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Chicago, IL (JULY 29, 2009) - Through its annual street corner
fundraiser and a separate corporate donation, Bankers Life and Casualty Company
has increased its support to the Alzheimer's Association in 2009 to more than
$329,000.
Bankers' annual Forget Me Not Days® event increased its
donations over last year by 13%, to just over $229,000 for the Alzheimer's
Association. In addition, Bankers - the national life and health insurer
focusing on the retirement market - recognized the Association with a $100,000
donation to aid in the support of the Association's mission.
"The Alzhiemer's Association is doing remarkable work to advance
research and provide patient and caregiver assistance, and we're proud to
support their agenda," said Scott Perry, president of Bankers. "Alzheimer's has
a significant impact on our customers, and the growth of our Forget Me Not Days
event shows our employees and agents across the country are committed to doing
what it takes to fight this disease and give something back to our customers
and our communities."
In its seventh record-breaking year, Forget Me Not Days saw more
than 1,000 Bankers volunteers collect donations at locations in 116 U.S.
cities on May 15 and 16. Since the fundraiser's start in 2003, Bankers has
supported the Association with more than $1.7 million for care, education and
research programs.
"The Alzheimer's Association appreciates Bankers efforts to raise
awareness and funds for a disease that impacts as many as 5.3 million
Americans," said Angela Geiger, Chief Strategy Officer for the Alzheimer's
Association. "Because the baby boomer generation is aging and the number of
people with Alzheimer's continues to increase dramatically, the importance of
funding care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease is critical."
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in
Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's
disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and
support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the
promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's. For more
information, visit www.alz.org.
About Bankers Life and Casualty Company
Established in 1879 in Chicago, Bankers Life and Casualty Company focuses on
the insurance needs of the retirement market. The nationwide company, a
subsidiary of Conseco, Inc., offers a broad portfolio of life and health
insurance retirement products designed especially for seniors. Visit
us online at www.bankers.com.
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