NACDS Foundation dinner raises $2.2 million

ALEXANDRIA, Va. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores this week held its Ninth Annual Foundation Dinner in New York City. This year’s fundraising event far surpassed previous records, increasing for the third consecutive year, raising $2.2 million for the NACDS Foundation.

The mission of the NACDS Foundation, the organization reported, is “to enhance support of pharmacy education, student scholarships, research and training that advance community pharmacy’s public service, and charitable organizations.”

Emmy award winner Tim Russert addressed the attendees, sharing his thoughts gained from a remarkable career, from being managing editor and moderator of Meet the Press as well as, political analyst for NBC Nightly News to serving as as senior vice president and Washington bureau chief of NBC News.

Donations raised from the dinner help advance the role of community pharmacy in numerous ways, including major research projects, pharmacy student scholarships, and charity work. Over the years, the NACDS Foundation has provided nearly $2 million in support to pharmacy education to help ensure the future of a strong and vibrant industry. And in the last year alone, it provided nearly $1 million in grants to charitable organizations that positively impact the lives of patients and the communities the chain drug industry serves.

“We could not be more thrilled or more grateful at the extensive generosity set forth by our benefactors,” said Phil Schneider, NACDS Foundation president. ”The contributions raised will enable the NACDS Foundation to continue, and even increase its work to advance community pharmacy.”