Symetra Financial to Sponsor Mariner
Autograph Signing Event
Proceeds benefit Bellevue-based Esperanza International
Redmond, Wash. — (May 10, 2005) —; Symetra Financial announced today it is the title sponsor for the 11th annual Mariner Autograph Signing Event to benefit the Esperanza International Family Assistance and Economic Development Program. The event will take place Saturday June 4, 2005 at Bellevue Square’s Center Court. Tickets will be on sale the day of the event only.
"Symetra believes in Esperanza’s mission of strengthening families by providing a network of resources that help build financial stability and security," said Stan Emert, Symetra Financial’s director of Community Relations. "Symetra is honored to join the Mariner players in supporting the worthwhile efforts of this outstanding organization."
Event Details:
- Saturday June 4th, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
- Bellevue Square’s Center Court. Tickets on sale the day of the event only
- Ticket price is $45.00 per session.
- Ticket price includes one 8x10 photo and one autograph from each player in that session.
- Session One: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Session Two: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Players scheduled to appear: Dan Wilson, Ryan Franklin, J.J. Putz, Julio Mateo, Miguel Olivo, Willie Bloomquist, Raul Ibanez, Jeremy Reed and Edgar Martinez. (players subject to change)
"Esperanza is grateful to the Mariner baseball players, Symetra Financial, all our corporate sponsors and everyone who supports us in our efforts to enable individuals to become economically self-supporting and stable," said Dave Valle, executive director and founder of Esperanza, and former Seattle Mariner. "The money raised from this event helps families create jobs, helps children attend school and helps people get proper medical attention."
About Esperanza International
The mission of Esperanza International is to free children and their families from poverty through initiatives that generate income and create opportunities for education and improved health while restoring self-worth and dignity to those who have lost hope. Founded in 1995 by former Seattle Mariner Dave Valle and his wife, Esperanza has lent over $5.2 million that is being used to create and sustain over 14,000 jobs. Esperanza’s North American office is based in Bellevue, Washington and the organization has a staff of 60 in the Dominican Republic.
About Symetra Financial
Symetra Financial works in partnership with agents, advisors and financial institutions providing annuities, life insurance, group employee benefits and retirement plans to customers throughout the United States. Symetra Life Insurance Co. (est. 1957), a wholly owned subsidiary, has grown to a company with 2 million customers and more than $21 billion in GAAP assets.
1 For more information, visit
www.symetra.com. Symetra Life Insurance Co. 5069 154th Pl. NE Redmond, WA 98052.
1 March 31, 2004 financial statements
