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CHICAGO (June 30, 2006) -
Forget Me Not Days®, the annual street corner fundraiser of Bankers Life and Casualty
Company, has raised more than $130,000 for local chapters of the Alzheimer's
Association.
"This is the fourth year of the event and sets new records in fundraising, number
of cities participating and number of volunteers," said Scott Perry, Chief Operating
Officer of the Chicago-based Bankers, which created and sponsors the event.
Over 1,000 volunteers collected at locations in 77 cities on May 19 and 20.
"The best thing about the event is that 100 percent of the proceeds fund local
Alzheimer's Association chapter programs and services," said Perry. "As a mature
market-focused company, it's an issue that not only impacts the people in our
marketplace but our policyholders as well."
Contributors were thanked for their donations with packets of Forget-Me- Not
seeds, the official flower of the Alzheimer's Association. Organizers said more
than 100,000 seed packets were exchanged for donations. Volunteers hope the seeds
will be planted in honor of the 4.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's.
"The Forget Me Not Days event not only raises money, but also heightens the
public's awareness of Alzheimer's disease," said Gordon Lavigne, Interim Vice
President of Development of the Alzheimer's Association. "Both are important to
helping us fund programs and services that improve care for those with Alzheimer's.
Most importantly, it gives hope not only to those with the disease but the 20
million or so Americans who care for them."
In addition to the money donated from the fundraiser, Bankers contributed $75,000
to help the Alzheimer's Association on a national level. The donation is part of an
annual giving effort made on behalf of Bankers' employees in conjunction with the
Forget Me Not Days fundraiser.
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is the
first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods,
treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's. For more than 25 years, the
donor-supported, not-for-profit Alzheimer's Association has provided reliable
information and care consultation; created supportive services for families;
increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes.
About Bankers Life and Casualty Company
Established in 1879, Bankers is a subsidiary of Conseco, Inc.
(NYSE: CNO - News) Bankers focuses exclusively on the
insurance needs of seniors by offering a broad portfolio of health and life
insurance and retirement savings products designed especially for seniors.
Visit Bankers online at http://www.bankers.com/.
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