TORONTO, July 30,
2024 /CNW/ - In celebration of its 150th
anniversary in 2024, Foresters Financial™ (Foresters), the global
life insurer helping its members do more of the good they want to
do, is proud to announce that You Can Ride 2 in Edmonton, Alberta has been selected as the
recipient of a CAD $50,000 donation
as part of its member nominated "BIG Give" contest. This special
one-time contest honours Foresters rich history of giving back by
supporting a deserving charity in each country the organization
operates; Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
"At Foresters, our purpose is to enrich the well-being of
families and their communities, and You Can Ride 2 exemplifies this
mission. This donation not only marks our 150th anniversary but is
a tribute to our longstanding tradition of sustainability and
giving. We're honoured to support You Can Ride 2 and be a part of
their incredible impact on children with different abilities," said
Matt Berman, President and CEO of
Foresters Financial.
Founded in 2003, You Can Ride 2 (YCR2) provides adaptive bikes
and cycling lessons for children with disabilities.
Foresters customers, referred to as members, actively
participated in the "BIG Give" by submitting video appeals for
their chosen charities. Members were asked to explain what their
charity means to them and the impact the donation could have.
An Edmonton-based Foresters
member was inspired to share his story with the voting team after
seeing his son ride a bike through the YCR2 program. This
experience helped him realize his son's abilities rather than his
limitations, which resonated deeply with the team.
"As a You Can Ride 2 parent recently commented, "This program
is changing the lives of those borrowing a bike and their families!
I cannot illustrate how much this means to our family." said
Emily Kim, Program Manager at You
Can Ride 2. "We are grateful for the support and generosity of
Foresters Financial. As community leaders, they are leading by
example and furthering our mission to spread the joy of cycling and
creating an inclusive community."
In addition to You Can Ride 2, the Marjaree Mason Center in the
US and the Tuberous Sclerosis Association in the UK were awarded
US$50,000 and £50,000,
respectively.
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About Foresters Financial
Financial security and living your purpose
Foresters Financial has helped people protect their family's
financial future for 150 years. But we've also gone beyond that,
giving our members opportunities to do more for their health,
communities and the causes they care about most. Foresters is an
intrinsically purpose-driven organization working to enrich family
and community well-being. Alongside offering life insurance in the
US and Canada and life insurance
and savings solutions in the UK, Foresters partners with members to
help them do more of the good they want to do.
We've been a dedicated group of community builders since 1874
and today, sustainability, environmental consciousness and social
responsibility are central to delivering our purpose. That
commitment has continually led us to provide meaningful lifelong
benefits1 to our members, like Foresters Care™ grants
that bring communities together, Competitive
Scholarships2 to help create a brighter future for young
leaders and others that support a world where more good happens.
Together, we're making a difference while inspiring others and new
generations to give back. Foresters Financial is the trade name for
The Independent Order of Foresters, the oldest non-denominational
fraternal benefit society. For 23 straight years, The Independent
Order of Foresters has received an "A" (Excellent) rating from A.M.
Best.3
About You Can Ride 2
You Can Ride 2, a program of
Goodwill Industries of Alberta,
helps children with disabilities experience the joy of cycling.
Founded in 2003, it began with teaching cycling to children with
coordination challenges. It has grown to include loans of adapted
bikes for children with physical impairments.
Their "Learn to Ride" program was inspired by a young girl who
couldn't ride a bike. You Can Ride 2
noticed a gap in cycling programs for older children and created
theirs, achieving a 100% success rate in the first run.
The "Borrow a Bike" program stemmed from the difficulty of
obtaining funding for perfectly suited adapted bikes. You
Can Ride 2 realized the immense
difference a properly fitted bike can make and launched this
program to bridge the gap.
Through partnerships and community support, You Can Ride 2 has
grown from a small program to one that impacts hundreds of children
each year. They continue to evolve and seek ways to improve cycling
accessibility for all children. To learn more or donate, visit
youcanride2.ca.
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1 Foresters Financial member benefits are
non-contractual, subject to benefit-specific eligibility
requirements, definitions, and limitations and may be changed or
cancelled without notice or are no longer available.
2 The Competitive Scholarship benefit is
administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services,
Inc. (ISTS).
3 The A.M. Best rating assigned on August 17, 2023, reflects the overall strength
and claims-paying ability of The Independent Order of Foresters
(IOF) but does not apply to the performance of any non-IOF-issued
products. An "A" (Excellent) rating is assigned to companies that
have a strong ability to meet their ongoing obligations to
policyholders and have, on balance, excellent balance sheet
strength, operating performance and business profile when compared
to the standards established by. A.M. Best Company. A.M. Best
assigns ratings from A++ to F, A++ and A+ being superior ratings
and A and A- being excellent ratings. See ambest.com for our latest
rating.
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Discounts, Foresters Go and the Foresters Go logo are trade names
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