FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
John Hancock's 2013 Boston Marathon Fundraising Program Nets
A Record $7.9 Million for Non-Profit Organizations
Runners in 117th Boston Marathon Raised Funds for 146 Non-Profits
BOSTON, MA, August 26, 2013 - John Hancock's 2013 Boston Marathon
Fundraising Programs raised nearly $8 million for Non-Profit organizations
as part of the 117th running of the historic race on April 15, 2013. The
record total for 2013 represents a 16 percent increase over 2012's
fundraising results.
As part of John Hancock's sponsorship of the Marathon, each year the
company provides non-profits with guaranteed entry numbers ("bibs") that
enable funds to be raised for their organizations. More than 1,000 runners
helped raise funds and awareness for 146 organizations this year.
Included in that total, 154 employee runners from John Hancock and parent
company Manulife Financial raised more than $285,000 in 2013, a 44 percent
increase over 2012. Funds raised by employees benefited the Boys & Girls
Club of Boston, Ron Burton Training Village, Pathways to Education Canada
and Habitat for Humanity Canada.
"The Boston Marathon is a tremendous force for good, made evident by the
impact the fundraising has on our community and the causes represented in
the Marathon Non-Profit Program," said Craig Bromley, President of John
Hancock. "Our employees and all non-profit runners are a source of pride
each year as they dedicate their running to benefit our community partners
and raise awareness in support of worthy causes throughout Greater Boston."
Among the 146 organizations benefitting from the 2013 program were:
MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital,
Boston Medical Center, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, The Hoyt
Foundation, and Joe Andruzzi Foundation.
"John Hancock's program for non-profits has helped Boston Medical Center
raise an incredible $550,000 over the last two years," said Kate Walsh,
President and CEO of Boston Medical Center. "This program allows Team BMC
runners to raise funds to support the residents of Boston having access to
critical services."
2013 marks the 28th year of John Hancock's landmark sponsorship of the
legendary Boston Marathon. John Hancock is committed to its long-standing
partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) to support one of
the world's premier sporting events. Over the past 28 years, the official
B.A.A. Charity Program and John Hancock's own Non-Profit Program have
combined to raise more than $170 million for community-based organizations.
For the second consecutive year, John Hancock utilized a centralized online
fundraising platform for its program through a partnership with CrowdRiseTM
(www.crowdrise.com/2013bostonmarathon), an innovative online fundraising
web site for individuals, charities and events.
About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial
John Hancock Financial is a division of Manulife Financial, a leading
Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia,
Canada and the United States. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and
Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, the Company
offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth
management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and
distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its
subsidiaries were C$567billion (US$539 billion) as at June 30, 2013.
Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE,
and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the
Internet at manulife.com.
The John Hancock unit, through its insurance companies, comprises one of
the largest life insurers in the United States. John Hancock offers and
administers a broad range of financial products, including life insurance,
annuities, fixed products, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care
insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance.
Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.
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