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Banner|Aetna Champions Community Health at El Tour de Tucson
As the 41st annual El Tour de Tucson approaches on November 23, 2024, Banner|Aetna is proud to continues its role as a supporting sponsor. Since 2017, Banner|Aetna has sponsored El Tour de Tucson to inspire healthy living and give back to our local communities.
Thomas J. Grote, CEO, shares the heart of Banner|Aetna’s involvement, “Our partnership with El Tour de Tucson goes beyond sponsoring Arizona’s top cycling event. It’s about encouraging people to live healthier, more active lives, while supporting causes that make a real difference in our local communities. We’re honored to be part of a fun tradition that makes Tucson an active and vibrant place to live.”
Pima County Joint Technical Education District, known as Pima JTED, is the primary beneficiary of the 41st El Tour de Tucson. This high school offers tuition-free career and technical training, helping to shape the future workforce and create opportunities for Arizona’s youth.
El Tour de Tucson, a celebrated event drawing cyclists of all levels, serves as a platform for Banner|Aetna to promote health through physical activity while raising awareness for charitable causes. With routes ranging from 102-mile races to short Fun Rides, the event embodies inclusivity, aligning with Banner|Aetna’s vision of creating a healthier, more engaged community.
Through the El Tour de Tucson platform, Banner|Aetna elevates awareness and philanthropic giving to a variety of health and wellness organizations, like the Quell Foundation and American Diabetes Association, as well as youth organizations like JTED and Big Brothers and Sisters. This commitment demonstrates Banner|Aetna’s dedication to investing in the health and well-being of our members and the communities where they live.
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