$10,000 Awarded to Play Like Robert Foundation

The Power of Hamilton's Support on Social Media Helped Achieve Full Donation

Through the community's support, Hamilton Insurance has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Play Like Robert Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide philanthropic support for special projects and programs that encourage educational and recreational activities in the name of Robert Anthony Leonardi, thanks to the Liberty Mutual® and Safeco Insurance® 2024 Make More Happen™ Awards program.

The Play Like Robert Foundation was created in the memory of Robert Anthony Leonardi who tragically lost his life at the age of 9 in 2019 after being struck by a negligent and impaired driver. The organization’s programming strives to provide opportunities for the community to both learn and play in a safe manner that eases the fear of trying something new. The $10,000 donation will support a current campaign focused on the construction of a pedestrian and commuter path providing connectivity for neighborhoods with Daly Elementary School which is home to approximately 540 students and staff. The $1.7 million project, in partnership with local governmental entities, will result in a two-mile trail system providing for safety of travel and physical exercise for the entire community. The Play Like Robert Foundation has committed over $50,000 for the preliminary engineering and design for this current phase and is in the initial stages of design for future expansion of the trail system.

Hamilton Insurance originally received a $5,000 donation for Play Like Robert Foundation thanks to a submission process with Liberty Mutual® and Safeco Insurance® through their 2024 Make More Happen™ Awards. A story of their local partnership was featured on the official Make More Happen microsite, https://www.agentgiving.com/Hamilton-Insurance-2024, where Hamilton Insurance had the opportunity to raise $5,000 by conducting a local awareness campaign for the nonprofit. Together with the community, the goal was met increasing the total donation to $10,000 for Play Like Robert Foundation.

“Recognizing independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners is what the Make More Happen Awards is all about,” said Andy Thorpe, Safeco Insurance Northwest Region Senior Territory Manager. “Hamilton Insurance is a shining example of the amazing work independent agents do in Montana and we hope sharing inspiring stories motivates others to do the same.”

Throughout 2024, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance will select up to 37 independent agents nationwide for a Make More Happen Award donating up to $370,000 to the nonprofits they support. Agencies became eligible for the award by submitting an application and photos demonstrating their commitment to a specific nonprofit.
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with this image and caption: Play Like Robert Foundation was awarded a $10,000 donation from Hamilton Insurance through the 2024 Liberty Mutual® and Safeco Insurance® Make More Happen Awards program. (L-R): Ryan Jones, Owner & Agent, Hamilton Insurance; Andy Thorp, Senior Territory Manager, Safeco; Alyce Leonardi, President, Play Like Robert Foundation; Meryn Leonardi, Robert’s Sister; Mary Wetzsteon, Office Manager, Hamilton Insurance; Phil Leonardi, Director of Communications, Play Like Robert Foundation
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