Already, at this year’s first copmany blood donation, organized in cooperation with the Hungarian Red Cross, we had a good turnout of almost a hundred people. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people, so Hankook employees contributed to the recovery of three hundred patients with this blood collection campaign.
However, the participants not only helped, but also got an idea of their own health condition, as the blood type and screening for infectious diseases (HIV, Hepatitis B, C, etc.) are also carried out at such occasions. Donating blood is a beneficial act for all concerned, we serve not only the common good, but it is good also for the donor’s organism.
- Did you know that people who give blood at least once a year have a reduced risk of cancer and heart attack?
- It is also interesting to note that one such session can be used as an intense workout, burning up to 650 kcal.
- Last but not least, the satisfaction of donating blood, of helping others, has a positive effect on our mental health.
EHS organizes regular blood donation days, so if you missed it this time but would like to donate blood at the comfort of your workplace, you can do so at one of the nearest donation days or check the Hungarian Red Cross website for more information.
We would like to thank our blood donors for their active participation!
Interesting facts
Since 2004, the 14th of June has been nominated the World Blood Donor Day, an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Red Cross. It is a day to thank regular donors for their selflessness and to encourage more people to give blood. The day is also the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the discoverer of the ABO blood group system.