The Cigna Group Renews Support for Achilles International's Freedom Team, Empowering Wounded Veterans and Adaptive Athletes

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The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) committed nearly $1 million over three years to renew multiyear sponsorship of the Achilles Freedom Team, supporting wounded veterans and athletes with disabilities. The funding will cover race entries, travel, and support at major U.S. marathons and expands a partnership that has delivered more than $3 million in donations since 2009. Cigna has sponsored the Freedom Team for 15+ years and recently supported nearly 50 athletes at the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

The pledge aims to advance inclusive athletic opportunity, health, and community connection.

News Market Reaction

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+2.56% News Effect

On the day this news was published, CI gained 2.56%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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Key Figures

Sponsorship commitment: Nearly $1 million Sponsorship term: Three years Prior donations: More than $3 million +3 more

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Sponsorship commitment Nearly $1 million Investment over three years to support Achilles Freedom Team

Sponsorship term Three years Duration of renewed Achilles Freedom Team commitment

Prior donations More than $3 million Total Cigna support to Achilles International since 2009

Partnership length More than 15 years Cigna as presenting sponsor of Achilles Freedom Team

Supported athletes Nearly 50 athletes Achilles International athletes and families at 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Relay distance 350 miles Relay from Hartford, CT to Washington D.C. honoring veterans

Market Reality Check

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Technical At $271.00, CI trades below its 200-day MA of $298.51 and 22.57% under its 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

CI slipped 0.3% with mixed peer action: CVS down 1.89% while ELV, HUM, CNC, and ...

CI slipped 0.3% with mixed peer action: CVS down 1.89% while ELV, HUM, CNC, and MOH gained, including MOH up 4.15%, suggesting stock-specific rather than broad sector pressure.

Common Catalyst One key peer, CVS, had an earnings-related conference call announcement, but there is no broad, shared catalyst across the healthcare plans group matching this CSR-focused Cigna headline.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 13 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 13	Earnings logistics	Neutral	-1.5%	Announced timing and access details for Q4 2025 earnings release and call.
Jan 07	Partnership clinic news	Neutral	-2.0%	Opened an Evernorth-powered onsite health clinic at Hankook’s Tennessee plant.
Dec 10	Veterans grants	Positive	-0.0%	Announced additional <b>$3M</b> in grants as part of a <b>$9M</b> veteran initiative.
Dec 03	Research report	Neutral	-1.4%	Released 2025 Vitality in America report on links between purpose and health.
Nov 12	Conference appearance	Neutral	+1.0%	Announced leadership presentation at the 2025 UBS Global Healthcare Conference.

Pattern Detected

Recent CI headlines have focused on earnings logistics, research, philanthropy, and conferences, with generally modest price reactions regardless of the news tone.

Recent Company History

Over the last several months, CI’s news flow has centered on operational and strategic communications rather than major shocks. An earnings call scheduling release on Feb 5, 2026 details, a clinic partnership with Hankook, veteran mental health grants of $9 million over three years, vitality research findings, and a UBS healthcare conference appearance frame a narrative of steady engagement with stakeholders. Today’s renewed commitment to Achilles International fits this pattern of purpose- and community-oriented initiatives rather than core financial inflection points.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

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Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-09-02

CI has an effective S-3ASR shelf filed on 2025-09-02 and valid until 2028-09-02, allowing registered offerings of securities. The company has used this shelf at least once, as indicated by a 424B5 filing on 2025-09-02.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights CI’s continued focus on purpose, veterans, and community health through...

Analysis

This announcement highlights CI’s continued focus on purpose, veterans, and community health through a renewed, nearly $1 million, three‑year sponsorship of the Achilles Freedom Team. It complements recent initiatives such as veteran mental health grants and the Vitality in America research, underscoring a consistent ESG and well‑being narrative. Investors may watch how such programs interact with broader financial disclosures, capital deployment under the effective S-3ASR shelf, and upcoming earnings communications.

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Nearly $1 million investment over three years will fund race entries, travel, and support at major U.S. marathons for wounded veterans and athletes with disabilities

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health company, committed nearly $1 million over the next three years to help wounded veterans and athletes with disabilities participate in premier endurance races across the country through a renewed, multiyear sponsorship of the Achilles Freedom Team. This expanded commitment builds on The Cigna Group's longstanding collaboration with Achilles International and reinforces the company's mission to improve health, vitality, and community connection.

"Our longstanding partnership with The Cigna Group has been transformative for the Achilles International community, especially for our military veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team and their families. Since 2009, Cigna has donated more than $3 million to support our efforts to break down barriers to the start line and open doors to the sport of running," said Emily Glasser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Achilles International. "We are grateful for this renewed commitment to help us transform even more lives of athletes with disabilities. Together, we're amplifying the powerful impact that all forms of movement can have on health and well-being."

The Cigna Group has been a presenting sponsor of the Achilles Freedom Team for more than 15 years, consistently supporting athletes through races, health programming, and inclusive athletic opportunities. It recently supported nearly 50 Achilles International athletes and their families at the 2026 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend to advance health, well–being, and inclusive athletic opportunity. Last year, the two organizations collaborated to create bespoke community events to engage young people with biking as a path toward better health while honoring the nation's veterans with a 350-mile relay from Hartford, CT to Washington D.C.

"Our research shows that purpose is a powerful driver of health, resilience and vitality, and the Achilles Freedom Team brings this to life in extraordinary ways, proving anything is possible when people come together with shared purpose," said David M. Cordani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Cigna Group. "This multiyear commitment reflects our deep respect for these athletes and our dedication to expanding access to programs that strengthen health, connection, and community."

The Cigna Group's latest Vitality in America research shows that a strong sense of purpose significantly boosts resilience, health, and overall vitality, which mirrors what Achilles Freedom Team athletes demonstrate through their commitment to movement, community, and connection.

About The Cigna Group:

The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) is a global health company committed to creating a better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services marketed under Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services or its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions and has more than 180 million customer relationships around the world. Learn more at www.thecignagroup.com.

About Achilles International:

Achilles International is a leading adaptive running nonprofit that transforms the lives of youth, adults and military veterans with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Achilles hosts free adaptive run, walk and roll workouts in over 60 chapters in parks around the world and breaks down barriers to race start lines. For more information about volunteering as a guide runner, joining as an athlete with a disability, or making a donation, visit www.achillesinternational.org.

Media Contact:

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Kelly.mathews@evernorth.com

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SOURCE The Cigna Group

FAQ

How much did The Cigna Group commit to the Achilles Freedom Team (NYSE: CI) on January 15, 2026?

Cigna committed nearly $1 million over three years to support the Achilles Freedom Team.

What will the nearly $1 million from CI fund for Achilles Freedom Team athletes?

The funding will cover race entries, travel, and support at major U.S. marathons.

How long has Cigna sponsored the Achilles Freedom Team prior to the 2026 renewal?

Cigna has been a presenting sponsor of the Achilles Freedom Team for more than 15 years.

How much has Cigna donated to Achilles International since 2009?

Since 2009, Cigna has donated more than $3 million to support Achilles International.

How many Achilles athletes did Cigna support at the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend?

Cigna supported nearly 50 Achilles International athletes and their families at the 2026 event.

What is the stated purpose of Cigna's renewed sponsorship of the Freedom Team (CI)?

Cigna said the sponsorship aims to expand access to programs that strengthen health, connection, and community for veterans and athletes with disabilities.