Horizon Therapeutics provides $1.2 million to COVID-19 relief efforts

LAKE FOREST - Horizon Therapeutics Monday said it has provided $1.2 million in additional funding to U.S. and international organizations to support COVID-19 relief efforts.

"This donation will allow us to support U.S. safety net clinics as they leverage telehealth technology so patients can access the care they need from home, without worrying about putting themselves or others at risk of COVID-19 infection," said Tim Walbert, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Horizon.

The donation will aid the Chicago Community Trust, the Lake County Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, AmeriCares, ALONE, Family Carers Ireland, Enable Ireland and Toronto Foundation, the company said.

Lake Forest-based Horizon is focused on researching, developing and commercializing medicines for people impacted by rare and rheumatic diseases.

This year, Horizon has also provided more than $1 million to advocacy organizations to support COVID-19 relief initiatives for people living with rare and rheumatic diseases, the company said. This includes educational resources, emergency financial relief and internet connectivity to facilitate continued care via telehealth.