Jun 13, 2013

NJYIP 29th annual Fun Run raises more than $140,000 for SONJ

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -The New Jersey Young Insurance Professionals proved that the industry puts community first, raising more than $140,000 for Special Olympics New Jersey at its 29th annual Fun Run, held Tuesday, June 11 as part of the PIANJ/PIANY Joint Annual Conference, at the Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, N.J. NJYIP, partnering with the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jerseys Annual Golf Classic, has raised more than $3 million for SONJ.

"For nearly 30 years, NJYIP has been committed to working on SONJs behalf," said Casey Yarger, CIC. newly elected NJYIP president. "As a result, thousands of Special Olympics athletes have the opportunity to train and take part in various events."

Some 168 runners took part in the five-kilometer race. Kyle Price of Franklin Mutual Insurance finished first for the men with a time of 18:01:92; Susan Reich of Cumberland Insurance Group finished first for the women with a time of 19:44:30. Top fundraisers included top individual: Patrick Cusack with $3,625 ; top agency: Jimcor Agencies Inc. with $10,389.78; and top company: Franklin Mutual Insurance with $58,525.

NJYIP is an organization dedicated to the professional and personal growth of newcomers to the insurance industry and is affiliated with PIANJ. PIANJ is a trade association representing professional, independent insurance agencies, brokerages and their employees throughout the state.

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