Genworth Financial Returns to The 2008 Volvo Masters

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Valderrama, Spain, October 30th, 2008 -

Genworth Financial, official sponsor of The European Tour Statistics Programme will bring a season of fund raising to a close this week – with a little help from the Tour Pros.

The international financial security company, which is returning to the Volvo Masters as a local sponsor, hopes to reach a target of €150,000 for charities through its Putts for Charity initiative - in partnership with GolfAid.

The “Putts” programme at the Volvo Masters will open on Thursday 30th October with a €5,000 donation for a one-putt made by a current Tour Pro on a specially constructed green in the sponsors’ village. Members of the public will then aim to follow the success of their hero, each raising €1 for any successful one-putt made.

Later that evening, a special Pro Challenge will take place at the Annual Statistics Awards Dinner in which a number of Pros will aim to boost the charitable total even further.

“Following on from the tremendous success in 2007, we made the decision to expand Putts for Charity this year”, said Martin Ring, director of the Genworth Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Genworth Financial. “Working in partnership with Tour professionals we should increase the total funds raised by a significant amount – helping some very deserving causes. Aldeas Infantiles SOS of Spain will be the main beneficiary from the proceeds raised at this event.”

“The Annual Awards Dinner is one of the highlights of our collaboration with The European Tour. We will be recognising the achievements from the last 12 months and are introducing a new award category this year. We’re really looking forward to revealing the winners. It will also be an opportunity to thank all the Pros for supporting Putts”.

In addition to its local sponsorship of the Volvo Masters, Genworth Financial was also a local sponsor of the BMW PGA Championship at The Wentworth Club and of the SAS Masters in Stockholm.

Earlier in 2008, Genworth announced the appointment of Ross Fisher as a Brand Ambassador. Ross has undertaken a number of ambassadorial duties for Genworth including, supporting Putts for Charity, personal appearances, wearing Genworth branded clothing and providing golf tips for visitors to the Genworth website.

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About Genworth Financial

Genworth is a leading financial security company meeting the retirement, lifestyle protection, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than 15 million customers across 30 countries. In Europe, Genworth partners with banks, brokers, advisers and other financial institutions to develop innovative mortgage insurance, payment protection and other products to suit local markets. For more information, visit www.genworth.com.

About Aldeas Infantiles SOS of Spain

SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, non-governmental and social development organization, which has been active in the field of children’s needs, concerns and rights since 1949. In 132 countries and territories, our activities focus on children without parental care and children of families in difficult circumstances. For more information, please visit www.aldeasinfantiles.es


Media Contacts:
Martin Ring, Genworth Financial +44 (0) 207 599 1596
Guy Genney, Genworth Financial +44 (0) 208 380 3786