Hand Sanitizer Sales by McKesson Medical-Surgical Benefits Breast Cancer Research Foundation
McKesson Medical-Surgical is collaborating with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BRCF) through the sales of McKessons exclusive instant hand sanitizer.
The no-rinse hand sanitizer bottles are distinguished by BRCFs pink ribbon logo and by pink labeling. From Aug. 1 through Nov. 30, 10 percent of the purchase of this product will go to the BRCF. Currently, more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to BCRF is used to support breast cancer research and awareness programs.
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Were pleased to be a pink partner because we are in business for better health, says Joan Eliasek, senior vice president of marketing amd supplier management. The fight against cancer is the chief focus of our corporate citizenship efforts companywide, and we believe this partnership can make a significant contribution to that fight.
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For more information on the McKesson and BCRF partnership, and to learn more about BCRF, visit: http://bcrfcure.org/part_corp_McKesson.html
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