Aon launches global charity initiatives to promote youth development, healthier communities

Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON) has kicked off its four-year shirt sponsorship of Manchester United with a program of global charity initiatives designed to promote youth development and healthier communities. The sponsorship and charity campaign were launched on June 1 at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium. The event included executives of Aon and Manchester United, along with Manchester United team legends Sir Bobby Charlton and Bryan Robson. To mark the start of the sponsorship, more than 150 of Aon’s Manchester-based colleagues and their families participated in a Penalty Kick Challenge at Old Trafford. The event was held in support of the Manchester-based charity, The Christie.The Christie is one of England’s leading cancer centres, which treats more than 40,000 patients a year. The Aon Foundation donated Cdn$38,127 – Cdn$5,338 of which came from the Penalty Kick Challenge – to The Survivorship Programme of The Christie.The Survivorship Programme helps young people progress in their educational and career goals and receive life skills support following cancer treatment. Forthcoming Aon charity initiatives include Aon United Day on July 15, 2010. During Aon United Day, Aon’s global colleagues in more than 120 countries will participate in fundraising and volunteer activities, including supporting hundreds of schools, children’s hospitals, orphanages and community centres, as well as more well-known organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters Clubs, Junior Achievement, Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics, UNICEF, United Way and the YMCA.