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HHS Combined Federal Campaign KickoffGood morning. Thank you Ken Moritsugu, our Deputy Surgeon General, for that kind introduction. Ken is an outstanding individual, who cares so much and is so passionate about life. We should all strive to be what he is. Bob Levey - it is a pleasure to have you here. Maybe now we can get a good story in The Washington Post. I would also like to thank Dr. Zerhouni from the National Institutes of Health for serving as Vice-Chairman of the 2003 Combined Federal Campaign for our Department. I am so very pleased all of you, my wonderful employees, are gathered here today to officially kickoff the 2003 CFC Campaign. While this campaign may not receive as much attention or publicity as those gubernatorial campaigns out in California, I can assure you, the CFC campaign is quite worthy of all of our attention. The Combined Federal Campaign is the largest workplace fundraising model in the world. For years, the CFC has been raising money to help over 3,000 local, national, and international voluntary agencies. Five years ago, and this is what makes us great, our Department collected a total of $2.5 million for the campaign. Bob, maybe you should write a story on that. That's incredible. And, last year we collected over $3.7 million. Our generosity increased by over 1 million dollars in less than 5 years. That generosity is why this Department has been the number one top CFC fundraiser in the National Capital Area for the past three years. I always say, and I get some pushback, that I have the best employees working for me in the federal government. This campaign continues to prove that I also have the most thoughtful and most passionate and compassionate employees working for me. It is my goal that we continue to build upon our great record and remain the top leader for the fourth year in a row. We can do it and we will do it. This year's campaign theme is "You Have the Power to Help." Each and every one of you does have the power to help. And you have more power than you probably think you do. There are so many ways to help other individuals. I encourage each of you to identify one or two issues that you care about. Learn about these causes and about how you can put your resources and talents to work. The CFC's a great way to get involved. Edmund Burke said, "Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little." After making your contribution, whether it is financial or by donating your time, you will feel a sense of gratitude. And you will know that your contribution is going to building houses for the homeless, researching cures for diseases, making wishes come true for terminally ill children, sending a child to camp or helping them become active in the arts, and the list continues with so many other good works. Some of these organizations and charities are here with us around the room, today. Please take the time to visit with them and learn more about the differences they are making. Together, all of us can continue to make a difference in the lives of others. God love each and every one of you. Last Revised: October 20, 2003 |
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