Cash Store Financial is the only provider of small sum short term advances and other financial services publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:CSF) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CSFS). Founded in 2001 in Edmonton, Alberta Cash Store Financial employs over 2000 associates and operates two of the most recognizable brands in the Industry - The Cash Store and Instaloans offering clients an option to traditional banks. The Freedom Run is Cash Store Financial's way of giving back to the community by committing to work towards raising $7.5 Million dollars for Diabetes Research.