BROMLEY, United Kingdom,
July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of its 150th anniversary in 2024, Foresters
Financial (Foresters), the global financial solutions provider
helping its members do more of the good they want to do, is proud
to announce that the UK-based Tuberous Sclerosis Association has
been selected as the recipient of a UK £50,000 donation as part of
its member nominated "BIG Give" contest. This special one-time
contest honours Foresters rich history of giving back by supporting
a deserving charity in each country the organisation operates; the
United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
"For 150 years, our organisation has been driven by a
powerful purpose: the well-being of our members and the communities
they hold dear. Today, that purpose feels even more profound as we
announce this donation to the Tuberous Sclerosis Association (UK).
This contribution is an investment in the hope of a future free
from the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). We are honoured to
support the TSA in this critical mission, and we stand together
with the families facing this challenge every single day." Nici
Audhlam-Gardiner, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director,
Foresters UK.
Launched in 1977, the Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA)
supports people living with TSC. This rare genetic disorder causes
non-cancerous tumors in various organs, including the brain, skin,
kidneys, heart, and lungs with symptoms varying from learning
difficulties, seizures, and developmental delays. There is
currently no cure, but treatment can manage symptoms and improve
quality of life.
Foresters members actively participated in the "BIG Give" by
submitting video appeals for their chosen charities. Members were
asked to explain what their charity means to them and the impact
the donation could have. The good work being done by the TSA and
our member's deep commitment and enthusiastic support for the
organisation, made a powerful impression on the judging panel.
"We at the Tuberous Sclerosis Association are incredibly
grateful for this donation from Foresters Financial. This gift will
be a tremendous boost to our work in supporting families affected
by TSC, funding TSC research, and wider campaigning for access to
medicines and therapies. Thanks to the incredible individuals and
groups who choose to support us, our work for the TSC community and
our aim of an ultimate cure for TSC can continue." – Dr
Pooja Takhar and Luke Langlands, Joint Chief Executives, the
Tuberous Sclerosis Association.
In addition to the Tuberous Sclerosis Association, the Marjaree
Mason Center in the US and You Can Ride 2 in Canada, were also awarded US$50,000 and CA$50,000, respectively.
About Foresters Financial
Financial security and living your purpose
Foresters Financial has helped people protect their family's
financial future for 150 years. But we've also gone beyond that,
giving our members opportunities to do more for their health,
communities and the causes they care about most. Foresters is an
intrinsically purpose-driven organisation working to enrich family
and community well-being. Alongside offering life insurance and
savings solutions in the UK and life insurance in the US and
Canada, Foresters partners with
members to help them do more of the good they want to do.
We've been a dedicated group of community builders since 1874
and today, sustainability, environmental consciousness and social
responsibility are central to delivering our purpose. That
commitment has continually led us to provide meaningful lifelong
benefits1 to our members, like Foresters Care grants
that bring communities together, Competitive
Scholarships2 to help create a brighter future for young
leaders and others that support a world where more good happens.
Together, we're making a difference while inspiring others and new
generations to give back.
About Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA)
The Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) is the only UK-wide
charity fully focused on the rare genetic condition Tuberous
Sclerosis Complex (TSC). For almost 50 years, the TSA has made a
huge difference to the TSC community through:
- Providing support and information on all aspects of TSC,
including through the free TSA Support Line and our regular
face-to-face and regular events
- Funding world-leading research into diagnosis, treatment and
management of TSC, including some of the biggest-ever breakthroughs
in TSC research
- Campaigning and advocating the UK government, health and social
care leaders to ensure that the TSC community gets access to the
best support and healthcare possible
Our overall mission remains the same as when we started: to
provide help for today and a cure for tomorrow. Until then, the TSA
continues to work tirelessly for everyone in the TSC community.
Thanks to the TSA, no one is ever alone with TSC.
For more information, please visit tuberous-sclerosis.org.
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1
Description of member benefits that you may receive assumes you are
a Foresters member. Members must be 18 years of age or older and
must have an active Foresters Plan and maintain it in good
standing. Foresters member benefits are non-contractual, subject to
benefit-specific eligibility requirements, definitions and
limitations and may be changed or cancelled without
notice.
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2 The
Competitive Scholarship benefit is administered by International
Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS).
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Forester Life Limited is registered in England number 2997655. Forester Life Limited
is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated
by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation
Authority. Foresters Financial and Foresters are trade names and
trademarks of The Independent Order of Foresters (a fraternal
benefit society, 789 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, ON, Canada M3C 1T9) and its subsidiaries.
Registered Office: Foresters Financial, Foresters House, 2 Cromwell
Avenue, Bromley BR2 9BF.
Registered in England number
FC2825. Branch No. BR723. For more information, please email
myforesters@foresters.com.
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