If you’ve opened a package from MCR Medical recently, you might have found a small surprise tucked inside: a packet of wildflower seeds. We love sending these out to our community, but they aren't just a random giveaway. They hold a deeply personal meaning for our team, acting as a small bridge between our history and our future.
June is a very special month on our calendars because it marks the birthday of our beloved co-founder, Karen Morrison, who passed away in 2018. Every year during her birthday month, we share these wildflower seeds as a living tribute to her memory. It’s a tradition that perfectly mirrors who Karen was. She spent her life planting seeds of joy, comfort, and encouragement everywhere she went, and just like those flowers, the warmth she brought into this world continues to spread.
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When Karen and Charlie first set out to build MCR Medical, they didn't just want to create a successful company; they wanted to build a business with a genuine soul, rooted in absolute integrity and compassion. Karen was the driving force behind that vision, and she poured her whole heart into shaping our workplace culture. For those of us who didn't have the privilege of knowing Karen personally, her presence is still incredibly easy to feel. You see it in the fabric of our daily routine, and you hear it in the stories told by the team members who worked alongside her. |
It didn’t matter if you were a brand-new employee on your very first day, a long-time colleague, or a customer calling with a quick question—Karen met everyone with the exact same open arms and genuine warmth.
For Karen, every customer was a partner in life-saving work, and every single employee was a cherished part of an extended family.
As we celebrate her birthday month, we aren't just remembering a co-founder; we are honoring the woman who gave MCR Medical its heartbeat. We carry her lessons with us daily—in the way we answer the phones, the care we put into packing every single order, and the way we look out for one another as a team.
Happy Birthday, Karen. Thank you for showing us what true kindness looks like. As your wildflowers grow across the country this summer, we promise to keep your heart at the center of everything we do.