Trusted Choice Raises Money for Make-A-Wish with Social Media Campaign

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 1 -- Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America issued the following news release:

Trusted Choice, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers, is proud to announce the fourth annual summer social media campaign to raise money for Make-A-Wish. For every "share" from the Trusted Choice Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrustedChoice) during the month of August, Trusted Choice will donate $10 to Make-A-Wish. "As our fourth annual social media campaign launches, Trusted Choice is excited to use Facebook in such a positive way to raise money and awareness for Make-A-Wish," says Dave Evans, Trusted Choice executive director. "We are pleased to have sponsored wishes for 29 children with life-threatening medical conditions since our first social media campaign in 2011. In addition, Trusted Choice will have sponsored 71 grants for Make-A-Wish chapters through a $532,500 local sponsorship initiative before year's end. Independent insurance agents and brokers have a strong track record of active participation and charitable giving in their communities and this annual project is an important opportunity for our entire membership to join forces for a very worthy, national campaign." Trusted Choice is committed to donating a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $150,000 with this campaign. This is the fourth year Trusted Choice has held a social media campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish. The social media campaigns have raised more than $320,000 and an additional $532,500 through the local grant sponsorships. Collectively, Trusted Choice has raised more than $1.5 million for Make-A-Wish since 2011. "We are proud to continue our relationship with our adopted charitable organization, Make-A-Wish," says Robert Rusbuldt, Trusted Choice president and Big "I" president & CEO. "Independent agents instill confidence and hope in their clients and customers, and that's what Make-A-Wish does. Make-A-Wish is there for wish kids and their families in their greatest time of need, just like Trusted Choice independent insurance agents." Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. According to a 2011 U.S. study of wish impact, most health professionals surveyed believe a wish-come-true can have positive impacts on the health of children. Kids say wishes give them renewed strength to fight their illnesses, and their parents say these experiences help strengthen the entire family. Based in Phoenix, Make-A-Wish is one of the world's leading children's charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than 25,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish grants a wish somewhere in the country every 38 minutes. It has granted more than 240,000 wishes since its inception in 1980; more than 14,000 in 2013 alone. Visit Make-A-Wish at wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish. Trusted Choice educates consumers about the benefits of using independent agents and brokers for their insurance needs: choice of companies, customized policies and advocacy support. Trusted Choice is the consumer marketing identity for almost 25,000 independent insurance agencies and brokerage firms and 70 leading insurance companies. For more information, go to www.TrustedChoice.com.

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