Curt & Angela Weitnauer
Donor Since: 2014
1. How long have you been Bridge of Life supporters?
Mar Cor Purification has supported Bridge of Life since its beginning, before I [Curt] took over as president of the company. Angela and I chose to begin making personal contributions to Bridge of Life in 2014.
2. What made you first decide to contribute financially to Bridge of Life?
My company has always contributed, and we feel that we have both a corporate and personal responsibility to give back. Mar Cor Purification makes a profit in serving the dialysis community; it seems right to share with those who need dialysis but cannot access it. From a personal perspective, it was the needs of children in Jamaica that drew my wife Angela and me in as supporters. The thought that those kids might perish due to a lack of simple supplies was more than we could bear.
3. Why do you continue to fund Bridge of Life’s work?
We like the idea that Bridge of Life targets sustainable development of dialysis services. Bridge of Life’s assistance is not a one-time event, but instead, Bridge of Life works to make an area self-sufficient in providing dialysis care. We also refuse to stand by while children suffer.
4. If you were speaking to a prospective donor, what would you consider the most important information to share about Bridge of Life and its work?
We would emphasize three key areas: 1) Bridge of Life’s focus on supporting sustainable dialysis care in areas that desperately need it, 2) that donations are put to work, not used for administration, and 3) the organization’s goal is long-term sustainable care for those who would otherwise die without treatment.
5. What do you hope Bridge of Life is able to accomplish in the upcoming year or two with your continued investment and support?
Our hope is that Bridge of Life continues to identify communities in need of quality dialysis care with an emphasis on areas that can develop a sustainable model of providing treatment to those in need. We’d like to see Bridge of Life continue to help the most vulnerable communities gain access to care.
6. Is there anything else you would like to share?
Angela and I, and all Mar Cor Purification employees, appreciate the work that Bridge of Life is doing. We are proud to help and to play a small role in providing critical care to individuals who need it most.
