Last year, the IIAW Emerging Leaders Committee collected gifts for children receiving care at the Children's Hospital during the holidays. Due to COVID-19, the hospital cannot accept in-kind gifts. Instead, this year the IIAW Emerging Leaders are making a donation to the Child Life Department Fund to purchase items for patients throughout the year. 

Today, December 10th, the IIAW Emerging Leaders hosted a virtual check presentation to the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison. Their initial goal was to raise $500. The check presented to American Family Children's Hospital today was $5,725. 

We wanted to especially recognize a few incredible donations we received: 

Safelite. Auto Glass graciously donated $1,500. Dean Birling has experienced first-hand the importance of the care provided at the hospital and jumped at the opportunity to help. 

Next, we'd like to recognize Robertson Ryan & Associates, who donated $1,000 to our fundraiser. RRA has always been a great supported of the Association, and especially of the Emerging Leaders Committee with active participation throughout the years. To receive this donation from the agency was a true testament of the generosity of the staff and leadership. 

Finally, we'd like to recognize IMT Insurance and Territory Managers, Bruce Prince and Larry Jendusa. Their $2,000 donation was made in honor of their involvement and contributes to IIAW and their communities. IMT has several indepedent insurance agents who serve as IIAW Board and Emerging Leaders members. 

Thank you again to everyone who donated and to IMT Insurance, Robertson Ryan & Associates and Safelite. Auto Glass for their generous contributions!