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Long Island Insurance Community's Text-A-Thon Raises $92,000
Unique virtual event raises funds to help Long Islanders affected by Coronavirus.
Press release from the Long Island Insurance Community:
October 5, 2020
(Deer Park, NY) – The Long Island Insurance Company (LIIC) held its first Text-a-thon on October 1, 2020 - a virtual event unlike any other on Long Island - raising $92,000 to benefit United Way of Long Island’s United Together: A Response Fund for COVID-19.
For 26 years, the LIIC has been a dedicated network of insurance community supporters of United Way. With many challenges presented this year, including how to safely and successfully participate in fundraising events, members rose to the occasion to ensure that their annual tradition of giving continued through a virtual format: The 2020 Long Island Insurance Community Text-a-thon.
“As most of our colleagues are working remotely, we decided the best way to share stories, communicate impact and recognize supporters, is through digital technology. We are overwhelmed by the success of the Text-a-thon and outpouring of support to help our neighbors in need,” said Gloria Gargano, LIIC Co-Chair and United Way of Long Island Board of Directors Member.
“We are extremely proud of the Long Island Insurance Community for developing a creative opportunity for their members to continue giving back through fundraising. Now, more than ever, their contributions are critical to helping United Way respond to the changing needs of Long Islanders due to the coronavirus,” Theresa A. Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island. “With the LIIC’s support, we are able to help seniors, who are isolated at home, access critical needs and resources.”
During the Text-a-thon, attendees received text messages to join three, 10-minute livestream sessions throughout the day, as well as received messages with encouragement to give. Sessions included messages from LIIC Co-Chairs, United Way community partners and executives, video content, and multiple chances to win raffle prizes.
The Long Island Insurance Community is still accepting contributions to the 2020 Text-a-thon. To support, text the word “textathon” to 313131 or visit www.L-I-I-C.org/2020textathon.
To learn more about the Long Island Insurance Community, visit www.L-I-I-C.org.
Photo Caption: The Long Island Insurance Community (LIIC) presents United Way of Long Island with a check for $92,000 – the funds raised during the 2020 LIIC Text-a-thon, held on October 1, 2020. Pictured left to right: Maria Thomas, LIIC Co-Chair and Vice President of Brokerage Sales & Client Relations at Friedlander Group, Inc.; Mary E. Mondrick, LIIC Co-Chair and Senior Sales Executive at Travelers; Alexander Bateman, United Way of Long Island Board of Directors Chair and Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek; Theresa A. Regnante, President & CEO at United Way of Long Island; and Gloria Gargano, LIIC Co-Chair, United Way Board Member and Field Sales Specialist at CNA.
About Long Island Insurance Community
Established in 1995 the Long Island Insurance Community was developed as a vehicle for the Insurance Industry to give back to the community and to those less fortunate. Since that time, they have raised more than $6 million for Long Island charities. The goal continues to be bringing the Insurance community together to change the lives of Long Islanders in need.
About United Way of Long Island
United Way of Long Island advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on three key building blocks; health, education and financial stability. It is our priority to create equity across Long Island by investing in partnerships, helping the most vulnerable and at risk through organizations and programs that demonstrate raising the bar for fairness and equal access to services. Our organization provides a united solution and impact, fighting for families across Long Island.
We recruit people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. LIVE UNITED® is a call to action for everyone to become a part of the change. United Way of Long Island is an independent locally-operated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, led and governed by an independent Board of Directors based on Long Island. For more information about United Way of Long Island, please visit UnitedWayLI.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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