TD Bank raises more than $1 million for Special Olympics

TD Bank, today announced it raised more than $1 million for Special Olympics through TD Bank’s third annual ‘Be a fan’ campaign.
TD Bank surpassed its original $1 million goal through a combination of in-store donations, wristband sales at TD Bank store locations, and internal employee fundraising for six weeks during the summer. TD Bank customers and employees purchased more than 168,000 ‘Be a fan’ wristbands with all proceeds contributing to the total money raised.
So far this year, more than 3,000 TD Bank employees have pledged their time to volunteer at Special Olympics events, including Summer Games events throughout the TD Bank footprint, where they helped lead athletes to their events, assisted with health screenings and cheered on the athletes during opening ceremonies.
‘We are thrilled to have surpassed the $1 million mark for the third straight year,’ said Fred Graziano, Executive Vice President and Head of Regional Commercial Banking, Government Banking and Small Business for TD Bank. ‘Seeing our customers and employees go above and beyond to support this great cause is very rewarding and will help make a difference in the lives of many athletes and families throughout our communities.’
Customer donations were made at all TD Bank stores, including all former Carolina First and Mercantile Bank locations. Funds raised in each state go directly to the respective local Special Olympics chapter.
Source: 7-25-2011, TD Bank