Over $18,000 Raised from August-November; Spirit of Giving Continues into Holiday Season
Dallas, TX – December 9, 2014 – Fusion Logistics, a leading global ground, air and ocean shipping service provider for small to medium-sized businesses, proudly announces that from August to November 2014, employees rallied together to raise more than $18,000 to support numerous charitable causes.
In addition to raising funds for the Wounded Warrior Project in August and September, Fusion backed two important causes tied to the month of October – Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness. In November, Fusion participated in “Movember” to support Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. To close out the year, Fusion chose to support four deserving families by helping them out with their holiday wish lists in December.
“I’m continually impressed by the generosity and spirit of Fusion employees,” said Joe Judson, Fusion Logistics president and CEO. “We experienced an outpouring of support and excitement for these causes from the entire team this year, and we look forward to ending the year on a great note by serving families in need during the holidays.“
Fusion Logistics’ fall philanthropic efforts began early in August, when employees committed to support the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that provides unique programs and services to directly meet the needs of injured service members. A total of $3,600 was raised for the Wounded Warrior Project by Fusion employees nationwide.
In October, Fusion raised an impressive $7,500 for Breast Cancer Awareness, which was donated to 100 Voices of Hope at Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, an innovative program that funds research that would otherwise never be taken to the lab. Employees showed their support by wearing pink bracelets throughout the month. 2014 marks the third year that Fusion Logistics has supported Breast Cancer Awareness month with concerted team efforts.
The giving spirit was palpable in October, with an additional $5,000 raised in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month to support The Family Place, a leading Dallas-based organization that empowers victims of family violence. The Family Place provides safe housing, counseling and skills that create independence, while building community engagement and advocating for social change to stop family violence.
“We’re beyond excited about this generous donation, and we are grateful to the employees of Fusion Logistics for making it happen,” said Melissa Sherrill, director of development and fundraising at The Family Place. “These dollars will directly and significantly aid families that have suffered from domestic violence. $5,000 covers ten months of childcare for one child at the Safe Campus, so the results of Fusion’s efforts are visible and significant.”
Following the strong philanthropic showing in October, Fusion Logistics employees participated in Movember during Prostate Cancer Awareness month, raising $2,500 over the four-week period. Fusion donated $50 for each employee (both male and female) who supported the cause by wearing a blue Prostate Cancer Awareness band during the week of November 17; $50 per male who grew a mustache for at least two weeks; and $100 per male who grew a mustache for the full four-week period.
Closing out a strong season of giving, Fusion launched a holiday campaign to support four families in need. Individuals can nominate a deserving family via Fusion’s Facebook app before the nomination period ends on Friday, December 12 at 10am CST. Fusion will select four families and will then purchase select items from each family’s holiday wish list, wrapping and shipping the goodies to them in time for Christmas.
About Fusion Logistics
Fusion Logistics, in association with Worldwide Express, provides global ground, air and ocean shipping services for the small to medium-sized business sector.
Through partnerships with UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, and 50 best-in-class freight carriers – Fusion offers business customers unmatched options and flexibility to ship anytime, anywhere.
With global shipping capabilities and our expertise regarding the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, customers can save time routing shipments, improve customer service and increase overall efficiency. By consolidating all shipping through a single vendor, Fusion Logistics customers are able to increase their buying power and drive down their costs.
Fusion Logistics is headquartered in Dallas, TX, with sales offices in major markets spanning the U.S. and current sales revenues of over $150 million annually.
For more information on Fusion Logistics, please visit www.fusionlogistics.com.
