Banfield Charitable Trust Helps Tsunami Relief Efforts (January 31, 2005)
PORTLAND, Ore. ~ During the months of January and February 2005, the Banfield Charitable Trust will donate 100% of the money collected in Banfield hospital donation boxes for tsunami disaster relief.
"Our practice is deeply saddened by the recent extraordinary tragedy in South Asia," said Sandy Campbell, Banfield Charitable Trust President. "We hope our donation will help struggling families restore their quality of life, and help bring vital medical supplies and food to tsunami survivors as they work toward overcoming the devastation."
Each of Banfield's more than 450 U.S. hospitals have received a temporary sign to place next to their Charitable Trust donation box, notifying clients their contributions will directly support tsunami disaster relief. All money collected will be donated directly to American Red Cross and their tsunami relief fund.
"We have received numerous requests from clients and team members, eager to donate during this unprecedented time of disaster," said Campbell. "By using the donation boxes already in place at each hospital, we are able to provide Banfield families an immediate way to help."
The Banfield Charitable Trust was founded in 2003 to give back to families in communities served by Banfield, The Pet Hospital, and to help advance veterinary medicine. In addition to providing preventive care to clients in need, the Charitable Trust also supports childhood education about caring for Pets, and various other worthy programs. The IRS has recognized the Banfield Charitable Trust as a 501©(3) public charity that is tax exempt. All donations are tax deductible.
Banfield, The Pet Hospital is celebrating its golden anniversary in 2005. Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1955, Banfield has become the largest privately owned veterinary practice in the world, with more than 450 locations across the U.S., in the U.K. and in Mexico. More than 1000 quality veterinarians at Banfield are committed to giving Pets the same level care that their human family members receive. Banfield hospitals offer a full-range of comprehensive, medical services, computerized medical records, Pet preventive care plans, extended operating hours, and is the only veterinary practice in the world with an extensive quality assurance program. Banfield, The Pet Hospital helps extend the lives of more than 3.5 million Pets each year.
For more information about Banfield, please contact pcr@banfield.net. Call (800) 768-8858 to locate a Banfield near you.