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Henry Schein Opens Disaster Relief Fund to Aid Relief Efforts in Response to Australian Bushfires
Company Donates Up to $100,000 in Cash and Health Care Products, Will Match Employee Contributions MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In response to the
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nCompany Donates Up to $100,000 in Cash and Health Care Products, Will Match Employee Contributions\n\n MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIn response to the devastation being caused by the Australian bushfires, Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that it is raising money for recovery and rebuilding efforts, donating much-needed health care supplies, and supporting its dental customers who may be impacted by the ongoing crisis.\n\n\nThe Company and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation are seeding a 2020 Disaster Relief Fund with a $50,000 donation and will match employee contributions up to $25,000. In addition, Henry Schein plans to donate up to $50,000 worth of health care product to relief organizations. Locally, Henry Schein Australia is also donating a portion of its January sales to local relief efforts.\n\n\n“Team Schein stands ready to assist our relief agency partners and local health care providers in their efforts to rebuild and recover from these terrible fires,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “Our company has long been committed to supporting disaster preparedness and recovery, and we are working with our supplier partners and Team Schein Members to provide relief agencies with the resources they need to support public health.”\n\n\nThe fund is not limited to Team Schein Members. Credit card donations can be made on the Henry Schein Cares Foundation website, and checks can be made payable to “Henry Schein Cares Foundation” and mailed to Kate Sorrillo, Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc., 135 Duryea Road, Melville, NY 11747.\n\n\nAbout Henry Schein Cares\n\n\nHenry Schein Cares stands on four pillars: engaging Team Schein Members to reach their potential, ensuring accountability by extending ethical business practices to all levels within Henry Schein, promoting environmental sustainability, and expanding access to health care for underserved and at-risk communities around the world. Health care activities supported by Henry Schein Cares focus on three main areas: advancing wellness, building capacity in the delivery of health care services, and assisting in emergency preparedness and relief.\n\n\nFirmly rooted in a deep commitment to social responsibility and the concept of enlightened self-interest championed by Benjamin Franklin, the philosop...