SAN
DIEGO, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of National Disability Independence Day Generali Global
Assistance proudly announces its sponsorship of Brittni Mason, an extraordinary U.S.
para-athlete. This initiative is part of our commitment to the 'We
Care' values and our mission to champion inclusivity and
diversity.
Born with Erb's Palsy, Brittni
Mason has demonstrated exceptional resilience and
determination. She has won a gold medal in the mixed 4 ×
100m relay and silver medals in the
100m and 200m T47 events at the Tokyo Paralympics, where
she set a new world record. Beyond her athletic achievements, she
holds two master's degrees and is dedicated to launching a
nonprofit organization to support young athletes.
In addition to supporting Brittni
Mason, Generali Global Assistance joins Europ Assistance in
sponsoring a team of 13 high-performing international para-athletes
through the 'ThinkAbility' program. 'ThinkAbility' is a flagship
initiative in the broader Europ Assistance's "Disability Inclusion
Journey", a program initiated in 2020 that aims to combat
stereotypes and biases about disability, promoting and normalizing
inclusion within our company and society. These champions exemplify
our commitment to the 'We Care' motto, showcasing resilience,
determination, and the ability to overcome obstacles.
"With its slogan 'Look Up, See Beyond,' the ThinkAbility program
seeks to invite as many people as possible to adopt a different and
inclusive view of disabilities and be inspired by the extraordinary
journeys of these exceptional athletes," said Virginie Babinet, Europ Assistance CEO Travel
and Sponsor of the ThinkAbility program. "We take great pride in
contributing to the positive association between performance and
disability, which resonates with our mission of assistance."
"The support from Generali Global Assistance gives me the peace
of mind to focus on my training and performance. I hope to inspire
others to pursue their dreams, no matter the obstacles," said
Brittni Mason.
Generali Global Assistance's CEO Chris
Carnicelli added, "Supporting Brittni Mason is a testament
to our commitment to inclusivity and diversity. We are proud to
back her and look forward to celebrating her achievements."
For more information about the ThinkAbility program – click here
to read our global press release.
To learn more about our 13 athletes – click here to visit our
ThinkAbility webpage.
Austria: Florian Brungraber (triathlon); Belgium: Man-Kei To (badminton) and
Wim De Paepe (triathlon);
France: Benjamin Lacroix-Desmazes (sitting volleyball)
and Alexis Bellanger (swimming);
Germany: Jakob Klinge (cycling) and Lindy Ave (athletics); Italy: Valeria
Pappalardo (swimming); Portugal: Carla
Oliveira (boccia) and Carina
Paim (athletics); Spain:
Iñigo Llopis (swimming); Thailand:
Orawan Kaising (athletics);
USA: Brittni Mason (athletics).
About Generali Global Assistance
Generali Global Assistance (GGA) is a leading provider of travel
insurance & assistance services. GGA is part of the
Generali/Europ Assistance Group, which for over 190 years has
provided peace of mind to its clients and their customers and is
now supported by more than 72,000 employees worldwide. Our success
has been built on establishing trust by putting the customer at the
core of everything we do, bringing them "From distress to relief.
Anytime, anywhere."
To learn more, please visit:
https://us.generaliglobalassistance.com/
GGA Media Contact
M Group Strategic Communications
(for Generali Global Assistance)
generalipr@mgroupsc.com
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