Successful premiere: First blood donation day at MAPAL
Initiated by young professionals. Great engagement among employees.
The first blood donation campaign at MAPAL was a complete success and will not be the last. More than 100 dedicated employees took part, setting an example of humanity in action. Supported by the professional team of the DRK Blutspendedienst (German Red Cross Blood Donation Service), the donation took place in a specially converted hall on the company premises.
Motivierte Berufseinsteiger hatten die Aktion ins Leben gerufen: Nach einem Aufruf der Jugend- und Auszubildendenvertretung (JAV) auf der Intranet-Plattform des Unternehmens signalisierten mehr als 300 Beschäftigte ihre Bereitschaft zur Blutspende, was deutlich machte, dass ein einziger Blutspendetag nicht ausreichen würde, um alle Freiwilligen zu berücksichtigen.
Unter den Spendewilligen waren viele, die entweder zum ersten Mal oder nach einer längeren Pause wieder an einer Spende teilnehmen wollten, animiert durch Kolleginnen und Kollegen, die regelmäßig Blut spenden. Alle schätzten es, dass MAPAL ihnen die Möglichkeit bot, die Teilnahme unkompliziert in ihren Arbeitsalltag integrieren zu können.
Auszubildende und Ersthelfer unterstützen am Blutspendetag
A commitment to social issues and good corporate citizenship are an integral part of MAPAL's corporate culture. The company is proud of the fact that these values are also firmly established among younger employees. The members of the JAV showed enormous commitment and not only took over the organisation of the blood donation campaign. They also ensured that everything ran smoothly and, together with some MAPAL first aiders, supported the DRK team on the blood donation day.
Joy among the donors
From the morning until the early evening, the donors arrived at the specially set up "blood donation centre" on the MAPAL premises. There were no waiting times as every donor could choose the preferred date in advance. The registration and filling out the forms was followed by a preliminary examination and a short consultation with the doctor. The actual blood donation was then done in a few minutes. After a short rest period, the donors were given a warm meal, cake, and the opportunity to chat to each other. The joy of having done something good was palpable in everyone. MAPAL and the German Red Cross honoured the commitment of the "lifesavers" with a small gift.
Follow-up appointment
With every donation, many sick and injured people can be helped. It only takes 500 millilitres of blood to save up to three lives. This is because those responsible at MAPAL are keen to honour their employees' willingness to donate. They have agreed to another blood donation day at the company. This will take place in a few weeks' time and the dedicated JAV team will organise it again.