As the cost of living continues to rise, prescription discount services like BuzzRx are more popular than ever because of the savings they provide on brand-name and generic drugs. With the majority of Americans focused on saving money, giving back has taken a back seat — in 2023, charitable giving dropped 2.1% overall and 2.4% for individuals.
BuzzRx understands the importance of social responsibility and has created a seamless way to help people save on prescriptions while actively supporting charitable causes that address community health needs.
As Matthew Herfield, Co-Founder and CEO of BuzzRx, explains, “Engaging in nonprofit partnerships is a valuable way for us to fulfill our core goal — improving the health of communities across the country. Making prescriptions more affordable is just one aspect of accomplishing that — giving back to nonprofits allows us to create an even greater impact beyond just our cardholders. Our charitable partnerships allow us to expand our influence for good beyond individuals and to entire communities.”
BuzzRx customers can select which charity receives a donation when they choose their prescription discount card, giving them direct control over how they help their community.
1. Helping Grant Wishes Through Make-A-Wish®
Founded in 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of the most well-known nonprofits in the United States. Its unique mission is to help fulfill the wishes of children with critical illnesses.
BuzzRx has donated over $7.7 million to Make-A-Wish, helping the organization grant over 750 wishes to date, including trips to Paris or Hawaii, meeting professional athletes, or having a themed party. The experience can be a meaningful highlight for children and their families, providing a reprieve from the stress of treatments and moments of hope, strength, and joy for wish kids.
“We started by partnering with local Make-A-Wish chapters in Arizona, Nebraska and Florida,” Herfield explains. “Those initial partnerships proved successful and the partnership expanded nationwide with Make-A-Wish America in 2014. Since then, we’ve been privileged to help grant hundreds of children’s wishes, with the donations funding wishes in the local community where BuzzRx customers used their cards. It’s heartwarming to see the joy these experiences can provide to children and their families who have endured so much.”
2. Helping Vulnerable Animals Through the ASPCA®
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA) is the first animal welfare organization in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals. The ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for preventing cruelty to animals throughout the United States. BuzzRx is proud to support its efforts to reduce animal homelessness and promote animal adoption nationwide.
Their partnership aims to help save the lives of more companion animals and call attention to the proven connection between pets and their owners’ mental and physical health. Sadly, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide each year, and only 4.1 million are adopted. Using the free BuzzRx prescription discount card benefiting the ASPCA creates additional funds to help care for more animals in need and increases their chances of finding loving homes.
Herfield shared, “We’re proud to have donated over $1 million to the ASPCA through our partnership. Pet owners can also save on their pets’ prescriptions that are sent to be filled at ‘human’ pharmacies, such as Walgreens or CVS.”
3. Fighting Kidney Disease With the National Kidney Foundation®
Chronic kidney disease affects an estimated 37 million Americans, with one in three people with diabetes affected by the condition. In addition, one in three adults is at risk of kidney disease due to factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, or their family history.
“We’re proud to support the National Kidney Foundation in their vital mission to raise awareness of kidney disease, prevention, and treatment efforts,” Herfield says. “Roughly 100,000 people in the United States are on the list for a kidney transplant, and unfortunately, 13 die each day while waiting. Kidney disease is a silent disease — many people aren’t aware they have it until it becomes advanced. This causes it to be often overlooked. Our partnership helps ensure that more people become aware of chronic kidney disease and take action.”
4. Battling Hunger By Supporting Regional Food Banks
Despite the United States’ general prosperity, food insecurity and hunger remain persistent issues. Feeding America reports that “44 million people in the United States are food insecure,” which includes 13 million children and encompasses 100% of counties in the United States.
Food insecurity can lead to a wide range of negative health outcomes for individuals and communities. It has been linked to serious conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, as well as mental health disorders. Food insecure children may struggle in school, creating significant lasting challenges.
To help alleviate the impact of hunger across the country, BuzzRx has partnered with 16 regional food banks in Texas, California, Florida, New Jersey, and elsewhere to address food insecurity in these areas.
“To date, we’ve helped our partner food banks provide over 5 million meals to families and individuals in need,” Herfield says. “All too often, food-insecure individuals find themselves choosing between paying for food or medicine, a choice that they simply shouldn’t have to make. Food banks play a vital role in directly reducing household costs for essential food items so people can live healthy lives and can meet other basic needs.”
Making a Difference
As these examples show, patients using the BuzzRx card benefiting nonprofits not only save on their prescriptions but also help contribute to a greater cause at no additional cost. Every time the card is used, BuzzRx donates $1 to a charity chosen by the cardholder. This allows users to support the cause that matters most to them and their community, making a real difference with every purchase.This enables users to provide critical support to health-related nonprofits in their area, enabling these organizations to broaden their reach as they serve communities across the country. In this case, BuzzRx’s social responsibility mindset creates a true win-win for patients and entire communities.