Giving Life, One Donation at a Time
Celebrating World Blood Donor Day with a Legacy of Saving Lives
A selection of remarkable initiatives around the globe
From January to the end of May, Fresenius Kabi China hosted Blood Donation Day activities in multiple cities across the country. This year's campaign saw 800 participants in total, donating 52 units of platelets and around 49 liters of whole blood. On top of that, Fresenius Kabi China is also advocating for voluntary blood donation among young people every year on Youth Day since 2013. Over the past 12 years, a total of 5,726 participants have donated 1,242 units of platelets and 514 liters of whole blood.
At our headquarters in Bad Homburg, Germany, around 100 colleagues came together on May 15 to donate blood, including Dr. Christian Hauer, President of Fresenius Kabi MedTech.
Fresenius Kabi India successfully completed a blood donation camp on May 17, collaborating with Jankalyan Blood Centre at its Pune office. The day began with an awareness session on blood donation, followed by a felicitation ceremony for the members of Jankalyan Blood Centre. With 42 volunteers, around 18 liters of whole blood were donated.
Fresenius Kabi Indonesia held a blood donation drive on May 28, 2024. Open to employees and interested external parties, the event was carried out in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross in the office building. A total of 103 participants took part.
The most recent blood drive was organized in Brezins, by Fresenius Kabi France. On June 6, around 40 colleagues donated their blood in a mobile blood donation center.
Meanwhile, in Australia and New Zealand, Fresenius Kabi is proud of its Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Team and the recently launched NZ Blood Service Team. Both teams comprise employees, their family members, and friends, who regularly donate whole blood, plasma, and platelets to help save lives across the region.
Besides hosting several blood drives each year, Fresenius Kabi USA is home to the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame. It was created 25 years ago to recognize and celebrate exceptional blood donors, advocates, and volunteers in the U.S. Blood centers across the country submit nominations, from which 12 individuals are chosen annually based on their demonstrated commitment and passion for donating blood or encouraging blood donation. By honoring these remarkable individuals, we not only acknowledge their contributions but also inspire others to join the life-saving mission of blood donation.
The dedication and commitment shown by employees all around the world in these blood donation initiatives are truly remarkable. They are not just fulfilling their corporate responsibilities but also upholding a promise to life, demonstrating the power of collective action. Together, we’re creating a legacy of life-saving impact, one donation at a time.