If you’ve heard of Tough Mudder, you know it’s not a race: it’s a test of personal grit and team spirit. A 19 kilometre, grueling, uphill, downhill, mud-filled, obstacle-riddled course based on military training. Why oh why would 27 travel insurance employees and executives from TuGo want to do this, you ask?
Toughing It Out To Grant Wishes Across Canada
Last October, I blogged about Travel Insurance with a Social Conscience. Since then, we’ve been working hard to raise funds to send 10 deserving kids on travel wishes. Here’s an update on what we’ve been up to over the last few months.
Typhoon Haiyan Hits Too Close to Home
Our thoughts are with our friends and families in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Haiyan wreaks havoc.
Travel Insurance with a Social Conscience
I wanted to post on this topic today because it makes me feel really good to work for a company that is committed to supporting Make-A-Wish® Canada.
Volunteer Travel In Samoa
This year, we helped some students from a local high school travel and volunteer in Samoa. There, they helped rebuild Saleapaga, a village still recovering from the effects of the devastating tsunami in 2009.
The Wonder of Volunteering in Samoa
Volunteer travel is something near and dear to our hearts. Recently, we helped some students from Richmond Secondary in BC travel and volunteer in Samoa as part of the school’s Global Perspectives program.
Pack These Volunteering Tips
Ever considered volunteering abroad? Wonder how it works? Our Customer Service Supervisor, Mia, has been part of the TuGo’s family since 2009. In addition to supporting her hardworking team of Licensed Insurance Advisors, she is passionate about volunteering at home and abroad.
