AIG’s Winter Summit Raises $686,800 to Benefit Disabled Sports USA’s Warfighter Sports Program
March 21 2014 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) announced today
that its 2014 Winter Summit raised $686,800 to benefit Disabled
Sports USA’s (DSUSA) Warfighter Sports program. The Stowe event
raised $586,800 for the program and AIG contributed an additional
$100,000.
The Winter Summit has been held annually at Stowe Mountain
Resort in Vermont for more than 25 years. It is attended by AIG
business partners and insurance professionals from across the
insurance industry, as well as DSUSA athletes, all of whom
participate in ski and snowboarding races to raise funds for the
Warfighter Sports program.
The event this year included DSUSA members who represented the
U.S. at the Sochi, Russia, Paralympics, including Jon Lujan, a
Marine veteran who was elected U.S. flag bearer by his fellow
Paralympians.
“After I arrived home from Iraq, I never imagined I would one
day represent TeamUSA,” said Mr. Lujan. “My time in Sochi was a
direct result of the support and opportunity provided to me by
Disabled Sports USA. The dollars raised by AIG is much welcomed
assistance for DSUSA’s Warfighter Sports program as it continues
its mission helping veterans recover and thrive.”
The Warfighter Sports program offers sports rehabilitation for
severely wounded warriors in military hospitals and communities
across the U.S. through a nationwide network of over 100
community-based chapters. Since 2003, more than 8,000 of the most
severely wounded and their families have been served, including
those with amputations, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury,
visual impairments, and significant nerve and muscle damage.
Peter Hancock, Chief Executive Officer of AIG Property Casualty,
said, “We are very proud of our relationship with Disabled Sports
USA. For years our Winter Summit has brought together AIG and its
business partners to share ideas, while supporting a truly worthy
cause. I can think of no cause worthier than helping those who
sacrificed so much for their country to rebuild their lives and
pursue their passions.”
Kirk Bauer JD, Executive Director of DSUSA, said, “AIG has been
one of our strongest supporters. The Winter Summit provides our
wounded warriors the opportunity to compete and enjoy the
camaraderie of the great group of people who attend the event. The
money raised will help us continue programs that support hundreds
of our veterans who come home from war with critical injuries.”
About Disabled Sports USA
Founded in 1967, Disabled Sports USA is a charitable
organization that provides opportunities for individuals with
disabilities to develop independence, confidence and fitness
through participation in sports. What began as a program to serve
Vietnam veterans has since grown into one of the nation’s largest
multi-sport, multi-disability organizations, annually serving more
than 60,000 wounded warriors, youth and adults with disabilities. A
member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, Disabled Sports USA offers
programs in more than 40 summer and winter sports through its
nationwide network of more than 100 community-based chapters. For
more information, visit www.disabledsportsusa.org.
About Warfighter Sports
Warfighter Sports, a program of Disabled Sports USA, offers
sports rehabilitation for severely wounded warriors in military
hospitals and communities across the U.S. through a nationwide
network of over 100 community-based chapters. Since 1967, Disabled
Sports USA has proudly served wounded warriors, including those
injured in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, offering over 30 winter
and summer sports at more than 100 events each year. Warfighter
Sports rebuilds lives through sports by improving self-confidence,
promoting independence and uniting families through shared healthy
activities.
Contributions cover all expenses for participation of the
warrior and a family member, including individualized adaptive
instruction, adaptive sports equipment, transportation, lodging and
meals. Since 2003, more than 8,000 of the most severely wounded and
their families have been served, including those with amputations,
traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, visual impairments, and
significant nerve and muscle damage. For more information, visit
www.warfightersports.org.
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Media:American International Group, Inc.Jon Diat,
212-770-3505jon.diat@aig.com
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