Since 2007, DaVita has raised millions and
impacted thousands globally through annual activity-based
events
DENVER, Nov. 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita, a leading provider
of kidney care services, today announced the success of its 2023
Move It With Purpose (MIWP) event. MIWP is an annual
community-driven initiative that brings together DaVita teammates,
friends, family members, and the kidney care community to support
Bridge of Life, a nonprofit founded by DaVita to support the
prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
The month-long event challenges participants to "Move It" by
engaging in a physical activity of their choice. This year's
fundraiser achieved record-breaking participation, with more than
6,400 movers logging nearly 400,000 total miles. Collectively,
participants raised more than $750,000 for Bridge of Life this year alone,
bringing the total funds raised since 2007 to more than
$15 million.
"We are exceptionally grateful for the generous support from
DaVita, our sponsors and all who participated in MIWP this year,
and every year," said Lori Vaclavik,
executive director for Bridge of Life. "Thanks to the outstanding
turnout, we are able to broaden our global impact in chronic
disease prevention and treatment to underserved communities who
need it most."
Until 2020, DaVita hosted Tour DaVita, an annual bicycling race
in which hundreds of participants rode to raise money for Bridge of
Life each year. In 2022, DaVita expanded Tour DaVita to MIWP to
enable participants the opportunity to engage through the activity
of their choice, from anywhere in the country.
The funds raised through the event help strengthen Bridge of
Life's mission to provide life-saving care to those in need around
the world and contribute directly to the fight against chronic
illness. From Bangladesh to
Belize, South Africa to Vietnam, Bridge of Life offers a variety of
services, including providing essential screenings, delivering
vital medications and facilitating chronic disease prevention
education. During Bridge of Life's 17-year history, the concerted
efforts of 3,000 volunteers and the generous support of numerous
donors have empowered the nonprofit to extend its impact to 34
countries, transforming the lives of nearly 150,000 individuals
around the world.
2023 Move It With Purpose sponsors include AmerisourceBergen,
CSL Vifor, WellDyne, Akebia Therapeutics, Baxter International
Inc., Henry Schein, Inc., SoftServe,
0TCS, Wells Fargo and WilmerHale.
About Bridge of Life
Bridge of Life (BOL), an independent 501(c)(3) public charity
founded by DaVita Inc., is an international nonprofit organization
working to strengthen health care globally through sustainable
programs that prevent and treat chronic disease. Our vision is a
world where all human beings have access to quality health care. We
strive to empower local staff, community health workers and
patients through training and education to make sustainable changes
to health care. To learn more, visit
bridgeoflifeinternational.org.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on
transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients
globally. The company is one of the largest providers of kidney
care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality
and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita cares for patients at
every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from
slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support
transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As
of September 30, 2023, DaVita served approximately 201,300
patients at 2,694 outpatient dialysis centers
in the United States. The company also operated 359
outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries worldwide. DaVita
has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, and worked
collaboratively to propel the kidney care industry to adopt an
equitable and high-quality standard of care for all patients,
everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.
Media Contact:
DaVita Newsroom
newsroom@davita.com
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