Epilepsy Foundation Aid August 25th, 2005
Eau Claire, Wis., August 25, 2005 - RJF Agencies provides aid to Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin
RJF Agencies, Inc., today announced the total amount of contributions to Eau Claire-based Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin, which were raised during its annual golf tournament held Aug. 1 at the Eau Claire Golf and Country Club. The insurance agency collected $13,285 from its partner insurance carriers during the event and presented the money to Epilepsy Foundation Executive Director Kristin Berg.
"This is truly a milestone for RJF and our event," Tournament Director and RJF Executive Vice President Tom Ziemann said. "Although we've raised money for various local charities through this tournament over the past several years, we've never come close to the $10,000 mark. We're very grateful to our partner carriers who chose to make this a priority and graciously contributed financially."
Last year the tournament raised nearly $7,000 for the Children's Museum of Eau Claire and an additional $800 for Northern Wisconsin Community Support Agency.
Kristin Berg of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin said the donation came at a very opportune time for the nonprofit agency. In addition to its regular mission of aiding and advocating on behalf of individuals afflicted with epilepsy, the organization is in the process of adding two part-time employees.
"This is a disease that is truly invasive in our society; 2.5 million people in the United States have epilepsy," Berg said. "Thanks to RJF's generosity, we can continue to help those in need as our organization continues to grow and pursue our mission."
About RJF Agencies
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 integrates commercial insurance, employee benefits, alternative risk programs, loss prevention, claim management, HR 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, industry trade magazine Rough Notes recognized RJF as its Agency of the Month. The Twin Cities Business Journal named it as one of the fastest growing private companies in Minnesota six times in the past seven years and, most recently, as the best medium-sized employer in Minnesota in its annual Great Places to Work issue.
About Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin
The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin (EFWW) was founded in 1972 by a group of people in Western Wisconsin who realized the need for connecting with other people and with resources in order to cope with the challenges of epilepsy. EFWW currently serves people in 22 Western Wisconsin counties through two main areas of service: Client Services and Community Education. Services provided include: health benefits counseling, information and referral, lending library, kid's camp, support groups, employment assistance, educational trainings and the WaveLength newsletter. The Foundation is dedicated to improving life opportunities for people with epilepsy and their families through advocacy, support, and individual and community education. EFWW is an independent affiliate of the National Epilepsy Foundation.