Ocean Mist Farms took part in the American Cancer Society's annual Relay For Life event last weekend in Salinas, California. In less than 50 days since joining the cause, the company climbed to fifth place in charitable rankings out of 77 participating teams.
The company mascot "Arti" made a special appearance at the Relay For Life event.
With nearly 20 employees walking at the event – and a weeklong company-wide fundraising campaign – the team quickly mobilized a series of engaging fundraising events to support this important cause. These included contests, raffles, a scavenger hunt, a bake sale, a pizza lunch, freshly made tacos, and a homemade salsa sale.
Ocean Mist Farms showed its support by decorating its corporate office inside and out. Upon entering the parking lot, visitors were greeted by vibrant purple ribbons adorning large planters lining the entrance. The front columns were wrapped in striking purple spirals, creating a powerful visual of the company's commitment to the effort before even stepping through the doors.
The company decorated its corporate office inside and out.
Inside the office's main foyer, the decorations continued with a sea of purple. Hanging paper lanterns and purple tablecloths set the stage for a display of beautifully curated gift baskets for the raffle. A thoughtfully arranged tribute table stood in honor of cancer survivors, flanked by large bilingual signs (in English and Spanish) reminding everyone of the volunteer-led program's mission: to celebrate survivors, honor caregivers, remember loved ones, and fight back against cancer.
At the Relay For Life Walk in downtown Salinas on Saturday, September 21st, the company mascot "Arti" made a special appearance, much to the delight of participants; especially the children, who are always thrilled to see the cheerful rotund artichoke wherever he shows up.
L: Chris Drew; R: one of the raffle basket winners, Hilda Medina.
"So many of us have been touched by the devastating diagnosis of cancer, whether directly or indirectly, making this event deeply personal to so many," said president and CEO, Chris Drew. "I'm incredibly inspired by the dedication and commitment our employees have shown in supporting such a worthy cause."
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Lori Bigras
Ocean Mist Farms
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https://www.oceanmist.com/