WorkSmart Partners with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® NC Triangle Affiliate
Firm to Provide In-Kind IT Support Services.
Research Triangle Park, NC, June 10, 2009 --(PR.com)-- WorkSmart, a leading provider of Information Technology services and solutions in North Carolina, announced today their partnership with the Susan G. Komen For the Cure® NC Triangle Affiliate. As part of the partnership formalized at the start of 2009, WorkSmart will provide IT support services to help promote the organization’s mission.
WorkSmart will provide in-kind IT services to the local Komen affiliate through 2011. They also recently supported the organization’s move to new offices in downtown Raleigh, ensuring uninterrupted operation of IT networks and providing key business continuity services. In addition to their pro-bono services, WorkSmart organized a team to participate in the 2009 Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure® to be held Saturday, June 13th at Meredith College in Raleigh.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the global leader of the breast cancer research and prevention movement and has invested more than $1 billion since 1982. Events such as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and generous contributions from partners, sponsors and supporters have made the organization the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
“We feel a special closeness to the Komen group’s mission. The Triangle region is blessed to have their dedicated folks fighting against breast cancer on our behalf,” said WorkSmart CEO Ron Unger. “WorkSmart is proud to support their mission.”
“We are extremely grateful for our partnership with WorkSmart. By generously donating a portion of their services, Komen NC Triangle can put more of our funds toward life-saving education, screening and treatment programs for underserved women in our community,” said Pam Blondin, Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure NC Triangle Affiliate. “The services provided by WorkSmart are vital to our work and we are honored to have them as part of the Komen family.”
About WorkSmart
WorkSmart provides Information Technology services and solutions to business, government, and education throughout North Carolina and surrounding states. With the philosophy that reliable IT services require dedication, responsiveness, and accountability, WorkSmart partners with clients to provide managed services, onsite and helpdesk support, computer network design and implementation services, and web development. They are headquartered in Raleigh-Durham with branch-offices in Charlotte and Greensboro and onsite support partners across the U.S. Visit http://www.worksmart.com to learn more.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Events like the Komen Race for the Cure® have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. Up to 75 percent of all funds generated by Komen NC Triangle stay in the local area while the remaining income goes to Komen for the Cure’s Grants Program supporting research, educational and scientific programs around the world. Join us by calling 919-493-2873 or visiting us online at http://www.komennctriangle.org.
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WorkSmart will provide in-kind IT services to the local Komen affiliate through 2011. They also recently supported the organization’s move to new offices in downtown Raleigh, ensuring uninterrupted operation of IT networks and providing key business continuity services. In addition to their pro-bono services, WorkSmart organized a team to participate in the 2009 Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure® to be held Saturday, June 13th at Meredith College in Raleigh.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the global leader of the breast cancer research and prevention movement and has invested more than $1 billion since 1982. Events such as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and generous contributions from partners, sponsors and supporters have made the organization the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
“We feel a special closeness to the Komen group’s mission. The Triangle region is blessed to have their dedicated folks fighting against breast cancer on our behalf,” said WorkSmart CEO Ron Unger. “WorkSmart is proud to support their mission.”
“We are extremely grateful for our partnership with WorkSmart. By generously donating a portion of their services, Komen NC Triangle can put more of our funds toward life-saving education, screening and treatment programs for underserved women in our community,” said Pam Blondin, Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure NC Triangle Affiliate. “The services provided by WorkSmart are vital to our work and we are honored to have them as part of the Komen family.”
About WorkSmart
WorkSmart provides Information Technology services and solutions to business, government, and education throughout North Carolina and surrounding states. With the philosophy that reliable IT services require dedication, responsiveness, and accountability, WorkSmart partners with clients to provide managed services, onsite and helpdesk support, computer network design and implementation services, and web development. They are headquartered in Raleigh-Durham with branch-offices in Charlotte and Greensboro and onsite support partners across the U.S. Visit http://www.worksmart.com to learn more.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Events like the Komen Race for the Cure® have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. Up to 75 percent of all funds generated by Komen NC Triangle stay in the local area while the remaining income goes to Komen for the Cure’s Grants Program supporting research, educational and scientific programs around the world. Join us by calling 919-493-2873 or visiting us online at http://www.komennctriangle.org.
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