Giving objectives
Giving objectives
Edwards’ commitment to charitable giving and participation in philanthropic causes is one of the defining elements of our culture. Edwards partners with charitable organizations to improve the quality of life of patients and people facing barriers. Support includes funding, donation of Edwards’ technologies for humanitarian medical care, and employee volunteerism. Since 2004, the company and Edwards Lifesciences Foundation have gifted more than $200 million to charitable causes globally.
Our giving purpose
Our giving focuses on improving the quality of life of patients and people facing barriers so they have the opportunity to thrive. We accomplish this through our giving via:
- Foundation funding: supporting charitable partners with financial donations
- Technology donation: donating Edwards’ technologies for humanitarian care
- Employee volunteerism: inspiring a giving culture with passionate employee engagement
Our giving programs
To bring our giving to life, we have the following programs engaging our charitable partners and employees:
- Every Heartbeat Matters funding: focused on increasing access to treatment for structural heart patients facing barriers so they have the opportunity to thrive
- Strengthen Our Community funding: focused on supporting neighbors in communities where employees live and work
- Technology donations: donating Edwards’ technologies for humanitarian care
- Employee volunteerism: aspiration that every employee participates
- Charity Board Placement: meeting partner needs with employee expertise
- Employee Matching Gifts: amplifying our employees’ generosity
- Every Heartbeat Matters Pro Bono Corps: meeting EHM partner needs with employee expertise