STOWE, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 21, 2014--
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.
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading international
insurance organization serving customers in more than 130 countries. AIG
companies serve commercial, institutional, and individual customers
through one of the most extensive worldwide property-casualty networks
of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life
insurance and retirement services in the United States. AIG common stock
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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