The entire HAVI Logistics organization has long been committed to supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities all over Europe. We continue to improve the lives of children and their families by providing donations and participating in activities. Since 2001, the Bad Oeynhausen Ronald McDonald House has been a home-away-from-home for families with critically ill children being treated at the Cardiology Clinic of North Rhine-Westphalia. Each year about 250 families stay there.

In 2008, thanks to about 38,000 euros in donations from HAVI Logistics employees, we were able to create a unique playground experience for the Ronald McDonald House. We gave new meaning to “park” by building a HAVI Logistics playground truck. The truck, which is constructed from robust larch and oak wood, stands at 2.5m high, 2m wide and 12m long. More than 30 different features let children put their playful imaginations in overdrive, possibly contributing to faster recuperations.

On August 30, 2008, a party was held getting everyone geared up for the use of the playground. In recognition of all HAVI Logistics employees, our logo is affixed on the front of the truck. An additional biodiesel petrol station, a shelter for outdoor-toys and bikes, takes HAVI Logistics’ commitment for the environment into account. Moving forward, our employees will perform necessary maintenance on the HAVI Logistics playground truck and future HAVI Logistics donations are committed to building a fleet of playground trucks for other Ronald McDonald Houses.