WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, June 19, 2015, the American Cancer Society will honor ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP at the annual Diamond Gala. This year, the event will take place at the Schiff Family Great Hall in the Bronx Zoo. The evening features cocktails, food, music, a silent auction, and a special mission auction to raise funds for the Hope Lodge Network, which provides free lodging for cancer patients receiving treatment away from home. ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP will be presented with the Society's Beacon of Hope Award, which is presented annually to an individual or business in Westchester County who has demonstrated an unyielding commitment to the fight against cancer. ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP has been a significant partner in the fight against cancer; supporting the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives from cancer in a variety of ways, including a partnership to educate and treat patients with smoking disorders and cancer. ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP has been a longtime supporter of the Society's Hope Lodge Network, helping to inspire hope and to provide a free place to stay for thousands of cancer patients who have to travel away from home to receive the best treatment available. "The physicians and staff of ENTA see patients and their families bravely battle the challenges of head and neck and esophageal cancer every day", noted Robert A. Glazer, CEO of ENT and Allergy Associates. "We are fully committed to both treating these dreadful diseases as well as helping to prevent them in any way possible. We cherish our long term, multifaceted relationship with the American Cancer Society and applaud and wholeheartedly support the extraordinary work they do in trying to find a cure to save millions of lives." "We are proud to present this honor to ENT and Allergy Associates, as they are true leaders in the business community and in the fight against cancer," says Jen Nulle, Senior Development Manager, Distinguished Events for the American Cancer Society's Eastern Division. "They leverage their role as a leader in the community to make an impact and have been a committed partner in fighting cancer. Their support has brought us closer to a day when cancer is a thing of the past." The Diamond Gala is the American Cancer Society's premier distinguished event in Westchester County. The event unites businesses and philanthropic leaders together for an unforgettable evening. This year, "It's All Happening at the Zoo." Major sponsors of the event include MasterCard as well as ENT & Allergy Associates. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit www.diamondgala.org or contact Jen Nulle, Senior Development Manager, Distinguished Events by email at jennifer.nulle@cancer.org or by phone at 845-440-2521. About American Cancer Society
As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society knows how important each and every birthday can be. We're leading the way to transform cancer from deadly to treatable and from treatable to preventable. Thanks to the progress we're making together, the cancer death rate has declined 20% since 1990 and over 14.5 million cancer survivors will celebrate a birthday this year. The American Cancer Society is saving lives and creating more birthdays by: helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back against cancer. About ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP
ENT and Allergy has over 160 physicians in 40+ office locations in Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Rockland, Nassau and Suffolk counties, New York City, Long Island and northern/central New Jersey. Each ENT and Allergy Associates clinical location provides access to a full complement of services, including General Adult and Pediatric ENT, Voice and Swallowing, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Disorders of the Inner Ear and Dizziness, Asthma, Clinical Immunology, Diagnostic Audiology, Hearing Aid dispensing, Sleep and CT Services. ENTA has a clinical alliance with The Mount Sinai Hospital for the treatment of diseases of the head and neck and esophageal cancer, a clinical alliance with the Montefiore Medical Center for the tertiary treatment of pediatric patients and a partnership with the American Cancer Society to educate and treat patients with smoking disorders and cancer. The Practice has also expanded its clinical capabilities to include advanced Immunodeficiency trials. Visit www.entandallergy.com for more information.
Jennifer Nulle American Cancer Society 845-440-2521 Jason Campbell ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP 914-984-2531
