White Plains, NY -- Six nonprofit groups throughout the Lower Hudson Valley were chosen today to receive free radio airtime to promote their excellent work during this season's New York Yankee games courtesy of Entergy, owner of the Indian Point Energy Center and a long-time sponsor of the games.
The winners were selected from a group of 25 nonprofits that submitted written proposals outlining their mission and how they would use the free airtime. The submittals were reviewed by a panel from WCBS Radio 88, who broadcast the games, the global public relations firm Burson-Marsteller and Entergy Nuclear.
"After reviewing 25 truly excellent proposals, selecting the winners was a daunting task," said Laurence Gottlieb, Entergy's director of communications. "But after carefully reading and then re-reading each submission and following a thorough discussion by the panel of judges, six winners emerged."
The winners chosen are:
- The Andrus Children's Center
- Blythedale Children's Hospital
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester
- Hudson River Museum
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Westchester County
- Special Olympics New York - Hudson Valley Region
Andrus Children's Fund - Yonkers - provides premiere counseling services for emotionally fragile children and support for emotionally fragile children and support for families through residential, day treatment and community programs throughout Westchester County.
Blythedale Children's Hospital - Valhalla - is a national leader in diagnosing and treating children with life threatening illnesses and complex medical needs and features a 92-bed inpatient hospital; a day hospital for children able to live at home; outpatient services and even a special act school district on site.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester-Mount Kisco - is an out-of-school time agency reaching 5,000 youngsters each year with comprehensive youth development programs and services.
Hudson River Museum - Yonkers - the largest cultural institution in Westchester County, the Hudson River Museum is a multi-disciplinary cultural complex that draws its identity from its site on the banks of the Hudson River, and seeks to broaden the cultural horizons of all its visitors.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Westchester County - White Plains - is a leading advocate of type 1 diabetes research worldwide, having awarded more than $1 billion to diabetes research, including more than $122 million in FY2006.
Special Olympics New York - Hudson Valley Region - Holmes - is a year-round sports training program available to any child or adult who has been classified with any developmental disability (mental retardation, autism, epilepsy, cognitive delays or requiring specialized educational instruction) residing in the 7 county region.
"We look forward to lending our continued support to the important work performed by the many outstanding community organizations throughout the Lower Hudson Valley," Gottlieb said. "To the winners, we extend our warmest congratulations. To those fine groups not selected, we ask that you accept our sincere thanks for participating and be mindful of baseball's perennial expression of hope: "Just wait till next year!"
For more information, contact:
Larry Gottlieb - Entergy
(914) 272-3360
(914) 671-0363 cell
lgottli@entergy.com
Entergy Provides $7,500 Leadership Contribution to Easter Seals New, All-accessible Playground
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Entergy is helping Easter Seals develop the region's largest fully accessible playground in the Westchester region. Eater Seals New York's Project Explore is building the playground in Valhalla, NY, and will be available to entire community.
"Entergy has proved its community leadership by being the first corporation to step up to the plate," said Aris Pavlides, Board Chair for Easter Seals New York. "And, they have done it in a major way by contributing $7,500 for the playground."
"A child's playground is a great learning environment, but more importantly, it produces something far more precious - smiles and laughter," stated Entergy Nuclear President Mike Kansler. "We are proud to invest in that kind of property to benefit the children of this community."
The need for the playground is extensive, as the current playground (which serves hundreds of students with and without disabilities) is outdated, unsafe and not accessible to many of the students with disabilities. The new playground will include universally designed equipment, including ramps, which allow children with disabilities to play alongside their able-bodied peers.
"Play is an important source of children's social and physical development," said Christine McMahon, COO of Easter Seals New York. "This is why accessible playgrounds are so important to leveling the playing field for children with disabilities."