MedImmune Build-A-Bike in the DC Area Helps Local Kids, and Strengthens Teamwork
MedImmune Build A Bike in the DC Area Makes the Holiday a Whole Lot Better for some some local kids. They came together to build a better future for kids who need a helping hand. Some dedicated folks from MedImmune lived up to its culture, its motto of Innovation, Inspiration, and Integration. They gathered to learn teamwork in a fun way. A way that celebrates their core beliefs and give back to those less fortunate. In a world of science that is as important as life itself, this worldwide biologics unit of AstraZeneca searches for the tiniest detail, a molecular structure, a cell that can be targeted and treated for diseases like cancer, deadly viruses or auto-immune.You feel an urgency among these people to hurry up and “make it better” “discover” or figure it out.What all these dedicated scientists, and professionals do every day is hard to comprehend. It is hard to imagine that in 1988 four dedicated individuals came together and called it MedImmune. Now they are one of the world’s leading biotech companies, and carry their passion and company culture into their community.
Part of an annual event, they came together to build a stronger team, learn about themselves, each other, let their hair down, and build some bikes for charity. Smiles, tears and laughter ruled the day, as teams solved puzzles to get bike parts and learned each other’s strengths along the way. Gail Wasserman, PHD, says the MedImmune culture is defined by selfless motivation, and love of science.That culture was obvious on this day. They took time to get to know the kids a little bit, adjust some seats and teach others how to ride. For the kids, it was a day of empowerment – someone outside their family, who did not have to, did something wonderful for them.If you are looking for an event that will strengthen your team and give back to your community, Build-A-Bike could be the centerpiece for your next conference, convention or meeting.
By Connie Timpson Sr. Instructor/Performance Coach/The Leader’s Institute
