Foundation honors three longtime supporters.Three longtime long·time adj. Having existed or persisted for a long time: a longtime friend; a longtime resident of Detroit. longtime Adjective supporters--Francis J Mallon, Donald F Lang, and H Philip Vierling--were recognized for their contributions to the Foundation with its highest awards during the Foundation's Dinner Dance and the Honors and Awards Ceremony at PT 2007 in Denver last month. Mallon, who retired after 14 years as APTA's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , was the guest of honor at the "Farewell to Frank" Dinner Dance. He was 1 of 2 recipients of the Spirit of Philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. Award, which recognized his many years of support of the profession and leadership at APTA APTA American Physical Therapy Association. . As an ever-encouraging voice, Mallon was a steadfast proponent One who offers or proposes. A proponent is a person who comes forward with an a item or an idea. A proponent supports an issue or advocates a cause, such as a proponent of a will. PROPONENT, eccl. law. of the Association, APTA membership, and physical therapy research. Lang, a former Foundation trustee and treasurer, also received the Spirit of Philanthropy Award in recognition of his strong support of the physical therapy profession and his enthusiasm for promoting the Foundation's mission of funding physical therapy research. As a trustee, Lang brought to the Foundation his expertise in the insurance industry as owner of Maginnis and Associates, an international administrator of insurance for allied health care professionals and professional associations. He provided insights and guidance to the Foundation and encouraged other corporations to follow his lead. Vierling received the Charles M Magistro Distinguished Service Award, the Foundation's highest award, for his past service as a Foundation trustee and his leadership in promoting support for physical therapy research by the corporate community. The award, named for Charles M Magistro, PT, FAPTA FAPTA Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association , recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service and have shown strong personal commitment to promoting the goals of the Foundation. Vierling served as a Foundation Trustee from 2003 to 2005 while he was CEO of Empi, a manufacturer of noninvasive non·in·va·sive adj. 1. Not penetrating the body, as by incision. Used especially of a diagnostic procedure. 2. Not invading healthy tissue. medical products for rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. . He introduced the Foundation to corporations with physical therapy-related businesses and helped attract new corporate partners that contributed more than one-third of the funding for the $1.5-million Clinical Research Network, the largest research project funded in Foundation's 28-year history. The evening included a video of messages to Mallon from well-wishers across the country, sponsored by NuStep; a champagne toast presented by Duane Fast, vice president of the sponsor, The Tri W-G Group; and a spirited auction of Mallon-related items donated by Foundation supporters to benefit the Foundation. The dinner dance was underwritten by Healthcare Providers Service Organization, title sponsor for the seventh consecutive year. |
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