BankAtlantic’s Gail Shutz Honored By The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – April 27, 2009 – BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient BankSM today announced that BankAtlantic associate Gail Shutz was recently honored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida for her delivery of 100 Wishes.
“Only eight other volunteers have ever participated in a hundred or more wishes with the Southern Florida chapter. Gail has been involved with Make-A-Wish for 17 years and donates her time and talents generously to make life a little sweeter for these children,” commented Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic. “We are very proud of Gail, her efforts and accomplishments with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.”
There are four steps to granting a wish. Each step builds on the next to help create the amazing experiences that delight wish kids and their families. A wish experience is frequently a source of inspiration for children undergoing difficult medical treatments and a positive force that helps them overcome their obstacles. A wish experience is often more than a dream come true: It’s the catalyst that rekindles their belief in themselves and the promise of their future.
“Gail personifies the term ‘committed volunteer’, said Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida’s President and CEO, Norm Wedderburn. “It’s an incredible accomplishment to create hope, strength, and joy for more than 100 children.”
About the Make-A-Wish Foundation: The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 66 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 26,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more than 174,000 wishes in the United States since inception. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit www.wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida Contact Info:
Richard Kelly, VP, Chief Operating Officer
Fax: (954) 987-7159
Telephone: (954) 967-9474 Toll Free: (888) 773-9474
E-Mail: RKelly@sfla.wish.org or visit www.sfla.wish.org
About BankAtlantic: BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches, online banking division - BankAtlantic.com , and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week with extended weekday hours, Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center and Change Exchange coin counters.
BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
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