IPA Charities Supports American Cancer Society Event

Buffalo Grove, IL, June 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- IPA Charities is one of the largest contributors to the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Ball 2009.

“IPA Charities continues to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health concern for men, women and children of all ages; the opportunity to contribute and participate in this great event allows us to provide a measure of help to those who have so much need during their fight to overcome this significant health issue,” said Dana Burgess, President of IPA Charities.

Proceeds from the Discovery Ball will aid in supporting the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer. Contributions will also enable the organization to continue funding cancer research, to educate Americans about their opportunity for early detection and prevention of cancer, to advocate for strong and effective public policy related to cancer and to provide patient services once an individual is diagnosed with cancer.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer has a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. With more than two million volunteers nationwide, the American Cancer Society is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health agencies in the United States.

Through the generosity and unwavering support of the organization’s donors and volunteers, the American Cancer Society has led the cancer fight in the United States for 94 years. The American Cancer Society has exhibited tremendous progress with a current five-year survival rate of 65 percent vs. 10 percent when the organization was originally founded in 1913. More importantly, the American Cancer Society currently celebrates 14 million survivors.

IPA Charities is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation dedicated to the quest of improving communities and people’s lives around the world. IPA, the largest privately held management consulting and professional services firm for small- and medium-size businesses in North America, is a leading authority on small business. With annual revenues in excess of $200 million since 2005, IPA is the 6th largest management consulting company in Chicago and the 61st largest consulting company in the world. IPA offers a wide range of proven and innovative methodologies to help businesses grow and prosper. IPA and its alliance partners provide comprehensive business advisory services and tax strategies to companies in the United States, Canada and other locations worldwide. Additional information is immediately available by visiting http://www.ipa-c.com or by calling (800) 531-7100.

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