DES MOINES, Iowa (June 22, 2012) – Des Moines residents are benefiting from each three-pointer made by the Drake University Bulldogs during the 2011-12 football and basketball seasons.  

Wellmark's 3-Point Play made a donation to the Des Moines Parks and Recreation department for each field goal made during the Bulldogs' 2011 football season, and each three-point basket during both the men's and women's 2011-12 basketball seasons. In total, $10,100 has been raised through the program to date.

 "We are planning to use the funds to renovate and improve Des Moines' community parks," said Marlene Anderson, director, Des Moines Parks and Recreation. "We appreciate Wellmark's continued investment in the community."  

Wellmark will continue to make a donation to the Des Moines Parks and Recreation department for each field goal and three-point basket made during the 2012-13 Drake sports season. Five other Division I universities in Iowa and South Dakota are part of the 3-Point Play program.

About Wellmark’s 3-Point Play program

The purpose of Wellmark’s 3-Point Play is to support active and vibrant communities by funding projects that might not otherwise be completed. A running scoreboard of the totals raised by all six Division I universities, as well as information on the community wellness projects they support, can be viewed on www.wellmark3pointplay.com.