Symmetry Financial Group Recognized for Philanthropic Impact by Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina

By Staff Reporter - 18 Mar '20 11:55AM

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Symmetry Financial Group, the nation's top insurance marketing organization, was awarded the 2020 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Indomitable Spirit Award by the Central and Western North Carolina Chapter of the renowned Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina presented the award to Symmetry Financial Group on Friday, February 21, at their annual Wish Ball. The chapter's largest annual event, the gala brings together more than 600 guests from all over the region to celebrate the power of making wishes come true for sick and needy children.

Make-A-Wish grants wishes to children with critical and/or terminal illnesses Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina serves 51 counties in North Carolina and has granted over 5,110 wishes since its inception in 1985. Every year, the organization bestows the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Indomitable Spirit Award to honor a corporation or individual whose caring and dedication has significantly impacted the work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

"We are so grateful for the support of Symmetry Financial Group, and everything they have done to make wishes possible," declared Michelle Scannella, Marketing and Communications Manager at Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina. "At this year's Wish Ball, we presented them with the 2020 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Indomitable Spirit Award, which was created to honor one partner that embodies Make-A-Wish's desire to Share the Power of a Wish, through persistence, compassion, integrity and dedication, making a lasting impression on the community. It is reserved for the most transformational partners, and Symmetry exemplifies that in every sense of the word."

Whit Zeh, Director of Community Relations and Well-Being at Symmetry Financial Group, praised the work of Symmetry Financial Founders as central to the philanthropic mission of the Group. "We would not be able to give back on the level that we do if it wasn't for Symmetry Financial Group founders Casey and Sarah Watkins, Brandon and Meredith Ellison, and Brian and Geri Pope, who set the stage early on and prioritized the core value of giving back and doing good in the world," stated Zeh.

Symmetry Financial Group includes community giving as part of its corporate culture, and encourages its entire team, across all locations and positions, to participate in various philanthropic projects throughout the year, including special events such as the annual Symmetry Challenge, which last year raised over $200,000 for Make-A-Wish. The Symmetry Challenge is a yearly fundraising event hosted in Asheville, NC that includes a 5k race along with a dodge ball tournament. The event brings together hundreds of Symmetry agents and staff to have some fun while raising funds for such causes as the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

"It feels so good to be part of a company that truly lives by the core values they set," noted Zeh. "We have worked over the last three years, not only to raise money, but also share the mission of Make-A-Wish and bring awareness to the cause."

Zeh continued by praising the work of his entire corporate team, and their dedicated participation in the company's culture of giving. "We are proud that we have been able to create a culture of giving through events like the Symmetry Challenge," she noted. "We love to see people within our company come from across the country to support our local Make-A-Wish chapter, and then spread the impact by going home and supporting their local chapters through hosting their own fundraising events and making personal donations. We are grateful for our partnership and look forward to many more wonderful years supporting and collaborating with Make-A-Wish."

Symmetry Financial Group, the leading insurance marketing company in the U.S., is dedicated to helping consumers understand the value of insurance products. The company is able to provide customers with a variety of insurance options, thanks to its partnerships with over 30 of the nation's top-rated insurance carriers. Symmetry Financial Group employs hundreds of knowledgeable agents that save customers the legwork of shopping around for tailored coverage options such as life insurance, mortgage protection, critical illness and/or disability insurance, retirement protection, and more.