Michelman employees complete charity events

Leukodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that affects the cells of the brain. Specifically, the diseases affect the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects nerve cells. Damage to this sheath slows down or blocks messages between the brain and the rest of the body. This leads to problems with movement, speaking, vision, hearing and mental and physical development and affects both young and old.

Nine Michelman employees participated in a 6km run/walk for the ELA held May 16 in Verlaine, Belgium.

On June 5, Mark Wubbels, global marketing manager for chemical specialties at Michelman, took part in a gruelling day of cycling called the Alpe d’Huzes. Wubbels climbed the Alpe D’Huez – the 11.9km climb between Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez, a famous climb often appearing in the Tour de France – six times in one day during this event. The fundraiser event is organized in an effort to raise awareness and funding for cancer research with the motto ‘giving up is not an option’.

Michelman sponsored all of the participants in support of both events. 

Steve Shifman, president and chief executive officer of Michelman, sad: ‘I’m extremely proud that our employees step up and take part in these critical fund raising events for causes that are important to all of us. 

‘As a company, and as individuals, we’re fortunate to be in a position to support these and many other causes around the globe.’