A Night With The Stars...

It wasn’t really a night with the Stars, more like an afternoon with the Stars. Med One was once again the proud sponsor of the Utah Jazz Salt Lake Stars Kids Day, and it was another amazing event for everyone.

At Med One, we believe that thriving communities are the cornerstone of a prosperous society. As a business deeply rooted in the local landscape, we understand the importance of giving back and actively engaging with our communities. Kids Day with the Stars is just one of many events that we participate in on a regular basis. This type of community involvement not only enriches the lives of others, but also enhances our business.

Our involvement goes beyond a monetary donation; it is about building meaningful connections and fostering a sense of belonging. At Med One, we seek opportunities to engage with local initiatives, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations—with a strong emphasis on those activities that benefit kids in our various local communities.

Over the years, two of our largest events are geared specifically to kids: The Stars Kids Day basketball game and the Salt Lake Bees Kids Day baseball game. Both events focus on 5th graders from elementary schools throughout our community. The initiative of the Stars game was an educational focus on careers in sports with the goal of educating and informing the young students of the possible careers in sports across all fields, beyond just a player, promoting continued education and individual creativity.

Prior to the game, an assembly was held at each school with members of the Utah Jazz, Salt Lake Stars, and Med One, speaking to the kids about the importance of education while opening their eyes to the numerous career opportunities in the world of sports and other industries. The game provided excitement to keep the young fans engaged and included careers in sports educational videos, t-shirt giveaways, and interactive in-game activities.

With over 5,000 5th Grade students attending and another 5,000 in March—the impact of this event was wide reaching. However, the positive impact was not just felt by the kids attending the game. Med One had several employees in attendance to help out. Providing this service was a meaningful experience. I think our Senior VP of Human Capital, Grady Brown, summed it up perfectly when he made the comment, “I was able to attend the game with my 7-year-old grandson, and we had a great time watching these amazing athletes participate in this very exciting event. It’s so rewarding to me personally to be a part of a company that helps so many people in the healthcare industry, and many of the people in communities where our employees live and work.” The Stars game and Bees games are just two examples of the many community events we participate in. These activities are happening throughout all 14 locations of Med One on a regular basis. Sometimes they are large events and other times they are small, but regardless of the size the impact is huge, both for the recipients and the employees.

As we look to the future, our commitment to provide lifesaving medical equipment to the healthcare industry remains steadfast. As does our commitment to serving the communities in which we reside. We know that community involvement lies at the heart of our business culture. By actively engaging with the communities we serve, we not only enrich the lives of others but also strengthening our own organization. I am grateful to be a part of an organization that firmly believes in trying to make a positive difference in the world.