Bruce Edwards Foundation Benefit Dinner Contributes More Than $1.2
Million
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV)
today announced that the 2016 Travelers Championship generated a record
$2.8 million for charity. In excess of $1.2 million of the total was the
result of the Bruce Edwards Foundation Benefit Dinner, which raised
money to support amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research.
The tournament, which donates 100 percent of its net proceeds to
nonprofits throughout New England, placed an emphasis on supporting
organizations that care for ALS patients and conduct research to find a
cure. This year’s primary beneficiary was the ALS Clinic at the Hospital
for Special Care in New Britain, Connecticut.
“I am thrilled that we had the opportunity to help such outstanding
organizations as the Hospital for Special Care and the Bruce Edwards
Foundation,” said Jay Fishman, Executive Chairman of the Board for
Travelers. “The outpouring of support from the PGA TOUR, the players and
the entire community was tremendous. I am deeply moved by what we have
collectively accomplished this week, and I hope everyone in the ALS
community knows that they are never alone and will not be forgotten.”
Each year, HSC cares for more than 250 Connecticut residents with ALS, a
progressive disorder that affects the function of nerves and muscle.
It’s the only facility in Connecticut that is part of the ALS
Association’s national network of Certified Treatment Centers of
Excellence and is certified by the Muscular Dystrophy Association for
ALS care.
The Travelers Championship includes a week’s worth of entertainment and
world-class golf. It also offers a platform for nonprofit organizations
to raise funds and awareness for their causes. This year’s tournament
supported more than 100 charities throughout the region, including The
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a residential summer camp and year-round
center that serves children and families coping with cancer and other
serious illnesses.
The Travelers Championship has generated about $13 million for over 500
charities since Travelers became the title sponsor in 2007. The event
has raised approximately $36 million since its inception in 1952.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV)
is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business.
A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has
approximately 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately
$27 billion in 2015. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.
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Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.