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 In
2006, after some of my colleagues in the
Insurance Industry chose to pit their hockey
skills against one another for fun, HKMB
organized their first Hockey Challenge for
Charity game. With the support of the
Insurance Industry, we were able to lay the
foundation for what some consider to be the
premier Insurance Hockey event in the City
of Toronto!
We had a lot of fun at that
event, so much so in fact that
when the word spread, my
sponsoring companies grew to 11
firms and I had a list of close
to 100 players interested in
being a part of this worthy
event! So in 2007, we concluded
that we would try to give more
than we received. Last year, our
humble event, held at the RICOH
Coliseum, rose over $2,000 in
support of the United Way of
Greater Toronto. The event
exceeded all expectations; we
had prizes and a reception that
followed for the players and the
spectators; not to mention some
great prizes donated on behalf
of MLSE themselves! Some of our
first sponsors were C.N.A.,
Crawford Adjusters, ING, Royal
and SunAlliance, GCNA, Aviva,
AIG, Chubb, Discount Car & Truck
and HKMB.
Already this year we have
surpassed our goal of
sponsorship and corporate
donations. We have taken our
game to the next level!! We have
decided to contribute all
proceeds to two great causes.
 In 2006, HKMB colleagues helped
to raise about $33,000 exceeding
our goal of $25,000. Last year
we had an exceptional campaign,
nearly doubling our collective
efforts and raising over $60,000
in support of the United Way of
Greater Toronto. This was
achieved through pledging,
participating in the CN Tower
Climb, exhibiting our culinary
skills for the bake sale,
amongst our many game activities
(Mini Putt) and contests (Best
Legs). “HKMB’s generous spirit
shone like a beacon”. Already we
have begun this year’s campaign
on a good note by partnering
with them once again for our
Third Annual Hockey Challenge,
as we want to continue to be
part of their amazing work
helping those less fortunate
than ourselves.
We have also joined forces with
Women in Insurance Cancer
Crusade (WICC) to be a part of
our event. Cancer, in its
various forms, has touched all
of lives in one way or another
and we want to help in their
initiative to “mobilize for a
cure”.
Keep an eye out for a following
write-up in the next issue of
Canadian Underwriter and Claims
Canada magazines.
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