Community & Employee Relations

Community Relations

The Power of BARD in the Community
BARD's mission is to advance the delivery of health care by developing, manufacturing and supplying products and services in the areas of Urology, Oncology, Vascular, and Surgical Specialties. For over 100 years, BARD has developed a reputation for quality, integrity, service, and innovation in all areas of our business, including our commitment to the health care industry, our local communities, and our employees. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the wellness of our communities by improving the quality of life for people around the world.

As a result, BARD takes seriously our corporate citizenship and we consider our commitment to the community as an investment in social improvement. We have leveraged our resources by developing a comprehensive giving program that includes cash grants, product donations, employee matching gift program, federated campaigns, and employee volunteerism. Our focus is best invested in areas where BARD has its greatest expertise. Therefore, BARD has developed three initiatives that are supported by cash grants through the C. R. Bard Foundation, Inc .

Support for Haitian Relief Efforts
Consistent with Bard's mission to provide service to our worldwide community, the C. R. Bard Foundation has committed a total of $100,000 in grants to the American Red Cross, AmeriCares, Direct Relief International and Project HOPE to support the immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts of the Haitian people.

To date, we have also contributed over $200,000 in medical products to AmeriCares, Direct Relief and Project HOPE.  We expect additional requests for medical product donations to come in, and we will give them all due consideration.

The Bard Foundation will also match dollar-for-dollar all U.S. employee donations to the 501(c)(3) organizations of their choice for Haiti relief efforts.  

Progress You Can See
BARD is a member of AdvaMed -- the Advanced Medical Technology Association -- and is a participant in AdvaMed's "Progress You Can See" educational effort. Visit the dedicated website  to learn more about how medical technology enriches lives.