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PRNewswire - October 31, 2006
CRI is the only independent, nonprofit community-based organization in New England solely dedicated to leading the way in HIV/AIDS clinical research, ensuring access to life-saving medications and providing financial assistance for approved drug treatments and health insurance coverage for those in need. For over 17 years it has provided the latest in critical treatment information to people living with HIV/AIDS, including women, people of color and others who have been traditionally underserved. CRI has also contributed to the FDA approval of nearly half the available HIV treatments currently taken by several million people. More information about CRI can be found at http://www.crine.org.
Under the leadership of Co-founder and Executive Director Julie Marston, CRI has grown from serving 300 clients to 3,800 through its statewide HIV Drug Assistance Program. In addition to being the Research Director at CRI, Dr. Calvin Cohen is a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School, staff physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Research Director at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and has authored over 90 articles on HIV/AIDS.
"The work of CRI has influenced the treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide," said Robert Glassman, Co-founder and Co-chairman of Wainwright Bank upon presenting the award.
Wainwright Bank created the Social Justice Award to recognize nonprofits and affiliated individuals who have achieved outstanding success in addressing issues of social justice. The Award is accompanied by a $10,000 donation and was presented during the Bank's annual customer appreciation event attended by over 500 people at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston.
With $800 million in assets, Boston-based Wainwright Bank is widely recognized as one of the most progressive community banks in the country. It has provided over $500 million in loan commitments for socially responsible development projects including affordable housing, environmental protection, HIV/AIDS services, immigration services and more. Recent recognition includes being ranked 18th among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" by Business Ethics magazine.
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Steven F. Young | Senior Vice President | Wainwright Bank & Trust Company (NASDAQ: WAIN)
Telephone (617) 478-4000 | Fax (617) 439-4854 | E-mail syoung@wainwrightbank.com | Website: http://wainwrightbank.com
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