A Shared Commitment to Community
Sherwin-Williams has generously contributed 10,000 new and unused N-95 facemasks to help protect and support UH’s frontline caregivers during the ongoing global health crisis. The personal protective equipment comes as critical support as the hospital prepares for an expected surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases.
“Sherwin-Williams is proud to support those that are providing for our community’s health and safety, today and every day," said John G. Morikis, Chairman and CEO, Sherwin-Williams.
Both founded in Cleveland in 1866, Sherwin-Williams and University Hospitals have grown significantly over the years – one into a successful, global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products; the other into a super-regional health system at the forefront of medical discovery and innovation. But both share a deep and abiding commitment to the local community.
In 1981, Sherwin-Williams CEO John G. (“Jack”) Breen joined the UH Board of Trustees, beginning an as of yet unbroken string of Sherwin-Williams CEOs to serve in such capacity. Jack and his corporate successors – Christopher M. Connor and, most recently, John G. Morikis – have been among the hospital’s most dedicated and passionate advocates. Jack and his wife, Mary Jane Breen, created the Breen Breast Health Pavilion located in UH Seidman Cancer Center on the main campus of University Hospitals; Chris and Sara Connor are champions of integrative health via the UH Connor Integrative Health Network; and last year, John and Tammy Morikis established the Ethel Morikis Endowed Chair in Nursing Leadership in memory of John‘s mother, herself a longtime nurse.
“Every day, UH caregivers work to ensure the health and well-being of countless patients and families. During this pandemic, their role is that much more important,” said John. “At Sherwin-Williams, we want to play our part to support them and the entire community as we weather this crisis together.”
University Hospitals is grateful to all individuals and organizations willing to help our caregivers, patients and community during the COVID-19 crisis. Community response and caregiver support funds have been established to support the extensive patient care, medical supplies, research and education needs.