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Aflac, a major insurance company, has sponsored the Alex English Basketball Camp in Columbia, South Carolina. The camp, hosted by NBA Hall of Famer Alex English through his Let's Share Foundation, aims to empower youth from underserved areas by teaching basketball skills and life lessons. Bob Ruff, Aflac's senior VP of Group Voluntary Benefits, visited the camp to share insights on positive attitude, teamwork, and practice, drawing parallels between sports and business success.
Aflac's sponsorship provided scholarships for 20 youth to attend the camp free of charge, demonstrating the company's commitment to community support and youth development. This initiative aligns with Aflac's broader culture of care and efforts to extend support to those in need.
Aflac, una delle principali compagnie di assicurazioni, ha sponsorizzato il Camp Basket di Alex English a Columbia, Carolina del Sud. Il camp, organizzato dalla Hall of Famer NBA Alex English tramite la sua Let's Share Foundation, ha l'obiettivo di empowerare i giovani delle aree svantaggiate insegnando abilità di basket e lezioni di vita. Bob Ruff, VP senior di Aflac per i Benefici Volontari di Gruppo, ha visitato il camp per condividere riflessioni su atteggiamento positivo, lavoro di squadra e pratica, tracciando paralleli tra il successo sportivo e quello aziendale.
La sponsorizzazione di Aflac ha fornito borse di studio a 20 giovani per partecipare al camp gratuitamente, dimostrando l'impegno dell'azienda a sostenere la comunità e lo sviluppo giovanile. Questa iniziativa si allinea con la più ampia cultura di attenzione di Aflac e con gli sforzi per estendere il supporto a chi ne ha bisogno.
Aflac, una importante compañía de seguros, ha patrocinado el Campamento de Baloncesto Alex English en Columbia, Carolina del Sur. El campamento, dirigido por el miembro del Salón de la Fama de la NBA Alex English a través de su Fundación Let's Share, tiene como objetivo empoderar a los jóvenes de áreas desfavorecidas enseñando habilidades de baloncesto y lecciones de vida. Bob Ruff, VP senior de Beneficios Voluntarios de Grupo de Aflac, visitó el campamento para compartir conocimientos sobre actitud positiva, trabajo en equipo y práctica, estableciendo paralelismos entre el éxito deportivo y el empresarial.
El patrocinio de Aflac proporcionó becas a 20 jóvenes para asistir al campamento de forma gratuita, demostrando el compromiso de la empresa con el apoyo a la comunidad y el desarrollo juvenil. Esta iniciativa se alinea con la más amplia cultura de cuidado de Aflac y los esfuerzos por extender apoyo a quienes lo necesitan.
아프락은 주요 보험 회사로서 사우스 캐롤라이나 컬럼비아에서 알렉스 잉글리시 농구 캠프를 후원했습니다. NBA 명예의 전당 선수인 알렉스 잉글리시가 자신의 렛츠쉐어 재단을 통해 주관한 이 캠프는 소외된 지역의 청소년을 지원하는 것을 목표로 하여 농구 기술과 인생 교훈을 가르칩니다. 아프락의 그룹 자발적 혜택 부서의 수석 부사장인 밥 러프가 캠프를 방문하여 긍정적인 태도, 팀워크 및 연습에 대한 통찰력을 공유하며 스포츠와 비즈니스 성공 간의 유사점을 강조했습니다.
아프락의 후원으로 20명의 청소년에게 장학금이 제공되어 캠프에 무료로 참석할 수 있었으며, 이는 지역 사회 지원 및 청소년 개발에 대한 회사의 헌신을 보여줍니다. 이 이니셔티브는 아프락의 보다 광범위한 돌봄 문화와 도움이 필요한 사람들에 대한 지원 확대 노력과 연계됩니다.
Aflac, une grande compagnie d'assurance, a sponsorisé le Camp de Basket Alex English à Columbia, Caroline du Sud. Le camp, dirigé par le membre du Hall of Fame de la NBA Alex English à travers sa Let's Share Foundation, vise à autonomiser les jeunes des zones défavorisées en enseignant des compétences en basketball et des leçons de vie. Bob Ruff, VP senior des Bénéfices Volontaires de Groupe chez Aflac, a visité le camp pour partager des réflexions sur l'attitude positive, le travail d'équipe et la pratique, établissant des parallèles entre le succès sportif et celui des affaires.
Le parrainage d'Aflac a fourni des bourses à 20 jeunes pour participer gratuitement au camp, démontrant l'engagement de l'entreprise envers le soutien de la communauté et le développement des jeunes. Cette initiative s'inscrit dans la culture de soins plus large d'Aflac et les efforts pour étendre le soutien à ceux qui en ont besoin.
Aflac, ein großes Versicherungsunternehmen, hat das Alex English Basketball Camp in Columbia, South Carolina, gesponsert. Das Camp, das von NBA-Legende Alex English durch seine Let's Share Foundation veranstaltet wird, zielt darauf ab, Jugendliche aus benachteiligten Gebieten zu stärken, indem es Basketballfähigkeiten und Lebenslektionen vermittelt. Bob Ruff, Senior VP für Gruppenfreiwilligenleistungen von Aflac, besuchte das Camp, um Einblicke in positive Einstellung, Teamarbeit und Übung zu geben und Parallelen zwischen sportlichem und geschäftlichem Erfolg zu ziehen.
Die Sponsoring von Aflac bot Stipendien für 20 Jugendliche, um kostenlos am Camp teilzunehmen, was das Engagement des Unternehmens für die Unterstützung der Gemeinschaft und die Entwicklung junger Menschen demonstriert. Diese Initiative stimmt mit Aflacs umfassenderer Kultur der Fürsorge und den Bemühungen überein, Unterstützung für Bedürftige zu bieten.
- Aflac's sponsorship provided scholarships for 20 youth to attend the Alex English Basketball Camp for free
- The initiative aligns with Aflac's culture of care and community support efforts
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Originally published on Aflac Newsroom
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2024 / When Alex English retired from the game of basketball in 1991, he had many wins and achievements under his belt - from setting records at the University of South Carolina and in the National Basketball Association to his induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. English's notoriety gave him a platform with both national and international audiences, but he never lost sight of the importance of supporting his hometown community in Columbia, South Carolina. Through his Let's Share Foundation, English hosts the Alex English Basketball Camp, presented by Aflac, to empower youth in unserved and underserved areas of South Carolina, teach them basketball skills and share important life lessons gained on and off the court.
Fostering life lessons from sports experiences resonates for Bob Ruff, senior vice president, Group Voluntary Benefits. After four years of playing football at Virginia Tech, Bob stepped into a business career that he grounded in key learnings from his time on the field. He was invited to visit the Alex English Basketball Camp and share a few life lessons with participants, ages 7 to 18:
Positive attitude. If you're down about something, people can see it and feel it. Instead, be positive. And always remember to listen to your coaches and anyone else in life who is trying to help you. I do this every day in my work at Aflac.
Teamwork. Teamwork in sports carries over to everything in life. It's important to pick people up when they're down and celebrate them when they're doing well. At Aflac, we are always trying to win and meet our goals while being supportive teammates.
Practice. Practice doesn't stop when you leave the court or stop playing sports. I practice my skills all the time so I can be the best teammate at Aflac.
"Alex English is highly regarded not only in the basketball community, but also in the Midlands of South Carolina community. I was honored to join him to share life lessons with the kids - including my son who participated in the camp - and tell them how much Aflac cares for them and our community," said Bob. "We are proud to once again support the basketball camp and help advance the mission of the Let's Share Foundation."
Aflac's sponsorship of the Alex English Basketball Camp provided scholarships for 20 youth to attend camp at no charge. Learn more about Aflac's culture of care and the many ways the company extends support to those in need at Aflac.com/About-Aflac.
Aflac refers to the following companies: American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, American Family Life Assurance Company of New York, Continental American Insurance Company, and Continental American Life Insurance Company.
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Bob Ruff (left) and Alex English (right) at the 2024 Alex English Basketball Camp.
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