NATICK, Mass., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation today announced it has made a $250,000 gift to Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization, in support of relief efforts in countries impacted by the devastating earthquake in Asia and other emergencies.
The Company said it selected Doctors Without Borders because of the organization’s work providing access to medical care for populations suffering from extreme hardships, such as those impacted by the recent earthquake in Asia. Doctors Without Borders delivers emergency aid directly to victims of armed conflict, epidemics, others who lack health care due to social or geographical isolation, and natural and man-made disasters.
“We are deeply saddened by the devastation that has resulted from this major earthquake,” said Jim Tobin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boston Scientific. “Boston Scientific is proud to support the efforts of Doctors Without Borders to bring humanitarian relief to those directly affected by this tragedy.”
“We are very thankful for Boston Scientific’s support in the area of disaster relief,” said Nicolas de Torrente, Executive Director of Doctors Without Borders in the United States. “The gift will aid in our ongoing efforts to provide medical aid to those countries in Asia that were hardest hit by the earthquake as well as other areas in the world that are in critical need of emergency medical services.”
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