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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Security Mutual Week begins in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The City of Binghamton is saluting one of its oldest and most community-minded businesses. Mayor Jared Kraham raised the flag and declared it Security Mutual week in the city Monday morning. The annual event recognizes the life insurance company for its commitment to our area, including its annual donation of hanging flower baskets to beautify the downtown. This week, more than 100 key distributors and employees will be in town participating in the company's Advanced Marketing Seminar for the first time since the pandemic. President and CEO Kirk Gravely says Security Mutual's local legacy dates back to its founding in 1886. 'We are proud of our contributions to the community. And even as we expand across the country, we will never lose sight of our commitment to this great city. Binghamton is our home and for that, we are extremely proud,' said Gravely. Among the company's other charitable efforts are the Jim 'Mudcat' Grant Legacy All-Star Golf Tournament, which raises funds for local non-profits. And the Sock Out Cancer initiative, which has raised $1.8 million to support cancer patients since its founding in 2017. This year's fundraising concert featuring Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands is scheduled for October 18 at the Forum Theater. News 34 Pizza Week returns 72-year-old biker travels U.S. to raise money for American Cancer Society Security Mutual Week begins in Binghamton Meldrim's Paint hosts grand opening celebration Business of the Week: Fahs Construction Group Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
June 2 recognized as Sock Out Cancer Day in New York
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A charity, known for its brightly colored socks, is being celebrated across the state as it prepares for a couple of major fundraisers. Sock Out Cancer held a news conference on Friday, announcing this Sunday as Sock Out Cancer Day in New York. The organization was founded to support cancer patients with funds to cover non-medical expenses while they are battling the disease. It raises money through the sale of rainbow-colored socks, with each color representing a different type of cancer, as well as significant fundraising events throughout the year. The money is then given to the foundations of UHS, Lourdes, and Golisano Children's Hospital for distribution to their patients in need. Chairman of the Board at Security Mutual Life Insurance, Bruce Boyea, says that the effort has had a lasting impact. 'The stories that I've heard bring tears to your eyes, really. Of people who have to work, and everybody has to work, but sometimes they work to get the money, they put off the treatment which is about the worst thing that you can do for cancer. And that's why we created Sock Out Cancer,' said Boyea. The charity announced its annual concert and partnership with the Dick's Open. The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones tribute bands battle will take place on Saturday, October 18, with all ticket sales going to the organization. And it's bringing back Birdies for Cancer, where donors can pledge for every birdie made at the Dick's Open golf tournament with Security Mutual providing an additional 10 percent match. For more information, visit Kasmarcik Family continues Donoli's legacy Rod Serling Day celebrates the life of Binghamton's favorite son June 2 recognized as Sock Out Cancer Day in New York Mirabito collecting donations for Folds of Honor Vestal veteran inducted into New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
