Banner|Aetna Champions Community Health at El Tour de Tucson

As the 41^st 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 41^st 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.

Banner|Aetna is the brand name for products and services provided by Banner Health and Aetna Health Insurance Company and Banner Health and Aetna Health Plan Inc.

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