WICC NeXt Gen launches to engage young insurance professionals in the fight against cancer

TORONTO, July 19, 2019 /insPRESS/ – WICC (Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade) is proud to announce the launch of WICC NeXt Gen, an exciting initiative with the mission to unite and engage young insurance professionals in the fight against cancer.

WICC NeXt Gen will create opportunities for people in the early stages of their insurance careers to network, socialize and develop business skills while raising funds for an important cause. WICC NeXt Gen is launching in Ontario with the goal of expanding nationally.

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WICC NeXt Gen Launch Party
September 19th, 2019 at 5:00pm
The Spoke Club, 600 King Street W, Toronto

WICC invites all young insurance professionals to celebrate the launch of WICC NeXt Gen at The Spoke Club in Toronto on September 19th at 5 pm. There will be ping pong, prizes, food, drinks and more! Stay tuned for additional info and tickets at wicc.ca/on/wicc-next-gen.

WICC NeXt Gen is the brainchild of the Community Initiatives committee of WICC Ontario. “The WICC NeXt Gen team is excited to bring young professionals events that inspire them to build connections within the insurance industry and develop their business skills,” said Victoria Rochon, Chair, Community Initiatives, WICC Ontario. “Our goal is to create a network of individuals who are motivated to get involved in the industry while simultaneously supporting a cause that impacts many lives. We are thrilled to begin this new chapter and look forward to seeing all of our peers at the launch party.”

“WICC NeXt Gen will be building off of 23 years of WICC’s brand reputation for uniting the insurance industry,” said Ellen Moore, Co‐Chair, WICC Ontario. “WICC’s fundraising success, our strong connection with the Canadian Cancer Society, and our supportive Board members gives this driven, passionate and dedicated committee the kind of leverage they need to make this new fundraising arm a meaningful component of our annual donations.”

“The industry support WICC receives is simply tremendous, which is why, when the strategy was initially tabled to expand our reach into a younger professional demographic, we knew the support would follow,” said Marilyn Horrick, Co‐Chair, WICC Ontario. “Cancer knows no boundaries – it’s an equal opportunity disease. WICC NeXt Gen’s leaders know what their mandate is, and we’re excited to see where they go with it.”

For more information or to sponsor the WICC NeXt Gen Launch Party, please contact:

Victoria Rochon
Chair, Community Initiatives
WICC Ontario
victoriarochon@roarengineering.com

About WICC – Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade
Since the inception of WICC in 1996, with the help of the entire insurance industry and its supporters, over $16,500,000 has been raised across four WICC Chapters in support of cancer research and education. This fundraising has been achieved from industry support through WICC’s National Sponsorship program and at a variety of WICC functions, including gala dinners, learning breakfasts, award luncheons, Relay for Life events, pub nights and annual golf tournaments. In addition, numerous individuals, companies and associations within and related to the insurance industry have held or sponsored events specifically to raise funds for WICC or have directed the proceeds of their annual events to WICC.

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