Will Match Employee Donations
HCA (NYSE: HCA) today announced a donation of $1 million to the American
Red Cross for international tsunami relief. The company also announced
it will match employee donations to relief efforts on a dollar for
dollar basis.
"The devastating impact of this natural disaster is almost beyond
comprehension," said Jack O. Bovender, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of HCA. "Our mission of commitment to the care and improvement
of human life transcends the company and even international borders in
this situation. HCA is fortunate to have the ability to help those in
need during crises such as this and we are glad to participate. I hope
other organizations that have the wherewithal join those already
committed to providing aid."
The company has established a fund through the Community Foundation of
Middle Tennessee to administer employee donations and matching
contributions from HCA. Company officials will seek advice from relief
organizations and direct money in the fund to areas where it is needed
most.
"Many of our employees are eager to help," Bovender added. "Establishing
this fund gives us an efficient way to match contributions and make sure
their compassion translates to real help where it can do the most good."
All references to "Company" and "HCA" as used throughout this document
refer to HCA Inc. and its affiliates.
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which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that
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contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the
Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal
year.
Investors, Mark Kimbrough, +1-615-344-2688, or
Media, Jeff Prescott, +1-615-344-5708,
both of HCA