Every year, we are inspired by the stories and causes close to our employees’ hearts.Because we pride ourselves on manufacturing our coated webbings right here in Ohio, BioPlastics is especially involved in efforts that benefit local charities or families.

One such story is that of Max, a 5-year-old boy with Down Syndrome from Eastern Europe. Max was recently moved from an orphanage to a mental institution because in his country, that’s what happens to children with special needs when they no longer can be cared for in an orphanage. A local Cleveland family has decided to adopt Max and essentially save his life!

The BioPlastics team was so touched by Max’s story that we embarked on a number of fundraising initiatives. “Frankie’s Lunch” is one way we solicit donations from our employees. Our director of Fabricated Services, Frank Rogers, was a chef at a local restaurant for 20 years. He cooks our staff delicious lunches for $6, and the proceeds go toward Max’s adoption. So far, we’ve raised almost $1,000 through Frankie’s Lunches and other donations from vendors and employees!

Our staff feels a sense of pride when they know their money is going toward a worthy cause. BioPlastics is proud to support needs of local organizations and people. When Max arrives in the U.S., one of his first visits will be to BioPlastics and we can’t wait to welcome him!

For more information, visit www.operationmaxrescue.com.