Tampa, FL (OPENPRESS) November 18, 2011 -- Tampa-based WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) employees, along with their family and friends, came together on November 12, 2011, at the University of South Florida to participate in American Diabetes Association's signature event, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. Employee fundraising combined with a matching donation by The WellCare Community Foundation brought the total donated to more than $40,000.
"This is WellCare's third consecutive year supporting the American Diabetes Association through its Step Out walk, and I am proud of our employees' dedication to helping fight a disease that touches so many of the members we serve," said Alec Cunningham, WellCare's chief executive officer.
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives a voice to those who have diabetes.
"The American Diabetes Association applauds WellCare's efforts," said David McShea, American Diabetes Association's national director, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. "During the last three years, WellCare and its employees have donated more than $100,000 to the ADA. Every dollar raised through Step Out is important and supports the Association's mission to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes."
For more information, please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org/stepout. Information from both of these sources is available in English and Spanish.
In addition to the American Diabetes Association walks, WellCare employees are currently participating in charitable drives supporting Metropolitan Ministries, the American Red Cross, Children's Home Society of Florida, Florida Blood Services and Cell Phones for Soldiers.
About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. provides managed care services targeted to government-sponsored health care programs, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, WellCare offers a variety of health plans for families, children, and the aged, blind and disabled, as well as prescription drug plans. The company served approximately 2.4 million members nationwide as of September 30, 2011. For more information about WellCare, please visit the company's website at www.wellcare.com.
About weCare WellCare Gives Back
WellCare developed the weCare WellCare Gives Back program in 2009 to offer employees a way to give back by getting involved. weCare encourages employee volunteerism, specifically in low-income, underserved and aged populations. It also creates awareness and raises much needed funds and supplies for organizations that offer valuable support to those in need. The weCare program is supported by employees, friends and families of WellCare, and is proudly championing deserving causes such as Paint Your Heart Out, Tampa; Habitat for Humanity; the United Way; the American Diabetes Association; Metropolitan Ministries; and the American Red Cross.
Contact Info
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Phone: 813-206-2747
Website: http://www.wellcare.com
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
8735 Henderson Road
Tampa, FL 33634
