Devastating Earthquake
The devastating earthquake in Haiti was the initial spark for a quick collection of donations within CompuGroup Medical. The employees of CGM don't just deal with the subject of healthcare during work hours - for many of the over 2,800 employees, this is a topic that is near and dear to their heart. The reports about the devastating earthquake in Haiti were the impetus for a company-wide collection of donations for the non-profit organization Doctors without Borders.
Initiating an internal campaign
"The pictures coming out of Haiti touched us deeply - there was no time to waste", is how Ralf Glass, one of the initiator of the donation campaign, describes the reaction of many of his colleagues in the days following the horrific earthquake in the Caribbean. "We received many emails about it and the devastating earthquake was literally the last straw", is how Mathias Lange described it. He is a member of the CompuGROUP Supervisory Board.
A quick response
A call for donations was organized within a couple of days and in Germany and Austria alone, in excess of 9,000.00 euros was collected. CEO Frank Gotthardt added his own donation to bring the amount to a total of 15,000.00 euros. "We want to help people all over the world with our medical information technology", said Frank Gotthardt, CompuGroup Medical's Chairman and Founder. "But oftentimes help has to be made available immediately, the way Doctors without Borders provides it. It was beyond question that our company would participate in this help."
Helping people in need
With the CMO (Chief Medical Officer) Professor Dr. med. Stefan F. Winter present, an oversized check in the amount of 15,000.00 euros was presented to Mrs. Mareike Müller, a representative for Doctors without Borders. "I am very proud that our colleagues took the initiative for this collection", is how the chairman, Professor Winter commented on the donation. "This may be the best way to demonstrate that we are serious about helping people in need - professionally and beyond."