Joan Salter Fund (JSF)
Servcorp actively raises money for the Joan Salter Fund, a charity that helps young people suffering from cancer or debilitating diseases such as multiple sclerosis. The Rotary Club of Sydney, Australia, of which Joan Salter was a committed member, administers the JSF on Servcorp's behalf.
Joan Salter worked as Servcorp's International General Manager between 1985 and 1996. She was a vibrant, successful businesswoman, and instrumental in Servcorp's development. Joan passed away as a result of cancer at the young age of 46.
Servcorp and the JSF:
- Cancer Research
JSF supports research into what causes bowel and other cancers. This research includes factors such as lifestyle, diet, and ethnicity. Surprisingly, it is the first in depth study of its kind, globally. - Micro Research Company (MRC) Patents
Servcorp energetically supports MRC Holdings' work on mechanisms to inhibit tumors. It is hoped that MRC's research into Vitamin D3 and Albendazole will some day be able to help those suffering from liver cancer. A University of NSW research team, Unisearch, is currently testing patented treatments on patients. - Resect - a surgical procedure which targets liver cancer
This procedure drastically reduces blood loss by 70 - 90%. 40 patients have already benefited from Resect, and it is hoped that this innovative technology will ultimately lead to a cure for liver cancer. - MS Study Internet Lounge, Lidcombe NSW
Servcorp provides young people immobilized by multiple sclerosis access to the Internet. This special cyber lounge is designed specifically for patients receiving treatment or living at the MS Centre in Lidcombe, NSW. - Salvation Army
Servcorp is a longtime supporter of the Red Shield Appeal's work.
Other Servcorp social contributions include:
- Toys for sick children in Sydney
Servcorp clients and the Servcorp team jointly donated toys to sick kids at The Royal Children’s Hospital. (Christmas 2004). - Canberra, Australia Bush Fires 2003 - more than 400 houses lost
Many home-based businesses were also in danger. Servcorp promptly offered support to the ACT government's Business Relief Package. Servcorp provided Virtual Offices free of cost and no strings attached. Those in need had instant IT and communications infrastructure, meeting room facilities, and more. - Canberra's Solar Car: the Spirit of Canberra
2002 FIA Dream Cup Solar Race, Suzuka Japan:Servcorp was an enthusiastic sponsor of Lake Tuggeranong College's project to develop and race a solar-powered car in Japan.
