Kellen News
Stan Samples
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For Immediate Release:
Kristen Kurtz
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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc.
Selects Kellen Company for Full-Service Association Management
New York, NY (March 26, 2009) – Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) announced today that it has selected Kellen Company for full-service association management. Kellen Company is a global professional services firm with operations in New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Tucson, Brussels and Beijing.
Founded in 1952, MGFA is the only national organization dedicated solely to the fight against the debilitating disease, myasthenia gravis. MGFA’s mission is to find a cure for myasthenia gravis and closely related disorders, to improve treatment options and provide information and support to people with myasthenia gravis through research, education, community programs and advocacy.
“We are confident that in selecting Kellen as our management company, that we have identified a strategic partner capable of helping us fulfill our mission. Kellen’s seasoned management team has the depth and breadth of skills necessary to meet the changing and challenging environment in which MGFA operates,” said Sam Schulhof, chair, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.
“Kellen is committed to providing MGFA with access to the highest quality professional services to ensure that MGFA accomplishes its long term goals,” said Peter Rush, chairman and chief executive officer, Kellen Company.
Effective January 1, 2009, MGFA will be headquartered in New York City. Tor Holton will serve MGFA as chief executive.
For more information about MGFA, please visit http://www.myasthenia.org/.
For more information about Kellen Company, please visit www.kellencompany.com.
About Kellen Company
Founded in 1964, Kellen Company provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, Web site development and other professional services to associations, as well as individual companies and other organizations. Kellen serves more than 10,000 companies and 100,000 professionals worldwide, either through its more than 100 client associations or directly from offices and representation in the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia. For more information, please visit www.kellencompany.com, www.kelleneurope.com.
About The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
Founded in 1952, the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) is the only national volunteer health agency dedicated solely to the fight against the debilitating disease, myasthenia gravis. MGFA is committed to finding a cure for myasthenia gravis and closely related disorders, improving treatment options and providing information and support to people with myasthenia gravis through research, education, community programs, and advocacy. MGFA has 25 chapters in the United States serving patients, their families and caregivers through support groups and educational programs. For more information, please visit http://www.myasthenia.org/