A Little Mud and Sweat, All for a Great Cause
At McCann Systems, we believe in the power of technology to transform spaces, but we also believe in the power of people to change lives. Our commitment to the “McCann Cares” principle extends beyond our AV integration projects and reaches into the heart of our communities. This year, we’re proud to highlight our participation in the Boston Children’s Hospital Corporate Cup 2024, an event that perfectly aligns with our values of care, challenge, and creativity.
On July 11, a dozen McCann Systems staff members joined over 60 other company teams at the Harvard Athletic Complex for a day of friendly competition and fundraising. The event, which took place on the Boston side of Harvard’s campus—home to the iconic Harvard Stadium and Harvard Business School—surpassed the event’s ambitious goals and raised an impressive $1 million for the Boston Children’s Hospital.
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The Competition
Our team embraced the challenge, competing in various field day events, including relays, obstacle courses, and even a football toss. The spirit of friendly competition was high as we pushed ourselves to secure a respectable 16th-place finish in the Corporate Cup standings. The team was a little tired from the action, but we’re already looking forward to next year.
The Impact
The real victory was in the impact of our participation. The funds raised go directly to the Boston Children’s Hospital Every Child Fund, supporting crucial medical care, groundbreaking research, and vital family support services. This aligns perfectly with our “Care” principle, allowing us to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families facing complex medical challenges.
McCann’s Participation
As a commercial AV integrator, we’re proud to count Boston Children’s Hospital (and Harvard) among our valued clients. Our participation in the Corporate Cup strengthens our relationship, but more importantly, it also allows us to contribute meaningfully to the hospital’s mission.
The event also proved to be an excellent team-building experience for our staff. As Matt Wilson, Director of Marketing, put it, “What an outstanding result from all 60 teams- I’m especially proud to be a part of Team McCann. We hit our individual fundraising goal, Boston Children’s raised over $1M and counting, and we had a great time with each other and the other competitors. We will continue to support BCH in future events to help bring victory over illness to the children they directly support, including a golf event in the fall of 2024 and the Corporate Cup in 2025. We will stretch more and bring extra sunscreen next year!”
At McCann Systems, we’re committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we work and live. The Boston Children’s Hospital Corporate Cup exemplifies this commitment, combining our love for a little healthy competition with our passion for supporting vital causes. We look forward to future opportunities to demonstrate that McCann truly cares, both in our professional projects and our community involvement.
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