Henry Schein's Think Pink, Practice Pink Program Donates More Than $173,000 To Organizations Supporting Cancer-Related Causes In 2014

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that its "Think Pink, Practice Pink" cause-related marketing program has contributed more than $173,000 to cancer-related causes in 2014. 

The "Think Pink, Practice Pink" program offers Henry Schein customers an opportunity to purchase pink products ranging from health care consumables and practice supplies to apparel. A portion of sales from these products are donated to cancer-related organizations through the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that supports and promotes increased access to care globally. Beginning in 2005 with an initial focus on breast cancer, the "Think Pink, Practice Pink" program has expanded over the years to support a broader portfolio of cancer-related causes, including pediatric and oral cancers. Since its inception, the program has raised more than $800,000 and has supported a diversity of initiatives and programs that help improve access to care, prevention and education for cancer patients.

This year's "Think Pink, Practice Pink" donation recipients included the American Cancer Society (ACS), Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York (Cohen Children's), Stony Brook Children's Hospital (Stony Brook Children's) and the Global Oral Cancer Forum (GOCF).

"Henry Schein is proud to continue our Company's near decade-long commitment to supporting the fight against cancer," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. "The generosity of our customers, supplier partners and Team Schein Members has enabled Henry Schein to expand and deepen the impact 'Think Pink, Practice Pink' continues to have on the lives of countless patients and their families."

As part of the "Think Pink, Practice Pink" program, Team Schein Members at multiple Company locations wore pink on selected days during October, and were provided with essential information about breast cancer detection. In addition, Team Schein Members donated their own funds, with matching funds provided by the Company. Click on Think Pink, Practice Pink 2014 to view photos from Henry Schein's "Think Pink, Practice Pink" Day.

In addition to its monetary donations, Henry Schein also provides in-kind support to cancer-related organizations, including the donation of 1,500 Henry Schein Cares Welcome Kits to the ACS's Hope Lodge, a network of free temporary housing services throughout the country for cancer patients and their loved ones. For the sixth year in a row, the Company provided kits containing personal hygiene and related items to help make guests' stays more comfortable. 

About Henry Schein Cares and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation

Henry Schein Cares, Henry Schein's global corporate social responsibility program, stands on four pillars: engaging Team Schein Members to reach their potential, ensuring accountability by extending ethical business practices to all levels within Henry Schein, promoting environmental sustainability, and expanding access to health care for underserved and at-risk communities around the world. Health care activities supported by Henry Schein Cares focus on three main areas: advancing wellness, building capacity in the delivery of health care services, and assisting in emergency preparedness and relief.

Firmly rooted in a deep commitment to social responsibility and the concept of enlightened self-interest championed by Benjamin Franklin, the philosophy behind Henry Schein Cares is a vision of "doing well by doing good." Through the work of Henry Schein Cares to enhance access to care for those in need, the Company believes that it is furthering its long-term success.         

Established in 2008, the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, works to foster, support, and promote dental, medical, and animal health by helping to increase access to care for communities around the world. 

The Henry Schein Cares Foundation carries out its mission through financial and health care product donations that support health care professionals and community-based programs focused on prevention, wellness, and treatment; disaster preparedness and relief; and capacity building of health institutions that provide training and care.

To learn more about the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, please visit: www.hscaresfoundation.org. The "Helping Health Happen Blog" is a platform for health care professionals to share their volunteer experiences delivering assistance to those in need globally. To read more about how Henry Schein Cares is making a difference, please visit our blog: http://helpinghealthhappen.org.

About Henry Schein, Inc.      

Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs more than 17,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 800,000 customers.

The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 28 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $9.6 billion in 2013, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 16 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein website at www.henryschein.com.

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