RJF Fundraising August 10th, 2006
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Eau Claire, Wis., August 10, 2006 - RJF Agencies raises more than $10K for Eau Claire family charity
Through donations by insurance companies it represents, RJF Agencies raised $10,128 at its 15th annual golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 8, which will be given to the John Dowell Fore a Cure Fund and the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA). John Dowell lives in Eau Claire and is battling Huntington's Disease, a hereditary, degenerative brain disorder for which there is no cure.
Donations were evenly split between going directly to assist the Dowell family as John Dowell battles Huntington's Disease and the larger association. All funds donated to the association will be matched three to one, and the Dowell's will direct how that money is spent by HDSA.
"I know I speak on behalf of the entire RJF organization in saying that this cause has been one of the best charitable organizations that we have ever been involved with over the years," RJF Executive Vice President Tom Ziemann said. "We are so happy to have been a part of this result and so pleased to have contributed to this worthwhile cause."
Ziemann, who is a personal friend of Dowell's, invited the family to attend the tournament. John Dowell's son, Jake Dowell, a Wisconsin Badger hockey player also participated in the event. For a small donation, players could buy Jake Dowell's shot at a hole where players were required to take their tee shot with a hockey stick.
About RJF Agencies, Inc.
RJF Agencies, Inc., is among the 100 "largest brokers of U.S. business," according to the most recent Business Insurance ranking. Its values-driven approach facilitates growth and strengthens companies using comprehensive programs that reduce the cost of organizational risk. Its process includes commercial insurance, employee benefits, alternative risk programs, loss prevention, claim management, human resource consulting, wellness management and financial services. With six offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin, RJF represents and services more than 6,000 corporate clients. In April 2005, industry trade magazine Rough Notes recognized RJF as its Agency of the Month. The Business Journal of the Twin Cities named it as one of the fastest growing private companies in Minnesota six times in the past eight years. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce recently named CEO Bill Jeatran its Entrepreneur of the Year for 2006.