On Nov. 20, 2014, Careington International Corporation co-sponsored and hosted the 2014 annual fundraising event for Families of World War II Veterans.
Careington's chief executive officer Barbara Fasola, whose father is a surviving veteran of the Second World War, founded and chairs Families of World War II Veterans, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010. Families of World War II Veterans is dedicated to honoring the heroic legacies of WWII veterans and other individuals involved in WWII efforts and does so through its student scholarship program. In its first years, the organization has awarded more than 20 scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Each year, this organization hosts a fundraising event to help meet its scholarship award goal. This year's event, the organization's fourth annual, was a bowling event complemented by a silent auction. In attendance at this year's event were Careington employees, representatives from many clients and vendor partners, attendees from Military Justice League, WWII veterans and more than a dozen current and former professional athletes.
Careington's CEO Barbara Fasola expressed continued enthusiasm about the event, saying, "It's opportunities like this - when you get to see people of all generations come together in support of our veterans and to honor this passing generation - that continue to give Families of World War II Veterans and its initiatives purpose and meaning. It's truly rewarding to be part of this celebration of heroes."
In addition to Barbara's role as founder and chair, fellow Careington colleagues serving on the organization's board include Dr. Martin J. Rinker, Melissa Baumann, Stewart Sweda and Sean Loving.
Funds raised from this event will help further the organization's scholarship efforts and will also help fund a World War II memorial in Frisco. Corporate sponsorship opportunities remain available.
To learn more about Families of World War II Veterans or for details on how you can donate to help support the charity's cause, please visit www.familiesww2veterans.org.
About Careington International Corporation
Since 1979, Careington International Corporation has provided affordable solutions to more than 9 million members nationwide. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, Careington's health and wellness solutions are designed to provide substantial savings for individuals. For more information, call (800) 441-0380 or visit www.careington.com.
About Families of World War II Veterans
The Families of World War II Veterans is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) charitable, tax-exempt organization dedicated to honoring the heroic legacies of World War II veterans and any persons involved in the WWII effort. Honoring their legacies derives from fostering educational opportunities through scholarship donations made available by our community members. Visit www.familiesww2veterans.org to learn more.
For more information, contact Jamie Saunders at jamies@careington.com or (800) 441-0380 ext. 2902.