Wearing Red for Charity

Phenomenex, Inc had a blast, all in the name of charity. Hundreds of Phenomenex employees around the world showed up to work dressed in the most ridiculous attire they could gather with the only rule being:

it had to be red and look funny.

The catalyst for the global event came from the Phenomenex United Kingdom subsidiary, whose team planned some office comic relief in step with ‘Red Nose Day’.

Businesses throughout the UK use this day to take themselves less seriously at work and raise funds to help disadvantaged children by wearing silly costumes, playing practical jokes, and collecting donations for face painting and baked goods. After learning of the plan, the staff at Phenomenex Headquarters urged all of its global offices to join in the fun.

In Torrance, employees gathered outside for an afternoon of sheer outrageousness. Joining them was Donna Dawick of Cheer for Children, a Redondo Beach based nonprofit that raises donations to help acutely

ill children and their siblings at County- Harbor UCLA Medical Center and for children with orthopedic disabilities at local schools. During the event, MsDawick scored a soccer goal worth $1000 for her charity.

“We’ve been fortunate to work with the fabulous employees at Phenomenex for over four years now and I have never seen an organisation so passionate and fun. With their efforts we’ve been able to help many local children and families. This event has been amazing and will help many more.” By the end of the day Phenomenex raised $5,150 for the charity through a combination of sporting challenges, raffles, and refreshment sales.