BOC celebrates 20-year partnership anniversary with Redkite
Announcement posted by Primary Communication 06 Dec 2017
Sydney, 6 December 2017: Leading gases and engineering company BOC, a Member of the Linde Group and Redkite, a charity that supports children and young people throughout the entire cancer journey, are today celebrating their long-term partnership which has spanned two decades and raised almost $2 million.
Since becoming Redkite’s first corporate sponsor, BOC has helped the organisation grow into a leading provider of essential support services for young people with cancer and their families – from the moment of diagnosis until after treatment finishes.
Jenni Seton, Chief Executive Officer at Redkite said BOC and its staff have shown unwavering support and generosity which has helped thousands of families facing cancer.
“BOC was Redkite’s very first corporate partner, and over twenty generous years, they have had a huge impact on generations of families facing childhood cancer.
“BOC has been a pioneer in staff engagement and fundraising activities through their innovative KiteTime program. As an organisation, their enthusiasm for building community and looking after families who are really doing it tough has been infectious.
“It was BOC who helped Redkite set up a presence in Queensland in 2001. Before this, we didn’t have the resources to help Queensland families. They have also supported many of our flagship fundraising activities including our annual corporate quizzes and education programs.
“BOC’s unstinting support and generosity has helped Redkite become the organisation we are today, and we can’t thank them enough.”
John Evans, BOC South Pacific Managing Director, said BOC is proud to have supported Redkite for the past 20 years through many different volunteering and company fundraising activities.
“The success of this partnership has been driven by the passion of the Redkite team who provide critical support to children and families every day – as well as the commitment shown by BOC employees across Australia to support this very important cause.
“There have been many highlights, however as the Principal Sponsor of the Redkite Corporate Quiz, it has been incredibly rewarding to be a part of this annual activity that has raised over $10 million.
“We are also very grateful to our many BOC employees who have participated in Kitetime, a workplace initiative that encourages them to take annual leave and donate the pay from these hours to Redkite – as well as the many fun runs, competitions and fundraising efforts.”
About BOC: BOC is a member of The Linde Group which supplies compressed and bulk gases, chemicals and equipment around the globe. The company develops safe, sustainable and innovative solutions for customers in many specialty sectors, heavy industry and medical environments. For more than a century the company's gases and expertise have contributed to advances in industry and everyday life, including steelmaking, refining, chemical processing, environmental protection, wastewater treatment, welding and cutting, food processing and distribution, glass production, electronics and health care. For further information, see www.boc.com.au
About Linde: In the 2016 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of EUR 16.948 bn, making it one of the leading gases and engineering companies in the world, with approximately 60,000 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business, with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
For more information, see The Linde Group online at www.linde.com
About Redkite: Redkite is an Australian cancer charity supporting the emotional, financial and education needs of children and young people with cancer and their families from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. www.redkite.org.au
Since becoming Redkite’s first corporate sponsor, BOC has helped the organisation grow into a leading provider of essential support services for young people with cancer and their families – from the moment of diagnosis until after treatment finishes.
Jenni Seton, Chief Executive Officer at Redkite said BOC and its staff have shown unwavering support and generosity which has helped thousands of families facing cancer.
“BOC was Redkite’s very first corporate partner, and over twenty generous years, they have had a huge impact on generations of families facing childhood cancer.
“BOC has been a pioneer in staff engagement and fundraising activities through their innovative KiteTime program. As an organisation, their enthusiasm for building community and looking after families who are really doing it tough has been infectious.
“It was BOC who helped Redkite set up a presence in Queensland in 2001. Before this, we didn’t have the resources to help Queensland families. They have also supported many of our flagship fundraising activities including our annual corporate quizzes and education programs.
“BOC’s unstinting support and generosity has helped Redkite become the organisation we are today, and we can’t thank them enough.”
John Evans, BOC South Pacific Managing Director, said BOC is proud to have supported Redkite for the past 20 years through many different volunteering and company fundraising activities.
“The success of this partnership has been driven by the passion of the Redkite team who provide critical support to children and families every day – as well as the commitment shown by BOC employees across Australia to support this very important cause.
“There have been many highlights, however as the Principal Sponsor of the Redkite Corporate Quiz, it has been incredibly rewarding to be a part of this annual activity that has raised over $10 million.
“We are also very grateful to our many BOC employees who have participated in Kitetime, a workplace initiative that encourages them to take annual leave and donate the pay from these hours to Redkite – as well as the many fun runs, competitions and fundraising efforts.”
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About BOC: BOC is a member of The Linde Group which supplies compressed and bulk gases, chemicals and equipment around the globe. The company develops safe, sustainable and innovative solutions for customers in many specialty sectors, heavy industry and medical environments. For more than a century the company's gases and expertise have contributed to advances in industry and everyday life, including steelmaking, refining, chemical processing, environmental protection, wastewater treatment, welding and cutting, food processing and distribution, glass production, electronics and health care. For further information, see www.boc.com.au
About Linde: In the 2016 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of EUR 16.948 bn, making it one of the leading gases and engineering companies in the world, with approximately 60,000 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business, with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
For more information, see The Linde Group online at www.linde.com
About Redkite: Redkite is an Australian cancer charity supporting the emotional, financial and education needs of children and young people with cancer and their families from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. www.redkite.org.au