Henry Schein Embraces the Season of Giving
Company’s ‘Holiday Cheer’ Program Continues to Make a Difference Around the Globe
MELVILLE, N.Y, December 19, 2024 - Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) and Team Schein Members (TSMs) from around the world are once again helping to brighten the holidays for individuals in need. Through its 26th annual “Holiday Cheer” program, TSMs at 15 Company locations delivered joy to more than 1,150 individuals in the United States, United Kingdom, China, and Ireland this season.
Since 1999, this corporate flagship initiative has helped more than 20,000 underserved children, their families, and senior citizens experience cheerful holidays, with TSMs donating clothing, comfort items, toys, gift cards, and more.
At Henry Schein’s corporate headquarters in Melville, New York, Team Schein hosted a “Holiday Cheer for Children” event, where 100 children and their families opened presents while enjoying a fun-filled night with dinner, games, and music. In addition, 300 children received gift cards purchased through support from the Henry Schein Cares Foundation to help alleviate some of the financial burden many individuals face during the holidays. To see highlights of the Melville event, click here.
A participant of the “Holiday Cheer” program beams with happiness after receiving a brand-new bike at the Melville, New York, event.
“We are thrilled to once again spread holiday cheer to individuals all over the world,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “This program goes beyond being an annual tradition; it reflects Team Schein’s deep commitment to supporting our local communities. Thank you to all of Team Schein who make this program possible, bringing the spirit of giving throughout the years. We look forward to many more years of ‘Holiday Cheer’.”
In support of the communities surrounding the Company’s corporate headquarters, Henry Schein partnered with 10 Long Island-based social service organizations to pre-identify participating children and their families, including: Bethany House; Espoir Youth Program, Inc.; Family and Children's Association; Family Service League; Hispanic Counseling Center; Madonna Heights; Nassau County Department of Social Services; The Raymar Children's Fund; WellLife Network; and YES Community Counseling Center.
“Joy, compassion, and hope are woven into Henry Schein’s ‘Holiday Cheer’ program. This unique initiative captures the essence of the holiday spirit by funding gifts for children and meals for families. For decades, this program has created countless unforgettable memories for individuals struggling financially. Our thanks to Henry Schein for their generosity,” said Karen Boorshtein, President and CEO of the Family Service League.
“Holiday Cheer” takes different forms depending on the location. The inaugural program in the United States served 200 children. “Holiday Cheer” is an initiative of Henry Schein Cares and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc, aligning with the five pillars of focus of the Company’s corporate citizenship work. The program provides an opportunity for TSMs to give back to the community while engaging the team.
“We are sincerely grateful to Henry Schein for once again supporting us through ‘Holiday Cheer’ for this year,” said Sinéad Toomey, Principal of the Thomond Primary School in Ireland. “Thank you for your continued support and for providing this wonderful opportunity for our pupils. Your generosity brings the magic of the holiday season to our school, and I know that it will be a special and memorable experience for everyone involved.”
Click here to learn more about Henry Schein’s “Holiday Cheer” program.
About Henry Schein Cares
Founded in 1932 by Henry and Esther Schein, our Company has a rich history rooted in corporate citizenship. Their values inspired our commitment to innovation, leadership, and strong partnerships and serve as a driving force behind our ability to adapt to changing industry needs. Today, Henry Schein Cares, our global corporate citizenship program, aims to drive change through our five pillars: catalyzing health care access; advancing policies, solutions, and innovation; relationship building for change; empowering Team Schein; and sustaining the planet. Our purpose is to drive this positive change through the engagement of our constituents to help make the world healthier. By adhering to these pillars, we are committed to “doing well, by doing good” and recognize the importance of being accountable to the five constituents that make up the Company's Mosaic of Success — customers, suppliers, Team Schein Members, shareholders, and society at large.
To learn more about how we are making a difference, please visit: www.henryschein.com/corporatecitizenship.
About The Henry Schein Cares Foundation
Established in 2008, The Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc., fosters a rich culture of giving back to society and serving others. The Foundation advocates and supports efforts to advance health equity and empower health care professionals to promote a healthier tomorrow for all people around the world through advancing access to care, promoting a holistic model of health care, building capacity to empower health care professionals, and catalyzing innovative models for emergency preparedness & response.
The Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. To learn more about the work of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, visit www.henryschein.com/hscaresfoundation.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With approximately 26,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.
Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded products and Henry Schein corporate brand products in our distribution centers.
A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 33 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $12.3 billion in 2023, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 11.5 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.
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CONTACT:
Ann Marie Gothard
Vice President, Global Corporate Media Relations
Annmarie.gothard@henryschein.com
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