Medtronic’s foundation to give $1M for Haiti relief, company to give upto $1M more

Medtronic, foundation donate to Haiti relief

MINNEAPOLIS — Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. said Thursday it and its foundation will donate up to $2 million toward earthquake relief and rebuilding in Haiti.

The company said its foundation will give $1 million.

The company also plans to give Partners in Health up to $250,000 to match donations by its employees. It will give another $750,000 to help rebuild health care infrastructure in the island nation following the Jan. 12 earthquake.

Medtronic said it is in talks with nonprofits that could lead the rebuilding efforts. It is also giving employees up to five days of paid leave to assist in recovery efforts.