Scarborough, ME (September 21, 2009) - Bankers Life and Casualty Company’s
Scarborough branch sales office recently raised $6,500 for the Alzheimer’s
Association, Maine Chapter as part of the company’s annual
Forget Me Not Days® fundraiser.
The Scarborough office ranked among the company’s top 10
fundraisers in the event, which united the insurer’s Chicago-based home
office with its branch sales offices nationwide in raising money for
their local Alzheimer’s Association chapter.
Scott Barker, Branch Sales Manager for the Scarborough office,
commented that the event was a true team effort with all of the branch’s
agents participating. Working closely with representatives from the
Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, they created a successful
fundraiser, which included a golf outing and raffle. Many who donated knew
others living with Alzheimer’s and made their contributions in appreciation
for the money-raising effort.
“We get a great deal of satisfaction from giving our
time to this cause,” explained Barker. “It’s not only an opportunity
to raise funds and awareness for the disease, but to also give back
to the community we serve, with 100 percent of the donations going
to the Alzheimer’s Association.”
“We are grateful to have the support of
Bankers Life and Casualty’s Scarborough sales
office,” said Cathy McGuckin, Manager, Development/Special
Events for the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter.
“They took the initiative to create a successful fundraiser
that will help us provide services to our community and
help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and the importance
of early detection.”
About the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine
Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter serves
the entire state of Maine. More than 37,000 Mainers have Alzheimer’s,
and the disease also impacts an estimated 147,000 family members
and friends caring for them. Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming and
isolating, especially in the rural areas of the state. People
seeking connection, information and resources about Alzheimer’s
and caregiving rely on the free services of the Maine Chapter.
These services make a difference in the quality of life for
those with Alzheimer’s and those who support and care for them.
They include a
toll-free, 24 x 7 Helpline, care consultation, 40 support
groups across the state, educational programming for
professional healthcare providers, family caregivers
and safety staff.
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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