North America: Big name sponsor for swimming events

To help support innovation in cancer research, Merck announced it is making a $3-million charitable contribution to the non-profit Swim Across America’s Champions Against Cancer event. Established 30 years ago, the national organization was founded with the purpose of granting the proceeds from its benefit swims to fund cancer research and clinical trials. Merck will look to complete its own event by establishing Merck employee teams at Swim Across America benefit swims. The company will kick off its participation at the first 2018 national event, to be held April 14 in Tampa, FL.