Cigna Returns as Presenting Sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon, Continuing a Tradition of Honoring Members of the U.S. Arme...
July 11 2019 - 1:53PM
Business Wire
Global health service company Cigna (NYSE:CI) is returning for a
second year as presenting sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon®
(MCM) to honor and thank U.S. military members, veterans, and their
families and to support health and wellness in the community. Now
in its 44th year, the MCM celebrates the commitment of the more
than 30,000 runners and thousands of spectators who gather at this
historic 26.2-mile journey through our nation’s capital.
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“It’s a privilege to partner again with the Marine Corps
Marathon to honor our brave military service men and women and
their families,” said Brian Evanko, president, U.S. government
business, Cigna. “We are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with
the veterans and other athletes who are toeing the starting line
this year, as we celebrate the power of the communities and support
systems that got them to where they are today.”
“Cigna has demonstrated a sincere appreciation for the military
community and a genuine commitment to veterans. Combined with their
dedication to improving health for all, MCM participants and their
supporters were rewarded with a staggering array of meaningful
interactions and engagements with Cigna,” said Rick Nealis,
Director, Marine Corps Marathon Organization.
In addition to serving as a presenting sponsor, Team Cigna
runners will participate in the MCM and the MCM10K on Oct. 27,
2019. This year, Cigna will sponsor more than 50 athletes to
participate on Team Cigna from Achilles International, a non-profit
organization that helps people with disabilities participate in
mainstream athletic events.
Among the group, 40 athletes will participate as part of
Achilles’ Freedom Team, an extension of the Achilles program
dedicated to wounded members of the U.S. military. Several Team
Cigna employees will serve as guides to Achilles runners. Team
Cigna, several hundred strong, will also include Cigna employees,
executives, clients, and partners.
Connected to Cigna’s mission to improve the health, well-being,
and peace of mind of those it serves, Cigna also returns as the
presenting sponsor of the MCM Health & Fitness Expo. The Expo
will feature Cigna's cross-country Health Improvement Tour, which
encourages individuals to understand that whole person health means
both body and mind. The Health Improvement Tour will offer free
onsite biometric screenings and guided meditation while guests
await their screenings. To date, Cigna has provided more than
33,000 free screenings.
The tour mobile site will be at the two-day Expo located at the
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor,
Maryland on Oct. 25-26, 2019. The Cigna Health Improvement Tour
mobile unit will also be at the Finish Festival on Oct. 27.
A Military Friendly® Employer, Cigna encourages health and
wellness and to support veterans nationwide. For example:
- Cigna offers a National Veteran Support Line for veterans,
their families, and caregivers – available at no cost by calling
(855) 244-6211, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as well as
mindfulness groups exclusively for veterans.
- In 2019, Cigna's support of military veterans and their
families expanded to include a public private partnership with the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve safety and quality
of care for veterans with chronic pain, who are at risk for opioid
misuse.
- Cigna has a dedicated Colleague Resource Group within the
company that focuses on the needs of employees and customers who
are veterans, as well as veterans and their caregivers within the
communities where Cigna operates.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of
those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability,
affordability and access to quality care through integrated
capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance
whole person health. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company,
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company
of North America, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, Express
Scripts companies or their affiliates. Such products and services
include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical,
dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits,
and other related products including group life, accident and
disability insurance.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and
jurisdictions, and has more than 165 million customer relationships
throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links
to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
About Marine Corps Marathon Organization:
The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), known as “The People’s
Marathon,” promotes physical fitness and generates community
goodwill while showcasing the high standards and discipline of the
United States Marine Corps. Annually ranked as one of the largest
marathons in the US and the world, the MCM welcomes runners from
all 50 states and more than 60 countries. The 44th MCM, coordinated
by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO), will be held Oct.
27, 2019 in Arlington, VA. The MCM is presented by Arlington
County, Brooks, Cigna and Leidos. No federal or Marine Corps
endorsement is implied. #RunWithTheMarines
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Media Contacts: Jim Angstadt Cigna Communications Manager
(215) 761-8748 Jim.Angstadt@cigna.com
Ashley Topolosky Marine Corps Marathon Public Relations
Coordinator (703) 987-3191 ashley.topolosky@usmc-mccs.org
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