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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Boston Scientific Corp.
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Natick-based medical device company Boston Scientific Corp. has for years given back to the community through the Boston Scientific Foundation, which supports local and national programs that improve lives in the areas of health and education for the underserved. Its health-related grants seek to improve the health of individuals with the greatest unmet needs, while its education-related grants seek to improve educational opportunities and skill development for those at risk of not fulfilling their potential.
The foundation has seen the ups and downs of the economy and how vital it is that companies stay committed to giving, particularly in the tough times, said Paul Donovan, president of the Boston Scientific Foundation, and senior vice president of corporate communications for Boston Scientific.
“In a year that has strained the resources of many families and the charitable organizations that serve them, we are proud of the progress we have made in strengthening the Boston Scientific Foundation and expanding its reach.”
Citizenship facts
Total cash contributions in New England in 2008: $25M
Number of volunteer hours in New England in 2008: N/A
In-kind contributions of equipment and services in New England in 2008: N/A
Principal recipients of charitable activities in 2008: American Heart Association, International Diabetes Foundation, The Central Mass Respite Project, Marlborough Council on Aging and others.
Interesting philanthropic activities: The Boston Scientific Foundation’s largest national investment is the Boston Scientific Foundation Health Disparities Initiative. The goal of the Health Disparities Initiative is to support innovations in patient self-management in selected community health centers in regions of the United States where Boston Scientific is located.
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