CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bankers Life has
been named one of the top five strategic corporate partners of the
Alzheimer's Association, the largest nonprofit funder for
Alzheimer's research in the country.
Bankers Life, which focuses on the life and health insurance
needs of Americans who are near or in retirement, was recognized
for its significant contributions to the Alzheimer's Association in
2016. Since 2003, Bankers Life has helped raise more than
$4.5 million to support Alzheimer's
care, education and research through corporate donations and its
signature street fundraising campaign, Bankers Life Forget Me Not
Days.
In 2016, Bankers Life Forget Me Not Days raised more than
$300,000 in more than 170 locations
across the country. In addition, Bankers Life and its parent
company, CNO Financial Group, pledged $150,000 in corporate donations to support the
Alzheimer's Association's mission.
"We are honored to be named among the Association's top five
corporate partners," said Scott
Goldberg, president of Bankers Life. "This recognition is
especially meaningful as we prepare for the 15th
anniversary of Bankers Life Forget Me Not Days in June. Alzheimer's
has devastating effects on our customers and their families, and
we're proud of our longstanding support of the Alzheimer's
Association to provide care, education and research."
"Bankers Life continues to distinguish itself as a valuable ally
in our ongoing efforts to support individuals and families living
with Alzheimer's disease," said Donna
McCullough, chief development officer, Alzheimer's
Association. "The Alzheimer's Association is extremely appreciative
of its generous support over the past 15 years. Bankers Life Forget
Me Not Days has been instrumental in elevating awareness about the
devastating impact Alzheimer's has on families while raising funds
that support vital care, support and research programs."
The programs and campaigns organized by top corporate partners
of the Alzheimer's Association help spread awareness of Alzheimer's
disease, the Association, and its services among their customers,
clients, employees and associates. The Alzheimer's Association's
corporate partners help to raise millions of dollars every year to
advance critical research and care and support services for those
affected by the disease.
About Bankers Life
Bankers Life focuses on the
insurance needs of middle-income Americans who are near or in
retirement. The Bankers Life brand is a part of CNO Financial
Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO), whose companies provide insurance
solutions that help protect the health and retirement needs of
working Americans and retirees. There are more than 5,000 Bankers
Life insurance agents at over 300 offices across the country.
To learn more, visit BankersLife.com.
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