Cummins recognizes that with its role as a corporate leader comes a responsibility to help improve the communities in which its employees work and live. It is a responsibility that Cummins, particularly here in Jamestown, brings to life through its actions and the volunteer activities of its employees.
Central to the livelihood of those living and working in and around Jamestown, New York is the continued success of WCA Hospital. For this reason, the Cummins' Jamestown Engine Plant is supporting Sharing the Gift of Health: The Capital Campaign for Our Emergency Department with a $50,000 campaign gift.
"We are pleased to provide support for this critical initiative in our community," says David Porter, Plant Manager for the Cummins' Jamestown Engine Plant. "It is extremely important that members of our community have accesses to high quality healthcare when they most need it."
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From left are: Karl Sisson, WCA director of development; Anna Dibble, Cummins Jamestown Engine director of operations; Angie Peck, Cummins Jamestown Engine community involvement leader; Aditi Salvi, Cummins Jamestown Engine director of human resources; Brenda Ireland, WCA Hospital board of directors chair; and David Porter, Cummins Jamestown Engine plant manager, standing inside one of two Trauma/Resuscitation rooms within WCA Hospital’s new Emergency Department. Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant donated $50,000 in support of the capital campaign.
"We are making a difference in the lives of many people here in the local community by supporting this project," says Angie Peck, Cummins' Community Involvement Leader.
"On behalf of the Board and the entire WCA family, I am extremely grateful to the leadership and employees of the Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant," says Brenda Ireland, Chair of the WCA Hospital Board of Directors. "This tremendous gift is another perfect example of Cummins' longstanding commitment to the well-being of our community and we are exceptionally thankful for their generosity."
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, Cummins serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 5,200 dealer locations. Cummins reported a net income of $1.04 billion in 2010.
Cummins mission is, "making people's lives better by unleashing the power of Cummins." That simple, yet ambitious, statement serves as the guiding vision for Cummins and its 38,000 employees. Their energy and commitment make it possible to maintain a leadership position in the markets it serves. To learn more, visit www.cummins.com.
Construction of WCA Hospital's 21st-century Emergency Department and is preparing to open. With great advances in space and privacy, WCA Hospital's new 18,000 square foot Emergency Department will dramatically improve the overall patient experience.
To date, WCA has surpassed the 88% mark by securing $14.5 million toward the $16.5 million capital campaign goal and is accepting gifts and pledges payable through 2013. To make a gift to support Sharing the Gift of Health: The Capital Campaign for Our Emergency Department, please contact Karl Sisson at 664-8423 or visit wcahospital.org.