Sunday, December 6, 2020

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?



An accomplished businessman, Edgar Alacan serves as a member of the board of directors of PietrosFight.org. The nonprofit organization aims to raise funds to support research efforts to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Since 2013, Edgar Alacan has assisted PietrosFight.org, which is dedicated to increasing awareness about DMD.

DMD is a fatal genetic condition that most frequently affects male children. Approximately 300,000 boys around the world - and 20,000 in the Unites States - are affected by the disease, which causes the muscles to deteriorate. Children with DMD require a wheelchair by the age of 12.

In addition, males do not survive beyond their mid-20s. During the early stages, movement becomes difficult, and eventually the heart and respiratory muscles begin to fail. The condition has no cure. Recently, gene-based therapies have shown promise in the fight against DMD. Approaches include RNA-based technology, gene replacement, and drug-based solutions. 

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Jet.com’s Assure Safety Standards Exceed Federal Requirements

Friday, May 8, 2020

Falcon 900EX vs. Falcon 50 EX – Two Popular Planes at Jets.com


With a business administration degree from Brooklyn College, Edgar Alacan has been responsible for the strategic management and long-term growth of Jets.com since 2008. At Jets.com, Edgar Alacan oversees a staff of more than 40 people, while establishing and maintaining client relationships. The New York-based company provides private travel services using jets such as the Falcon 900EX and the Falcon 50 EX.

The Falcon 900EX and Falcon 50 EX are, respectively, part of the heavy group category and the super-mid jet class. While the 50 EX has a seating capacity of nine passengers, the 900EX seats up to 14 passengers in total.

Both are spacious aircraft for trips that require additional storage. The Falcon 50 EX features 115 cubic feet of baggage capacity and the Falcon 900EX has an additional 12 cubic feet.

The comfortable Falcon 50 EX comes with a sizeable stand-up cabin and a full-service mini galley, and supple leather seats. The Falcon 900EX cabin stands at 6.2 feet high, 33.2 feet long, and 7.7 feet wide, with various configurations and layouts available.

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Pietro’s Fight Holds Fourth Annual 5K Event