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Henry Schein Animal Health - College Mains Road Dumfries DG2 0NU

Henry Schein Animal Health starts the Back to School programme

to help children start the new school year feeling confident and motivated
Dumfries, Scotland, 28 August, 2015 Volunteers from Henry Schein Animal Health recently
brought their Back to School charity programme to Scotland. The programme helped around
30 children begin the school year prepared for success. School essentials provided to the
children ranged from new first day supplies, bought by the Team Schein Members, to
backpacks filled with classroom supplies, which were distributed at an on-site event. Team
Schein Members had been raising money from June onwards through various events, such as
car washing, bake sales and raffle. Also, donation boxes were placed around Henry Schein
Animal Healths facility in Dumfries so that stationery, lunch boxes and other products could be
donated to support as many underprivileged children as possible to help them have a great start
to the new school year.
Henry Scheins activities in the Back to School campaign are part of Henry Schein Cares, the
companys global corporate social responsibility programme, which helps increase access to
care for underserved populations globally through three focus areas: wellness, prevention, and
treatment; emergency preparedness and relief; and health care capacity building. For 18 years,
the Henry Schein Back to School programme in the United States has sponsored nearly
32,000 children. Back to School is supported by the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc., an
organization that works to help increase access to health care in underserved communities
around the world.
David Hinton, Managing Director of Henry Schein Animal Health UK, said: Henry Schein Cares
supports projects of non-profit organisations that are health care and wellness related, as well
as Team Schein Member initiatives for underserved populations. We are very proud that so
many volunteer Team Schein Members care about the underprivileged children in our
neighborhood. With the launch of the Back to School programme in Scotland, we were able to
provide the children with clothing and school supplies for their first day back at school, knowing
that this will give them the motivation and confidence to start the school year successfully. We
are confident that we will be able to carry out this programme in upcoming years.
Rachael Milligan, HR Henry Schein Animal Health UK and leader of the volunteer group adds:
Our team was extremely enthusiastic to implement this great US programme in Dumfries, from
the moment we raised the idea. All of our volunteers worked so hard to make this local
programme launch a success and to turn it into an unforgettable experience for the children. It
really was heartwarming to see and be a part of it."
Henry Schein teamed up with the local YMCA. According to Dean Goddard, Senior Youth
Worker at the Dumfries YMCA branch: "Partnering with Henry Schein on the Back to School
program is a great opportunity for us to be able to help low-income children and families handle
those expenses. We are happy to be part of this new initiative by Henry Schein Cares in
Scotland, which helps families get ready for this important time of year."
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YMCA is a charitable organisation that sees young people and others as having real value and
equal status. YMCA Scotland invests in Scotlands young people to help them to realise their
fullest potential. The organizations other important priorities include strengthening families at
the heart of local communities and effectively responding to the needs of the most vulnerable
children, young people and families.
Caption for attached photos
1. Team Schein and the Back-to-School boxes
2. Children at Henry Scheins Back-to-School event in Dumfries, Scotland
3. Back-to-School invitation

About Henry Schein Cares

Henry Schein Cares, the corporate social responsibility program of Henry Schein rests on four pillars:
participation by members of the Schein team to reach their potential, accountability by extending ethical
business practices to all levels within Henry Schein, promotion of environmental sustainability, and the
expansion of access to healthcare for underserved and at-risk communities throughout the world. With
the support of Henry Schein Cares, healthcare activities will focus on three main areas: promoting
wellness, building capacity in the provision of healthcare services, and assisting emergency
preparedness and relief. Firmly rooted in a deep commitment to social responsibility and the concept of
self-interest defended by Benjamin Franklin, the philosophy behind Henry Schein Cares is a vision of do
good by doing good.[] The Company believes that through the work of Henry Schein Cares to improve
access to healthcare for the needy, it is assuring its long-term success. Established in 2008, 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

Henry Schein Animal Health UK is a leading supplier of veterinary products and services in the United
Kingdom. Located in Dumfries, Scotland and founded in 1921 (Dunlops), Henry Schein Animal Health
serves the animal health profession throughout the United Kingdom with pharmaceuticals, equipment, pet
food and veterinary disposables. Henry Schein Animal Health has been a subsidiary of Henry Schein
since 2007. A Fortune 500 Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100 Index, Henry Schein
employs more than 18.000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 1 million. 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 100,000 branded products and Henry
Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 150,000 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 30 countries. For
more information, please visit the Henry Schein Animal Health UK web site at
http://www.hsanimalhealth.co.uk or the corporate web site at www.henryschein.com.

Contact:

Stefanie Fleige
Senior Manager International Corporate Communications
Phone: +49 40 665 68 691
Email: stefanie.fleige@henryschein.com
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