The Brooke Cares initiative was created in response to Brooke Capital Corporation's desire to create an ongoing philanthropic program to give back to the communcities in which the company operates.
Brooke Capital Corporation and Brooke Insurance are committed to supporting the areas where our agents and staff live and work. As a way of giving back to those communities, Brooke Capital recently launched its Brooke Cares initiative, which encourages volunteerism and community involvement from our employees and agents.
Brooke Cares Activities Net Nearly $2,700 for
Breast Cancer Organizations
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., August 7, 2008 -- The Brooke Corporation family of companies recently teamed up to raise nearly $2,700 for the fight against breast cancer with proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Phillips County, Kan. Relay for Life. Participating companies were Brooke Corporation, Brooke Capital Corporation, Davidson-Babcock and Aleritas Capital Corporation. These activities are a part of an ongoing philanthropic endeavor called Brooke Cares.
For a $5 contribution, employees were allowed to wear jeans to work for a day. A raffle for a Dick Vermeil autographed football and helmet was also held, with proceeds going to breast cancer research. A total of 177 employees contributed and participated in the event.
In addition to Denim Day, Brooke Capital Corporation recently participated in Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night, which was held on July 31, during Kansas’ Biggest Rodeo in Phillipsburg, Kan. For each fan who wore pink to that night’s rodeo performance, the rodeo committee donated $1 to the Phillips County Relay for Life, with Brooke Capital matching the contribution, dollar for dollar. A total of $2,318 was raised, with Brooke contributing $1,159.
“We are pleased to contribute to two worthy breast cancer related organizations,” commented Kyle Garst, chief executive officer of Brooke Capital Corporation.
The Brooke Cares initiative was created in response to Brooke Capital Corporation’s desire to create an ongoing program to give back to the communities in which the company operates.
In Edinburg we chose Estrella's house, This organization was established in the year 2000, in tribute to Estrella Rojas, a victim of child abuse whose life ended tragically in Edinburg, Texas. Through her guidance and inspiration Estrella's memory is kept alive by helping and treating the children who are victims.
Bristol West Insurance Group and Brooke Insurance Agents Join Forces in the Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes
Sunrise, FL (Grassroots Newswire) - Five Brooke Insurance agents in the Fort Lauderdale area have jumped on board with the Bristol West Marketing Team to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Walk to Cure Diabetes. The South Florida Chapter of the foundation is hosting the 5K Walk in Sunrise at the Sawgrass Technology Park on March 8 at 9:30 a.m.
Through a combined effort, Brooke Insurance has also donated $2,500 to Bristol West in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, (JDRF).
The Bristol West Marketing Team has approximately 80 members signed up to participate in this Walk. Brooke Insurance agents participating include; Jaime Mendez with an office in Hollywood, Vladimir Lalbhadoorsingh and Lernard Crockett with offices in Lauderhill, Sally Daley and David Morris with offices in Margate as well as Brooke Area Manger, Alex Frade from Sunrise.
"I am very happy to see Brooke Insurance agents in the area get involved with this great cause," said Brooke Capital Corporation Regional Vice President, Joe Craven. "Brooke is proud to do business with a great company like Bristol West and grateful that they have invited us to join their efforts and support the JDRF."
The Brooke Insurance offices are independently owned and operated franchises of Brooke Capital Corporation. Bristol West is one of the 500 property, casualty, life and heath insurance companies that Brooke Capital Corporation works with.
This year, the JDRF will hold 200 Walks involving half a million people nationwide in efforts to make a difference in the lives of people with type 1 diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the JDRF, as many as three million people living in America have type 1 diabetes. The disease is most often diagnosed in childhood when it strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime and carries the threat of deadly complications. JDRF holds the constant mission to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
About Bristol West:
Bristol West began providing private passenger automobile insurance to Florida residents in 1973. Since that time, Bristol West has grown to be a leading provider of liability and physical damage insurance focusing exclusively on private passenger automobiles across the United States.
About Brooke Insurance:
Brooke Insurance agencies are independently owned and operated franchises of Brooke Capital Corporation (AMEX: BCP). Brooke Capital Corporation distributes insurance and banking services through a network of approximately 900 franchise and company owned locations in 26 states. The Brooke organization was founded on the belief that local business owners distribute insurance and related services more efficiently than others if supported by a franchise system.
Brooke Cares Activities Net Nearly $2,700 for
Breast Cancer Organizations
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., August 7, 2008 -- The Brooke Corporation family of companies recently teamed up to raise nearly $2,700 for the fight against breast cancer with proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Phillips County, Kan. Relay for Life. Participating companies were Brooke Corporation, Brooke Capital Corporation, Davidson-Babcock and Aleritas Capital Corporation. These activities are a part of an ongoing philanthropic endeavor called Brooke Cares.
For a $5 contribution, employees were allowed to wear jeans to work for a day. A raffle for a Dick Vermeil autographed football and helmet was also held, with proceeds going to breast cancer research. A total of 177 employees contributed and participated in the event.
In addition to Denim Day, Brooke Capital Corporation recently participated in Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night, which was held on July 31, during Kansas’ Biggest Rodeo in Phillipsburg, Kan. For each fan who wore pink to that night’s rodeo performance, the rodeo committee donated $1 to the Phillips County Relay for Life, with Brooke Capital matching the contribution, dollar for dollar. A total of $2,318 was raised, with Brooke contributing $1,159.
“We are pleased to contribute to two worthy breast cancer related organizations,” commented Kyle Garst, chief executive officer of Brooke Capital Corporation.
The Brooke Cares initiative was created in response to Brooke Capital Corporation’s desire to create an ongoing program to give back to the communities in which the company operates.
In Edinburg we chose Estrella's house, This organization was established in the year 2000, in tribute to Estrella Rojas, a victim of child abuse whose life ended tragically in Edinburg, Texas. Through her guidance and inspiration Estrella's memory is kept alive by helping and treating the children who are victims.
Bristol West Insurance Group and Brooke Insurance Agents Join Forces in the Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes
Sunrise, FL (Grassroots Newswire) - Five Brooke Insurance agents in the Fort Lauderdale area have jumped on board with the Bristol West Marketing Team to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Walk to Cure Diabetes. The South Florida Chapter of the foundation is hosting the 5K Walk in Sunrise at the Sawgrass Technology Park on March 8 at 9:30 a.m.
Through a combined effort, Brooke Insurance has also donated $2,500 to Bristol West in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, (JDRF).
The Bristol West Marketing Team has approximately 80 members signed up to participate in this Walk. Brooke Insurance agents participating include; Jaime Mendez with an office in Hollywood, Vladimir Lalbhadoorsingh and Lernard Crockett with offices in Lauderhill, Sally Daley and David Morris with offices in Margate as well as Brooke Area Manger, Alex Frade from Sunrise.
"I am very happy to see Brooke Insurance agents in the area get involved with this great cause," said Brooke Capital Corporation Regional Vice President, Joe Craven. "Brooke is proud to do business with a great company like Bristol West and grateful that they have invited us to join their efforts and support the JDRF."
The Brooke Insurance offices are independently owned and operated franchises of Brooke Capital Corporation. Bristol West is one of the 500 property, casualty, life and heath insurance companies that Brooke Capital Corporation works with.
This year, the JDRF will hold 200 Walks involving half a million people nationwide in efforts to make a difference in the lives of people with type 1 diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the JDRF, as many as three million people living in America have type 1 diabetes. The disease is most often diagnosed in childhood when it strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime and carries the threat of deadly complications. JDRF holds the constant mission to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
About Bristol West:
Bristol West began providing private passenger automobile insurance to Florida residents in 1973. Since that time, Bristol West has grown to be a leading provider of liability and physical damage insurance focusing exclusively on private passenger automobiles across the United States.
About Brooke Insurance:
Brooke Insurance agencies are independently owned and operated franchises of Brooke Capital Corporation (AMEX: BCP). Brooke Capital Corporation distributes insurance and banking services through a network of approximately 900 franchise and company owned locations in 26 states. The Brooke organization was founded on the belief that local business owners distribute insurance and related services more efficiently than others if supported by a franchise system.