At the close of GSX 2025, Gallagher Security emphasized that safeguarding what truly matters goes beyond technological advancements.
Through its Security Meets Solidarity campaign, the global security manufacturer successfully raised over $7,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), significantly surpassing its original target.
Security Meets Solidarity: Community Support
Melissa Vidakovic, Director of Marketing for the Americas, shared, “We went into GSX hoping to raise $3,000, and our team was thrilled to reach that goal on day one. We all hoped to surpass our goal, but we were blown away by the incredible response from attendees and are grateful for the support."
"Every donation makes a difference. Our industry is built on protecting people, and at GSX we saw that extend to something deeply personal.”
Critical Funds for Life-Saving Research
Miriam Shaw, Head of Communications and Public Relations, visited BCRF’s New York headquarters to deliver the donations
Miriam Shaw, Head of Communications and Public Relations, visited BCRF’s New York headquarters to deliver the donations. She noted, “The support we received from GSX attendees was overwhelming. Our team had many moving conversations with people whose families, friends, and colleagues have been impacted by this disease."
"We were deeply grateful for the connections made and opportunity to raise critical funds for life-saving research, and to deliver a message of unity and compassion that goes far beyond security.”
Appreciation from BCRF
Sadia Zapp, Managing Director at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, expressed, “We’re deeply grateful to Gallagher Security and the GSX community for their generosity and commitment to advancing breast cancer research."
"Every dollar raised helps fuel BCRF’s mission to end breast cancer by funding the most promising research around the world.”
GallagHER Fundraising T-Shirts
The fundraising effort featured limited-edition GallagHER t-shirts, with all proceeds going to BCRF
The fundraising effort featured limited-edition GallagHER t-shirts, with all proceeds going to BCRF. GSX attendees showed enthusiastic support, allowing Gallagher to exceed its fundraising expectations.
Melissa commented on the initiative’s success, stating, “Security Meets Solidarity shows what happens when purpose and people come together. Seeing our peers rally behind such an important cause reinforced that protecting what matters most goes far beyond the technology we create - it’s about the impact we make together.”
Commitment to Compassion and Collaboration
Gallagher Security extended heartfelt thanks to all participants in the Security Meets Solidarity initiative.
The campaign not only generated essential funds for breast cancer research but also strengthened bonds across the security sector, highlighting that compassion and collaboration are as vital as innovation in protecting what matters most.
