PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Back on My Feet, a national nonprofit organization, announced it is
expanding its partnership with Cigna through a $100,000 grant from the Cigna Foundation and the
naming of a Cigna executive to its Board of Directors to help drive health and wellness programming. Operating in 12 major cities
coast to coast, Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and
housing resources.
Dave Guilmette, President, Global Employer and Private Exchanges for Cigna Corporation, was
recently appointed as Vice Chairman of the Back on My Feet National Board of Directors, providing oversight and leadership to the
strategic vision of the national nonprofit. Guilmette joined the Back on My Feet board in early 2016 and brings with him more
than 30 years' experience in the health care industry.
With Guilmette's leadership and the $100,000 in grant support from the Cigna Foundation, Back on
My Feet and Cigna will launch an enhanced Health and Wellness Program to help Back on My Feet program participants lead healthier
lives.
"Back on My Feet and Cigna are naturally aligned with a commitment to investing in health as a
key component to success," said Katy Sherratt, Back on My Feet CEO. "We are honored to have Dave
expand his leadership role with Back on My Feet, bringing his expertise and insight to the board. Through our partnership with
Cigna, we are able to further grow our mission and provide our members continued support on their path out of homelessness."
By participating in the Back on My Feet program, members have seen, on average, a 48 percent decrease in high blood pressure,
a 41 percent decrease in obesity and a 13 percent decrease in BMI. The new Cigna-supported Health and Wellness program targets
Back on My Feet alumni, individuals who have graduated from the program into employment and independent housing, and are working
hard to stay on their feet.
"I'm honored to be able to serve in an even deeper leadership capacity with Back on My Feet, an organization that is providing
individuals a chance to overcome homelessness, with opportunities to better understand their physical and mental
well-being, maintain physically active lives and make healthy lifestyle decisions," Guilmette said.
Back on My Feet and Cigna's multifaceted partnership will help to break down the immense barriers to healthy living the
homeless population face. For more information and to help support Back on My Feet, visit https://www.backonmyfeet.org/
About Back on My Feet
Back on My Feet combats homelessness through
the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources. Operating in 12 major cities
coast-to-coast, Back on My Feet recruits members at homeless and residential facilities and begins with a commitment to run three
days a week. The second phase of the program, Next Steps, provides educational support, job training programs, employment
partnership referrals and housing resources. Since 2007, Back on My Feet has served more than 6,000 individuals experiencing
homelessness and engaged more than 100,000 volunteers and supporters. Our members have run a collective 500,000 miles and
obtained more than 4,500 jobs and homes. Every $1 invested in Back on My Feet returns nearly
$2.50 to the local community through increased economic output and cost savings.
Visit http://www.backonmyfeet.org/ and follow
us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being
and sense of security. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance
Company of North America and Cigna Life Insurance Company of New
York. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral
health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including group life, accident and disability
insurance. Cigna maintains sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 95 million customer
relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit
www.cigna.com.
Media Contact:
Kirsten Anderson
(212) 561-7497
media@backonmyfeet.org
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