AHRMM Contributes $5,000 to Aid in Tsunami
Relief Efforts

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CHICAGO, January 27, 2005— In response to the recent tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia, the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) donated $5,000 on behalf of its membership to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in support of humanitarian relief and recovery efforts. UNICEF will provide urgent humanitarian aid to the estimated 1.5 million children affected by the tragedy in Southeast Asia, many of whom have been orphaned or separated from their loved ones and are in critical need of basic care and support.

AHRMM’s decision to contribute to UNICEF was based on that organization’s dedication to providing support to children in need, as that has long been a focus for AHRMM as well. AHRMM founded Project Perfect World Foundation (PPWF), now its own 501(c)3 charitable organization, 10 years ago to address the medical needs and improve the lives of underprivileged children by providing for their health care needs. In addition to AHRMM’s monetary donation, many of its members have made individual contributions towards the tsunami relief efforts.

“AHRMM and its members are committed to helping with the post-tsunami recovery and rebuilding efforts in Southeast Asia,” stated Deborah Sprindzunas, AHRMM executive director. “We will continue to assist Project Perfect World Foundation and its partner, DreamWeaver Medical, to get much-needed supplies to affected areas.”

For more information, please visit www.ahrmm.org.

About AHRMM
The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management is the leading national association for executives in the healthcare resource and materials management profession. A personal membership group of the American Hospital Association, the AHRMM serves more than 3,100 active members. Founded in 1962, AHRMM prepares its members to contribute to the field and advance the profession through networking, education, recognition, and advocacy. For more information, please visit www.ahrmm.org.