Medtronic Calls for Applications for 2015 Bakken Invitation Award
June 22 2015 - 12:00PM
Ten Honorees Will
Each Earn a $20,000 Grant
DUBLIN - June 22, 2015 -
Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) announced today that it is seeking
applications for the 2015 Bakken Invitation Award, a global program
honoring and connecting people who have overcome health challenges
with the help of medical technology and are now selflessly giving
back to their communities.
Currently in its third year, the Bakken Invitation
Award will honor ten inspirational people who use their "extra
life" - gained through the help of medical technology - to serve
others. Each honoree earns a $20,000 charitable grant from
Medtronic Philanthropy to be donated to a nonprofit organization of
his or her choice and a trip to a celebration event in Hawaii with
Medtronic co-founder Earl Bakken.
The Bakken Invitation awarded 10 honorees in 2013
and 10 in 2014. See their stories and more at
www.LiveOnGiveOn.org.
"My dream is that Medtronic can inspire millions
of people to use their 'extra life' to make a positive difference
in the world," says Earl Bakken, cofounder of Medtronic. "After I
received my first pacemaker, I realized that I had indeed been
given the gift of extra time. I want to ask everyone who is in a
similar situation, 'What will you do with your extra life?'"
To qualify for the Bakken Invitation Award,
applicants 14 years or older must use a medical device therapy to
treat the following disease categories: heart disease, diabetes,
chronic pain, spinal disorders, or neurological,
gastroenterological and urological disorders. All applicants with
eligible medical technology, regardless of device manufacturer, can
apply or be nominated. Applicants must have an established
relationship of involvement with a legal nonprofit organization for
six months or more.
Applications for the 2015 Award will be accepted
until July 31, 2015. To apply or nominate someone for this honor,
visit www.LiveOnGiveOn.org. A selection committee will review all
nominations, and applicants will be notified in
September.
Medtronic also hosts a global online community where patients can
share how they are giving back after receiving extra life from a
medical device. At www.LiveOnGiveOn.org, they can connect with
other people who share similar health conditions and charitable
passions in their hometown and around the world. For every
story shared, Medtronic Philanthropy will donate $10 to Project
HOPE to help ensure that medical technology is available in
underserved communities around the world. Project HOPE provides
medical training and health education and conducts humanitarian
assistance programs in more than 35 countries.
For additional background, photos, logos and
video, visit www.liveongiveoninfo.com.
See how 2014 Honorees are making a difference with
their "extra life": Bakken Invitation 2014.
And follow the program and stay inspired with
real-time updates on Facebook.com/LiveOnGiveOn and on Twitter with
the hashtag #LiveOnGiveOn.
About Medtronic
Philanthropy
Medtronic Philanthropy focuses on expanding access to quality
chronic disease care among underserved populations worldwide, in
addition to supporting health initiatives in communities where
Medtronic employees live and give.
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin,
Ireland, is the global leader in medical technology -- alleviating
pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people
around the world.
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Contacts:
Rich Fischer
Medtronic Philanthropy
+1-763-505-2975
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