In the Words of Our Corporate Sponsors

"Participating in The Walk for Hunger really fits Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts from the standpoint of our mission. It’s important to address the basic need of hunger because it has such a direct tie to health and well-being. Those who are most at risk are children and seniors: one is our future and the other is our heritage and we should be supporting both. In 2008, as a flagship sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts had four hundred people involved in the Walk in one way or another. We sponsored the Walk, recruited walkers and Heart & Sole walkers, and matched gifts. On Walk Day, we also donated a dollar in the name of every walker who participated whether they were from Blue Cross or not. So we participated in every level of giving . . . and had a ball doing it.” — Stephen Booma, executive vice president, Sales, Marketing, and Service, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

"Despite the rain there were many happy Arbella faces at the Walk for Hunger and the energy and inspiration we all felt from the day has carried over and become a part of our lives. There are lots of stories being told and many have talked about the organization of the event, the Volunteers who continuously cheered on the Walkers, and all the entertainment and support along the way. Great job!" — Beverly Tangvik, director of charitable giving, Arbella Insurance Group Charitable Foundation

“Citizens Bank is proud to support Project Bread and its Walk for Hunger. We are committed to supporting Massachusetts residents and communities in need and Project Bread does a tremendous job ensuring that our charitable dollars are used effectively. By partnering with more than 400 food programs in Massachusetts, Project Bread is a proven leader in the fight to end hunger.” — Robert Smyth, president, Citizens Bank, Massachusetts