Breaking Barriers Together:
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby welcomes The Hartford as a new 28 for 28 Partner
We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with The Hartford, a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds, as part of the Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby 28 for 28 initiative. This partnership marks another groundbreaking step in promoting inclusivity and raising awareness for disability sports in the UK.
Jason Brisbane, GBWR CEO, shared:
“We are extremely pleased that The Hartford is joining our 28 for 28 initiative. Together with our existing 28 for 28 partners, their support will play a crucial role in transforming wheelchair rugby in the UK, providing our athletes with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed on the journey to LA 2028.”
Carl Bach, CEO of The Hartford Syndicate 1221 at Lloyd’s of London and head of International, shared his thoughts:
“We are proud to partner with GBWR to help raise awareness about adaptive sports. For more than 30 years, The Hartford has been an advocate for the adaptive sports movement. We have seen firsthand the transformative power sports has on helping individuals lead active and productive lives. By bringing greater awareness to Wheelchair rugby, an exhilarating sport that combines speed, strategy and teamwork, we hope to help inspire others to join the movement and help us celebrate the achievements of athletes on their road to LA 2028.
This partnership will enable GBWR to continue building on its vision to be a driving force in disability sport, to amplify the voice of its members, and redefine how the world views and values disabled people.”
Key Initiatives of the Partnership:
- GBWR welcome The Hartford as the 10th partner to join GBWR’s 28 for 28 initiative.
- The Hartford join GBWR as part of their CSR programme. By engaging in impactful storytelling and shared marketing campaigns, employees will be able to build on their disability awareness contributing to a more compassionate, inclusive workforce.
- Building resilience in communities by empowering athletes and creating moreopportunities for people with disabilities to take part in wheelchair rugby at all levels.
- Opportunities to network with likeminded individuals and organisations at eventsthroughout the four-year Paralympic cycle.
This collaboration underscores our commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion through sport. Together, we aim to inspire greatness and bring the stories of our incredible athletes to life.
