Medtronic Foundation Commits an Additional $10M to Global COVID-19 Efforts
25 März 2020 - 3:00PM
Medtronic Foundation Commits an Additional $10M to Global COVID-19
Efforts
The Medtronic Foundation announced an additional
$10M in contributions to COVID-19 relief efforts across the
globe. This adds to the initial charitable contributions made by
Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation of $1.2M in February to
support immediate response efforts.
The Medtronic Foundation’s global and local
response includes a comprehensive approach that is inclusive of
cash contributions to over a dozen health and community nonprofits
and will be used to fund:
- Training and supervising frontline health workers
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of frontline health
workers, including provision of personal protective equipment (PPE)
and critical supplies
- Supporting preparedness efforts for the health workforce,
including surge capacity; caring for chronic, at-risk patients; and
remote patient monitoring
- Offering local community support of health, economic and
food assistance for vulnerable populations
- Providing flexible support to nonprofit partners working
in underserved communities
“With roots in the world’s largest medical
technology company, the Medtronic Foundation has a responsibility
to be a leader on global issues impacting access to healthcare,”
said Paurvi Bhatt, president of the Medtronic Foundation. “During
this unprecedented global health crisis, we are committed to
supporting and equipping the courageous frontline health workers
who are delivering critical care to those in need. Through
volunteerism and financial investments, we continue to partner with
thought leading partners working globally, nationally and locally –
with the flexibility and investment required to meet this critical
need.”
In addition to financial contributions, the
Medtronic Foundation is organizing virtual volunteer opportunities
to help the more than 90,000 Medtronic employees globally support
non-profit organizations that are responding to this global health
crisis. Many of these opportunities will engage Medtronic employees
in skills-based volunteerism where they leverage their professional
skills to support organizations in need.
The Medtronic Foundation also will continue to
match Medtronic employee donations to nonprofit organizations.
These efforts will contribute to the immediate response, and
as the situation evolves, the Medtronic Foundation will evaluate
needs and consider additional contributions and volunteer
opportunities as appropriate.About Medtronic
FoundationMedtronic plc is the sole funder of Medtronic
Foundation, whose focus is on improving health for underserved
populations worldwide, as well as supporting communities in which
Medtronic employees live and give. For more information, please
visit medtronicfoundation.org.
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