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Midmark Pays it
Forward
Company supports teammates in new volunteer donation program
DAYTON, Ohio, July 8, 2015 — The Midmark Foundation recently announced
its participation in a new volunteer donation program for all of its
U.S. teammates called “Paying it Forward.” With this program, Midmark
teammates can volunteer with the organization of their choice and after
25 service hours, Midmark will donate $250 to the organization.
Every teammate and their spouse/partner are eligible for this program
providing that the organization of choice is preapproved by the Midmark
Foundation Board. Eligible organizations are ones that provide
assistance in healthcare and education, as well as community stability
programs.
Eligible programs that Midmark partners with are ones such as The
Dayton Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, St. Vincent De Paul, YMCA, and
several others, but many teammates have stepped outside the box and are
contributing to organizations that hit close to home.
Jorge Monroy, senior financial analyst, is a board member for Dayton
SMART Elementary School, the only public bilingual elementary school in
Dayton. With Midmark’s participation in the “Paying it Forward”
program, their contribution will help pay for a new playground area for
the children.
“I maintain a close eye and ear to the wants and needs of our student
body,” stated Monroy. “Thanks to Midmark’s focus on healthy living and
community outreach, their contribution will help our school’s quest to
obtain the resources needed.”
With the “Paying it Forward” program, Monroy is not the only teammate
making a difference in the lives of others. Amy Denlinger, an
operations manager in Midmark’s dental division, is using this program
to volunteer time for the youth of Versailles. By serving on the Young
Life Committee, Amy is running fundraisers to assist children in
raising funds to attend summer camp.
“Young Life meets kids of all walks of life right where they are,” said
Denlinger. “We build trusting relationships with the kids in our
community, and help support them on a personal and spiritual level. I
have gotten to know several of the kids and just love spending time
with them.”
Other teammates are participating in this volunteer program with local
organizations such as the Volunteer Fire Department in Osgood, and the
Versailles Music Boosters and Performing Arts Center to help make an
impact in their hometowns.
The “Paying It Forward” program embodies the mission and values that
Midmark has carried for 100 years now. With a passion to make a
difference in the practice of healthcare and to every life touched,
Midmark values the engagement of teammates in the community. Just last
year, Midmark raised more than $42,000 for various organizations,
potentially saved more than 5,000 lives through its partnership with
the Community Blood Center and donated hundreds of pieces of equipment
to countries in need through the World Vision global organization and
Union Gospel Mission.
Global Community Relations Manager, Mitch Eiting commented, “Every
year, Midmark seeks opportunities to contribute to the needs of
communities and the world. With the “Paying it Forward” volunteer
program and the commitment to continually live out our motto, “Because
we care”, 2015 is no exception.
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