For the 22nd Time, Cigna Marches for Babies
April 29 2016 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
- Cigna has for 22 years been a national
sponsor of March of Dimes
- In that time Cigna has contributed more
than $31 million to March of Dimes
In 25 cities this and next month, Cigna (NYSE: CI) will March
for Babies. It’s a spring ritual for a company that has been a
national sponsor of March of Dimes every year since 1994.
In that time, Cigna and its people have raised more than $31
million to help March of Dimes give every baby a fighting
chance.
Premature birth is a problem with wide-ranging consequences. In
the macro sense, the cost of pre-term birth and its associated
health problems affect the entire health care system and economy.
In the micro sense, many families face from day one the heartbreak
of babies with health challenges, or worse. Cigna supports March of
Dimes in its mission to eliminate pre-term birth.
“Our company has supported March of Dimes for so long because
their efforts affect every one of us. They work to make sure every
newborn gets a healthy start so no one needs to begin parenthood
peering into an incubator,” said David Figliuzzi, executive
director of the Cigna Foundation.
“Beyond the immediate and devastating effects on families,
preterm birth costs our economy billions each year. According to
March of Dimes data, a preterm birth costs companies and
individuals more than 12 times the cost of a full-term birth.
That’s not counting the lost productivity from employees,”
Figliuzzi said. “Even people who haven’t been directly affected by
pre-term birth help bear the cost of this stress on our health care
system.”
Cigna employees are actively engaged in the March of Dimes March
for Babies events in their communities nationwide. People can
follow their progress by following #TeamCigna on Twitter and
Instagram.
About the Cigna Foundation
The Cigna Foundation, founded in 1962, is a private foundation
funded by contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) and its
subsidiaries. The Cigna Foundation supports organizations sharing
its commitment to enhancing the health of individuals and families,
and the well-being of their communities, with a special focus on
those communities where Cigna employees live and work. The Cigna
Foundation World of Difference grants provide support for improving
children’s wellness, senior care, women’s health and health equity
– the four social priorities for Cigna's corporate responsibility
platform known as Cigna Connects.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and
sense of security. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company,
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of
North America and Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York. Such
products and services include an integrated suite of health
services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy,
vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including
group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains
sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more
than 90 million customer relationships throughout the world. To
learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook
or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com
About the March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for
pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies
have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines,
and breakthroughs. Find out how you can help raise funds to prevent
premature birth and birth defects by walking in March for Babies at
marchforbabies.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on
Twitter.
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CignaJudy Hartling, 860-226-6272Judy.Hartling@cigna.com
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