dressbarn, inc. is Committed to Supporting the Fight Against Cancer
Creating a community is at the heart of dressbarn, inc., which includes both maurices and dressbarn brands. dressbarn, inc. believes that people come first and with this in mind, the company embraces those organizations and causes that most touch the hearts of its customers and associates. “I am so touched by the difference that we make with the American Cancer Society. To be one of only 15 companies who have made donations of more than $1 million dollars is incredible. I am grateful to be a part of a company who is supporting the cause,” said Cindy Bearden, dressbarn district sales manager.

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS

Merrill Lynch Strives to Minimize the Impact of Cancer
Employers have the greatest opportunity to improve employee health and control costs by making tobacco cessation a priority. Tobacco use is the single greatest cause of excess health care expenditures and productivity losses, totaling more than $167 billion each year. Statistics like these helped convince executives at Merrill Lynch, the global financial services provider, to contract with the American Cancer Society in September of 2006 to make their Quitline^®-the Society's telephone counseling tobacco cessation service- available to all of its U.S. employees. "We've heard directly from employees who smoke that this is a great benefit," says Jeanette Fuente, vice president of corporate wellness.

Rollins, Inc. Places High Value on Helping Employees
Quit Smoking
Atlanta-based Rollins, Inc. is a North American consumer and commercial services company. Rollins, Inc. is also proving that it is committed to its employees. With cancer-related claims as their number 2 risk in health care, Rollins, Inc. began researching strategies to dramatically improve the quality of cancer prevention programs in the workplace. “We realized we had a large population of employees who were tobacco users," said Carlisa Epperson, benefits manager for Rollins, Inc. “In the last couple of years, we have seen a significant rise in healthcare costs. We knew that we needed to do something."

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Bank of America and American Cancer Society Work Together to Improve Communities
 
Bank of America is a global financial services company dedicated to touching the lives of their customers through their associates. To show their commitment to this endeavor, Bank of America associates have the opportunity to participate in Team Bank of America - a worldwide organization that encourages community service and involvement while providing an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Bob Mandala, senior vice president, Team Bank of America says, “Team Bank of America is a very important part of the Bank of America culture. Our associates truly want to make our world and their communities a better place to live, and Team Bank of America encourages and recognizes that community-minded behavior.”

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