鶹ý Hosts Denver’s 11th Annual Party on the Plaza
Sep 13, 2024
IMA Foundation fundraiser raised over $200k for youth-focused causes in Denver
(Denver – September 13, 2024). 鶹ý, a North American insurance brokerage firm specializing in risk management, insurance, wholesale brokerage and wealth management, held its 11th annual and biggest yet “Party on the Plaza” ping-pong tournament and fundraiser on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston help kicked off the event with opening remarks, and 40+ ping-pong teams vied for this year’s title, with all proceeds supporting Denver-area nonprofits through the IMA Foundation with nearly $200k raised this year.
“Party on the Plaza is one of the biggest IMA Foundation fundraising events each year, and it is only possible thanks to the support of our community sponsors, teams and local partners who believe in giving back and making a difference,” said Ruth Rohs, Executive Director of the IMA Foundation. “We invite Denver to celebrate the IMA Foundation’s impact in our community and continue playing a leading role in empowering and expanding the missions of local nonprofits.”
The event was also an opportunity to celebrate this year’s IMA Foundation grant recipients, including , , , and .
This year’s theme was “Out of This World” with a costume contest for ping pong teams, and a very special local mascot bracket including Miles from the Broncos, Bernie from the Avalanche, Dinger from the Rockies and Rowdy the Roadrunner from MSU Denver in a winner-take-all mascot ping-pong battle that was won by Miles.
Giving Back to Nonprofits That Make A Difference
The IMA Foundation provides grants to organizations that have a primary focus on advancing youth, with five key areas identified: education, mental health, arts & culture, food insecurity and homelessness. In 2023, the IMA Foundation raised nearly $1 million for nonprofit organizations across the United States.
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