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BASF Dunk Tank Raises Money for Multiple Sclerosis

The event brought the total raised by BASF employees for Michigan Multiple Sclerosis to more than $15,600 this year.

Some BASF employees got a little wet in order to raise some cash for Michigan Multiple Sclerosis.

The BASF Women in Business employee group sponsored a carnival at BASF’s Wyandotte facility on July 25. The highlight of the event was a dunk tank where employees had the chance to toss softballs at a target to send some of their managers into the tank.

In addition to the dunk tank, employees were able to visit booths with information on various BASF groups, including Environmental, Health & Safety; the African-American Employee Group; and the Asian Business Community Group. Food, refreshments and fun filled the day for the nearly 500 employees who attended. 

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The event helped bring the total of money raised by BASF employees to support Michigan Multiple Sclerosis to more than $15,600 this year.

"This was a great way to make a difference in people's lives,” said Terri Willman, 2012 chairperson of BASF’s Women in Business group. “Thanks to our employees who participated in our recent MS Walk and this carnival event, we are supporting the efforts of Michigan Multiple Sclerosis to help eradicate this crippling disease.”

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The mission of BASF’s Women in Business employee group is to help BASF implement programs that attract, develop, promote and retain women in response to the changing markets. The programs offered through the group help address the challenges of a changing economic, business and social landscape.

Michigan Multiple Sclerosis serves nearly 18,000 local residents with MS and their families. The chapter's five regions offer an extensive service portfolio coordinated by a dedicated staff and thousands of volunteers across the state of Michigan.


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