HARTING employees donate blood again

The HARTING Technology Group has once again joined forces with the DRK Blood Donation Service West to encourage blood donations this year. On two campaign days, 92 employees donated a total of 46 litres of blood. In doing so, the participants made an important contribution to the care of patients in the region and beyond. This is particularly important as blood reserves in Germany fluctuate considerably.

The DRK Blood Donation Service West has been pointing out for months that the supply situation varies greatly depending on blood type and that shortages occur more frequently, especially during holiday periods or winter months. Blood products are needed every day – especially for the treatment of tumour patients, for surgical procedures and for the treatment of serious accident injuries. Currently, blood type 0 negative is in particularly high demand. Every donation helps to provide reliable support to hospitals. "Blood is and remains an indispensable therapeutic agent. We are very pleased about the strong participation at HARTING and that new donors join us every year," says Tilman Eichler, regional representative for the blood donation organisation at the German Red Cross Blood Donation Service East Westphalia-Lippe. "Such ongoing cooperation helps us to compensate for fluctuations and provide reliable care for patients."

Simone Klaus, occupational safety expert at HARTING, organised the donation campaign once again. Blood donation is firmly anchored in the calendars of many employees, but it is still important to recruit new supporters. "We are delighted about every single participant. I am particularly grateful to colleagues who donate regularly and set a good example," emphasises Klaus. "In order for us to work together to counteract the declining number of blood donations, we need young people in particular to take this small but important step. Every donation helps!"

With its annual donation campaign, the HARTING Technology Group underlines its social commitment and close ties to the region. The cooperation with the DRK Blood Donation Service West has been in place for many years and has become an integral part of the company's health and prevention programme.