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WINDSOR, Conn. – January 24, 2011 – Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut will award the Aetna Foundation with the 2010 Corporate Leadership Award at their Annual Meeting and Donor Appreciation Reception on January 25, 2011.  This distinct honor is awarded to the corporation whose achievements throughout the year include considerable financial assistance, in-kind services and employee engagement.  

“It is with great appreciation that we recognize the Aetna Foundation for its continued commitment to the success of our organization and our mission of service to individuals with disabilities,” said John M. Jezowski, Chairman, Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Board of Trustees.  “It has created a great legacy of caring and has demonstrated strong corporate responsibility through its support of our programs and services.” 

Aetna Inc. and the Aetna Foundation began its long history of supporting Easter Seals in 1991 by giving to the Capital Campaign and continues through present day with the support of the Easter Seals Crystal Ball, Volleyball Marathon and Softball Tournament.  By supporting these events, the Aetna Foundation has not only shown its strong commitment toward revitalizing our community but, it has also become an invaluable asset for the continued growth of our organization.  Anne C. Beal, MD, MPH, president of the Aetna Foundation, will be accepting the award. 

The ceremony will be held starting at 4 p.m. in the Tower Suite of The Hartford Financial Service Group, Inc., located at 690 Asylum Avenue in Hartford.  For further information on the event, please contact (860) 640-5656 or srizikow@escrec.org.                                                                                                                       

Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut is this region’s only outpatient provider of comprehensive rehabilitation services, integrating medical rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation and educational services within a single delivery system.  Approximately 2,000 patients are served each year.  With accreditation of our programs through CARF, the recognized accrediting body for rehabilitation providers, we provide services to children and adults with acquired, physical, developmental and/or mental disabilities.  Our mission is to provide comprehensive medical and vocational services to people with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychological disabilities in order to maximize their independence and self-sufficiency.

Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut is an affiliate of Easter Seals, Inc., the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  For over 90 years, Easter Seals has been offering help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities and to the families who love them.  Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easter Seals creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play in their communities.