COUNTRY Financial reps to donate money to local charities

COUNTRY Financial representatives from the St. Charles/Elgin agency will be raising money to donate to the American Cancer Society through an agency telethon.

The representatives will be contacting local area residents and offering them the opportunity to set up a free, no-obligation appointment to evaluate their financial security.  For every fulfilled appointment, COUNTRY will donate $10 to the charity.

"At COUNTRY, we give back to the communities we serve," said Robert J. Effner, Sr., CLF, LUTCF, Agency Manager of the St. Charles/Elgin Agency.  "Through this event, we will be able to increase financial security awareness in the community and support an important local charity. It's a win-win for our community." Reps participating in the telethon are: Josh Austin, Tory Chiappelli, Dan Cooper, Bill Dean, Orazio Difruscolo, Keith Eakins, Sonny Ellen, Bob Kearns, Calin Marchis, Dave Murray, Rick Novotny, Mike Oswald, Deb Stob, Ed Stuehm, Donna Tonovitz and Todd Wilcox.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization. Its mission involves eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy and service.

COUNTRY (http://www.countryfinancial.com) and its alliances serve about one million households and businesses throughout the United States. Founded in 1925, COUNTRY has nearly 2,000 exclusive financial representatives in 14 Midwestern and Western states who help clients protect what they have, save for a comfortable future, and in turn achieve financial security.  COUNTRY, headquartered in Bloomington, IL, offers a full range of financial products and services from auto, home and life insurance to retirement planning services, investment management and annuities.