CaringBridge Promotes Gary Ablan and Darla Nemec

Eagan, Minn. (Jun. 23, 2010) —

CaringBridge, a Minnesota-based nonprofit web service, recently promoted Gary Ablan to vice president of technology, and Darla Nemec to vice president of finance and administration.

Ablan has served as technology director for CaringBridge since 2006. In his new role he will provide overall leadership, vision and direction for all aspects of the technology used to deliver the CaringBridge service. His team creates, builds and supports the web platform that connects family and friends when health matters most.

Nemec joined CaringBridge as a consultant in 2002 and became the finance and administration director in 2008. In her new role she will provide overall leadership, vision and direction for finance, human resources, customer service, administrative and facility services.

"Gary and Darla are key members of the CaringBridge leadership team," said Sona Mehring, founder and CEO, CaringBridge. "Their experience and passion for our mission helps ensure we continue to meet the needs of patients, caregivers and families that rely on CaringBridge to stay connected and receive support."

CaringBridge is a charitable nonprofit organization providing free, private websites that connect family and friends to share information, love and support during a serious health event, care and recovery. The personal websites save time and energy by centralizing communication and easing the burden of updating everyone during a health event. Each CaringBridge site is unique . authors select their website design and add health updates and photos to share their story while visitors leave messages in the guestbook, creating a network of support for the patient.

More than 40 million people connected through personal CaringBridge websites in the past 12 months. For more information visit www.CaringBridge.org.

About CaringBridge

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CaringBridge is a nonprofit offering many ways for people to care for each other during any type of health event. Its mission is to amplify the love, hope and compassion in the world, making each health journey easier. For more information, visit www.CaringBridge.org.