NAIFA-Raleigh to Sponsor Phone-a-Thon Benefitting the Duke Cancer Institute

Jan. 18, 2011 - PRLog -- The fundraiser will benefit the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) and will be co-sponsored by NAIFA- Raleigh and Capitol Financial Solutions (CFS).  The organizer of the event, Will Smith, current President of NAIFA-Raleigh and  a Sales Manager at CFS, is a member of the DCI’s Citizen’s Advisory Council.  He says the goal is to raise $10,000 in 2011.

“I feel privileged to be a part of the Duke Cancer Institute,” said Smith.  “Cancer research is something I am extremely passionate about and I couldn’t be more excited to know that we will make a direct impact in accelerating the cure on the 24th.”

Smith has been involved with the DCI for over four years supporting the institution that is internationally renowned for its cutting edge research and devotion to patient care and treatment.  For more information about CFS, Smith and their upcoming events and fundraisers, please visit http://www.williamdsmith.com and http://www.capfs.com.

About NAIFA
NAIFA comprises more than 700 state and local associations representing the interests of approximately 200,000 agents and their associates nationwide. NAIFA members focus their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments. The Association’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members.  For more information, please visit http://www.naifanet.com/raleigh.

About The Duke Cancer Institute
One of only 40 centers in the country designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a “comprehensive cancer center,” Duke combines cutting-edge research with compassionate care.  Duke’s team of nationally recognized physicians and staff treat more than 7,000 new patients per year, giving them the extensive experience that yields better results. The Duke Cancer Institute is ranked as one of the top 10 cancer hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" survey.  For more information please visit http://www.cancer.duke.edu.

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The Association’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members.