McTigue Financial Group rallies for the Race for Childhood Cancer Research
Whether running or walking the 5K race or helping raise funds, The McTigue Financial Group is on a mission to accelerate finding a cure for childhood cancers.
The Rosemont financial planning firm is joining the national Northwestern Mutual effort to raise funds for childhood cancer research in the third annual Race for Research to be held on Sunday, July 19.
"No parent should have to hear the words, 'your child has cancer'," said Thomas J. Canale, managing director. Yet, more than 15,000 will hear those words this year, according to the National Cancer Institute. "Working together we hope to accelerate the pace of research to find a cure for childhood cancer," he added.
Northwestern Mutual launched its national Childhood Cancer Program in 2012 to accelerate cures to childhood cancer and to provide support to families battling the disease. The McTigue Financial Group has supported this national philanthropic program through various fundraising and awareness events in the local community.
The firm has a goal to raise $30,000 in this year's race which would fund over 600 hours of research. All donations will support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
To find out more about the race and how you can help, please visit www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1136442.
About Northwestern Mutual Foundation
The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is to improve the lives of children and families in need. The Foundation has given more than $274 million since its inception in 1992 and is designed to create lasting impact in the communities where the company's employees and financial representatives live and work.
About The McTigue Financial Group
A network office of Northwestern Mutual, The McTigue Financial Group is a Rosemont-based financial planning firm providing expert guidance to help clients manage financial risk and achieve financial security. The Rosemont district office is located at 8600 W. Bryn Mawr in Chicago. Further information can be found at canaledistrict.nmfn.com.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for nearly 160 years. Our financial representatives build relationships with clients through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution.