Patient AirLift Services and Shriners Hospital for Children Named a Mutual of America 2014 Community Partnership Award Winner

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America announced today that Patient AirLift Services and Shriners Hospital for Children was named a Merit Finalist in the 2014 Community Partnership Award competition.

Patient AirLift Services (PALS), which was founded in 2010, connects individuals seeking medical treatment with volunteer pilots who provide free air transportation to those essential services.

In 2012, PALS collaborated with Shriners Hospital for Children to create hope for young patients and their families who live too far to take advantage of the world-class pediatric services offered at Shriners' hospitals in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. PALS also arranges air transportation for members of the military through its PALS for Patriots Program.

"Having to navigate complex medical needs is challenging enough for families without having to deal with transportation issues," said Eileen Minogue, Executive Director of Patient AirLift Services. "Our partnerships' goal is to eliminate the barriers to care for those in need by providing transportation to facilities where they can receive medical attention they might otherwise have to do without."

About the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award

The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations, make to society. Since its inception in 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 190 partnerships from cities and towns all across America. To learn more about the Community Partnership Award, visit mutualofamerica.com/cpa.

"All of the 2014 honorees are leaders in society, creating innovative and effective solutions to help those in need," said Thomas J. Moran, Chairman, President and CEO, Mutual of America. "Through the Community Partnership Award, Mutual of America is proud to recognize, support and help extend the reach of these vital partnerships."

About Mutual of America

Mutual of America specializes in providing retirement products and related services to organizations and their employees, as well as to individuals. Since 1945, Mutual of America has remained committed to offering plan sponsors, plan participants and individuals carefully selected, quality products and services at a competitive price and the personal attention they need to help build and preserve assets for a financially secure future. For more information, visit mutualofamerica.com.

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