Union Mutual Raises Over $147,000 for the Kelly Brush Foundation
MONTPELIER, VT – Union Mutual announced it has raised over $147,000 in support of the Kelly Brush Foundation. The achievement was part of the Company’s participation in the 20th Annual Kelly Brush Ride, held in Middlebury, Vermont on September 6th, 2025.
Union Mutual employees, their families, friends, and agency partners joined hundreds of riders for the event, with all funds raised directly through charitable donations made in support of the Team Union Mutual riders.
“Union Mutual set a fundraising goal of $100,000 and we are deeply grateful to our business partners, employees, friends and family for helping us surpass that goal,” said Lisa L. Keysar, President & CEO of Union Mutual. “The Union Mutual team showed up with heart, dedication and enthusiasm, reflecting our shared commitment to the Kelly Brush Foundation’s mission.”
The Kelly Brush Foundation and annual rides raise funds to empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active lives.
“We are so thankful for the incredible partnership and support from Union Mutual,” said Kelly Brush, Founder of the Kelly Brush Foundation. “It’s rare to find a corporate partner that is not only willing to support, but also fundraise, volunteer, and spread the word far and wide. Our 20th Kelly Brush Ride was by far the most memorable yet, in no small part thanks to Union Mutual’s unwavering support.”
Union Mutual will continue its role as Presenting Sponsor of the Kelly Brush Ride through 2026.
Union Mutual of Vermont Companies, founded in 1874, is a property casualty insurance group consisting of Union Mutual Fire Insurance and New England Guaranty Insurance Company Inc., both based in Montpelier, Vermont; and Community Mutual Insurance Company, based in Latham, New York. The three companies write a total of $253 million in direct premium through independent agents throughout New England and New York and are all rated A (Excellent) with a Stable Outlook by A.M. Best.
The Kelly Brush Foundation (KBF) is a dynamic and growing Burlington, Vermont-based non-profit whose mission is to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives. The Kelly Brush Foundation was founded in 2006 by Kelly Brush and her family after she sustained a spinal cord injury while racing in an NCAA alpine ski race. To date, the Kelly Brush Foundation has awarded more than 2,000 adaptive equipment grants to people in 50 states, while also hosting adaptive sports camps and introducing tens of thousands to adaptive recreation through a comprehensive digital education platform. The KBF also works closely with the alpine ski racing community to transform safety at events through course improvement grants and advocacy.
