Ninth Annual Golf Tournament Raises $70,000 Fore Insuring the Children

Los Angeles/Orange County, Calif... When the insurance professionals and their guests from Los Angeles and Orange County convened at Dove Canyon Country Club on Oct. 14, 2002, they not only had a great day of playing golf, but they raised another $70,000 for their non-profit organization -- Insuring the Children.

This is one of the two major fund raising events held each year in Southern California by the insurance industry. Nearly 100 golfers and guests were recruited and played at a sponsored golf event to network and raise monies to fund child abuse and neglect organizations in Southern California. More than 95% of the proceeds collected from this event go directly into the fund of this outstanding organization.

Howard Mead, chairperson of the event explained, This is a very popular, annual event for the insurance industry. Not only do we network with insurance carriers and agents, but were actually contributing to an organization that is very near and dear to all of us. What better use of our monies and time than investing in our children and keeping them safe?"

Insuring the Children is a non-profit organization created by insurance industry leaders with the goal of supporting child abuse prevention programs and raising awareness of child abuse and neglect. Since its inception in 1994, ITC has raised over $800,000 to assist child abuse prevention centers. Only through a united effort of the entire insurance industry can we meet our goal to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect. Our most precious resource, children are the most important asset of any nation. Each of us has a duty to promote a safe and responsible environment for all children. Working together, Insuring The Children encourages the insurance industry to unite in this effort and pool our resources to create a brighter future for our children. There are chapters throughout California in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and in the Midwest.

For more information about Insuring the Children or their two annual fund raising events: the Forum in the first half of each year or the annual golf tournament in the Fall, please contact Marilyn at Eventicity at 949-951-2650.
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