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During this giving season, we’re pleased to shine a light on the generosity of our employees, who share their time, talent, and financial resources to strengthen the communities where we live and work. “At Cardinal Health, we have a strong ethos of giving back. Our employees live that ethos, collectively and passionately supporting thousands of charitable organizations around the world,” said Jessie Cannon, president of the Cardinal Health Foundation.

“Today, GivingTuesday, we’re celebrating our employees by doubling the Foundation match for  donations,” Cannon said. “If an employee donates $50, we’ll double that and donate $100. We’re encouraging our employees to contribute to the causes they care about today.”

Volunteers of the year

Today, we also announce our annual list of Cardinal Health’s top volunteers. “Volunteering fulfills so many community needs, and has such an impact,” Cannon said. “In fiscal 2024, employees logged more than 54,000 hours of volunteerism. According to Independent Sector, one hour of volunteer service has a monetary value of $33.49 – translating to a collective $1.8 million value our employees have shared with the charitable organizations that are important to them.

“On behalf of Cardinal Health and the Cardinal Health Foundation – a big thank you to all our volunteers. We are grateful for all that you do, at work and in our communities.”

Lynette Neldon, Scientist, Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions, Cleveland, Ohio: As a scientist on our Regulatory Operations team, Lynette Neldon helps ensure the safety, efficacy and quality of the pharmaceuticals we distribute across the country. “Our work is so important, and we tackle new challenges every day,” she said. “We help make sure there are no interruptions preventing people from getting their necessary medications.”

When she’s not at work, she volunteers with Multiple Breed Rescue, a small nonprofit in Grafton, Ohio, whose mission is to care for dogs that have been mistreated. The organization depends entirely on volunteers. Neldon and her wife serve as foster caregivers to dogs of all ages, providing a safe environment for the dogs to heal, and helping prepare them for permanent homes. They have fostered more than 30 dogs over the past three years.

“Volunteering allows me to contribute to a cause I’m deeply passionate about. It gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment, and allows me to make a positive difference in our community,” she said. What’s more, “we have made lifelong friends through volunteerism, and found a community that is so supportive,” she said.

Allie Sylvis, Advisor, Human Resources Information Systems, West Jefferson, Ohio: Allie Sylvis lives and works remotely in West Jefferson, Ohio, a small community southwest of Columbus, and the town where she grew up. Sylvis is a part of Cardinal Health’s Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team, working with various HR teams and ensuring that our technology systems meet their needs. “Every day, I’m challenged with taking very difficult HR processes that need to apply to thousands of employees, and making those processes make sense for all users. My customers are our co-workers, and I take deep pride in supporting them.”

Sylvis is an active volunteer in her community; most of her volunteer activities revolve around her four children. “Volunteering is engrained into my DNA,” she said. “I grew with parents who were deeply involved in our community, and I love servant leadership.”

She’s been a Girl Scout leader for six years, guiding both of her daughters’ Scout troops. “I particularly love my work with the Girl Scouts, because it allows me to help build the girls’ courage and confidence,” she said. “My heart for community, service and leadership was built on the examples of strong females I witnessed and learned from growing up. With everything I do, I strive to continue that cycle and be a positive force for today’s girls.” 

LisaMarie Hintze, Senior Office Coordinator, Global Medical Products & Distribution segment,  Montgomery, New York: LisaMarie Hintze works in a medical products distribution center Montgomery, New York, where she is senior coordinator of office services. “I help solve problems for my colleagues, and I love that work,” she said.

As a volunteer, Hintze is particularly passionate about honoring veterans. She volunteers with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit that seeks to remember and honor those who’ve served and to teach the next generation the value of freedom. Each December, volunteers with Wreaths Across America coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies at thousands of cemeteries in all 50 states. This year marks Hintze’s fourth year of fundraising to provide more than 820 wreaths to lay on veterans’ graves.

“I get to teach local youth about the value of freedom and the sacrifices made by those who have served, helping ensure that the memory of the veterans lives on. By laying a wreath and saying the fallen veteran’s name aloud, I am acting as a visible symbol of gratitude for the nation's heroes,” she said. “The most meaningful moment I’ve had was at last year’s wreath-laying ceremony, when families with young children attended to support the cause. All were there simply to learn about and honor our local veterans.”

Mike Vogelsang, Advisor, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), Baltimore, Maryland: As part of the EHS team, Mike Vogelsang helps safeguard the health and safety of the employees in our Baltimore medical products distribution center, by ensuring they have the tools and resources necessary to safely perform their jobs, and to prevent incident or injury. “Our employees are dedicated to getting our customers the products they need to care for their patients,” he said. “To be an integral part of helping them do their jobs safely is beyond rewarding.”

Vogelsang is also a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) with two Baltimore-area volunteer fire departments. “Volunteering in the fire service gives me an opportunity to give back to the community. When we respond to an emergency call, we provide support and care to people who may be having the worst day of their lives. There aren’t words to describe the feeling of being able to support them in that moment. And the people I’ve met in the fire departments have become my friends, and my second family.”

On a recent response call, Vogelsang saw the Cardinal Health logo on the package of a medical device he was using with a patient. “That device helped us determine the patient’s condition, administer appropriate care, and get the patient to a medical facility. Seeing the Cardinal Health logo gave me a new perspective on the importance of the work we do every day,” he said.

Daniel Stands, Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Columbus, Ohio: Daniel Stands works remotely from his home in northeast Columbus, where he supports Cardinal Health’s Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions (NPHS) business, providing financial guidance to business development teams working with drug innovators on the cutting edge of cancer care. “In helping our business partners advance Cardinal Health’s mission of providing products and solutions that improve people’s lives every day, I learn so much about the work we are doing across the spectrum of healthcare.”

For the past five years, he and his family have volunteered with My Village Ministries, a nonprofit that supports families in crisis by temporarily placing children with host families and providing coaching for parents. The Stands have hosted more than 20 children from supported families for periods ranging from a single night to several months.

“There are so many children facing dire outcomes; we want to use our resources to help families step into healthy situations,” Stands said.  “There are many in our community who are hurting, and who don’t have a network of resources to live well. Our hope is to develop connections with them, and help them move into better lives. Seeing our own children welcome in and learn to love those who are suffering has been a great joy.”