global leader in the management of transport mutual insurance clubs, it provides insurance services to approximately 50% of the world's ship owners as well as many of the world's leading ports, terminals, logistic operators, ship brokers, ship agents and other types of transport intermediaries. In recent years, it has also extended into non-marine activities in the UK. In addition, its investment division has US$4 billion under management.
For further information on Thomas Miller and its various activities, including links to associated websites, please see www.thomasmiller.com.
The Chauncy Maples Malawi Trust is the UK based charity (foundation) which is raising the funds to renovate the ship. For further information on the Trust and the project, please see www.chauncymaples.org.
People Reaching Out Would Like
To Announce A New Board Member
October 1, 2010
New York, NY — Christina DeSimone, President and Founder of People Reaching Out, is pleased to announce the addition of the newest member to its executive board, Mr. George Spadoro. Ms. DeSimone states, “ I look forward to working with Mr. Spadoro as an executive board member on our development team. Mr. Spadoro was selected to serve on our board because of his tremendous tenure related to fundraising and the development in his local community. We look forward to his leadership as we plan our fundraising events in 2011 to benefit The Chauncy Maples Project on Lake Malawi, Africa.”
Mr. Spadoro is currently an attorney at Wolff & Samson whose practice is focused on corporate law and litigation. He advises companies and their senior executives on the legal and strategic considerations faced by growing businesses.
A former member of the New Jersey State Legislature, he served as chairman of the Transportation Authorities, Telecommunication and Technology Committee. He also served for 12 years as the mayor of Edison, N.J, the fifth largest city in the state with a population of 105,000, where he operated a city with 1,500 employees, 11 collective bargaining units and a municipal budget in excess of $150 million.
With more than 25 years of legal experience, George’s clients include corporations and individuals, many of whom come to him for representation in significant real estate and corporate transactions, as well as for complex corporate and business litigation matters in both the federal and state courts. He also provides counsel to clients regarding contract negotiations, development and redevelopment projects, and capital fulfillment.
Prior to joining Wolff & Samson, George was the senior partner of Spadoro & Hilson in Woodbridge, N.J. He holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV® rating.
The People Reaching Out Foundation is a 501(C)-3 charitable organization in New York, NY. Its charitable vision was launched in early 2000 at a small dinner party hosted by Christina DeSimone for 10 philanthropically-driven girlfriends. Its mission is to find and provide a helping hand to special programs and organizations throughout the globe that seek to provide training, healthcare, and skill development for sustainable ventures in under resourced communities. Its goal is to contribute to the social progress of all communities so that the unique potential of each recipient has a chance to be realized.
For more information on the People Reaching Out Foundation
and our Board Members please visit, www.peoplereachingout.net/about/board/
Press Contact:
Brianna Lipovsky
757 Third Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Brianna@peoplereachingout.net
People Reaching Out Would Like
To Welcome Our New Board Members
September 1, 2010
New York, NY — Christina DeSimone, President and Founder of People Reaching Out, is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its executive board. She welcomes Mr. Stephan Grossman, Chairman and CEO of Glenwood Capital, a midtown based middle-market investment firm and Mr. Barry Frank, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at SOS Security Incorporated, a private security firm.
The People Reaching Out Foundation is a 501(C)-3 charitable organization in New York, NY. Its charitable vision was launched in early 2000 at a small dinner party hosted by Christina DeSimone for 10 philanthropically-driven girlfriends. Its mission is to find and provide a helping hand to special programs and organizations throughout the globe that seek to provide training, healthcare, and skill development for sustainable ventures in under resourced communities. Its goal is to contribute to the social progress of all communities so that the unique potential of each recipient has a chance to be realized.
For more information on the People Reaching Out Foundation
and our Board Members please visit, www.peoplereachingout.net/about/board/
Press Contact:
Brianna Lipovsky
757 Third Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Brianna@peoplereachingout.net
People Reaching Out Announces Donation
May 22, 2009
New York, NY — Christina DeSimone, President and Founder of People Reaching Out, announces the donation of $10,000 to Help For Orphans International. This monetary donation goes to help create a sustainable and renewable solar energy platform for a school and orphanage outside Kisii, Kenya.
The People Reaching Out Foundation is a 501(C)-3 charitable organization in New York, NY. Its charitable vision was launched in early 2000 at a small dinner party hosted by Christina DeSimone for 10 philanthropically-driven girlfriends. Its mission is to find and provide a helping hand to special programs and organizations throughout the globe that seek to provide training, healthcare, and skill development for sustainable ventures in under resourced communities. Its goal is to contribute to the social progress of all communities so that the unique potential of each recipient has a chance to be realized.
For more information on the People Reaching Out Foundation please visit, www.peoplereachingout.net.
Press Contact:
Brianna Lipovsky
757 Third Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Brianna@peoplereachingout.net