AMP reaches 10 years of pro bono cancer support
AMP has marked 10 years of its advisers helping cancer patients and their families with pro bono financial advice through AMP Foundation’s partnership with the Cancer Council.
Since 2010, advisers in the AMP network had supported over 6,500 people affected by cancer and contributed more than $1 million towards the referral services that matched pro bono clients with an adviser in their area.
Helen Liondos, AMP Foundation head, said the pro bono advice service helped people faced with a sudden loss of income, unexpected bills and having to deal with calls and paperwork while undergoing cancer treatment.
“Advisers in the pro bono program are taking a great deal of pressure off families at this stressful time,” Liondos said.
Bill Rainger, an adviser from Wealthpartners Financial Solutions in Sydney, said one of his most-rewarding cases was helping a man secure funds which were partly used for a final family road trip.
“Upon his passing, his spouse sent us photos from their trip around Australia and reminded us that he always said, ‘I did everything I wanted to do with that money,’” Rainger said.
“It was a privilege in my position as a financial adviser to be involved and I will never forget seeing him enjoy precious time with his family.”
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Chris Dastoor
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