17.03.2026

61 employees donate blood for a good cause

Blood donation campaign organized by the JAV at MAPAL once again a great success

For the third time, the Youth and Trainee Council (JAV) of MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG and the DRK Blood Donation Service jointly organized a blood donation campaign at the Aalen site. A total of 61 employees responded to the call – including four first-time donors.

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The photo shows a MAPAL employee registering for the blood donation.
  • The photo shows a MAPAL employee registering for the blood donation.
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    Step 1 of every blood donation: registration. ©MAPAL 

  • The photo shows the MAPAL employee undergoing a preliminary examination conducted by a staff member of the blood donation service.
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    Before the blood donor gives blood, a series of preliminary examinations must be carried out. ©MAPAL 

  • The tests also include measuring the haemoglobin level in the blood – as shown in the photo.
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    To ensure that a donor is actually allowed to give blood on that day, the haemoglobin level must be determined. This requires a quick finger prick to collect a small amount of blood for the test. ©MAPAL 

  • The photo shows the donor’s body temperature being measured.
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    Measuring the donor’s body temperature is also part of the preliminary examinations. ©MAPAL 

  • In the photo, the doctor measures the donor’s blood pressure and heart rate, among other things.
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    One of the final steps before blood can finally be donated: measuring blood pressure and heart rate. ©MAPAL 

  • The donor is now lying down, ready for the blood donation – always under the supervision of the DRK staff.
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    Now it’s finally time to lie down: around 500 ml of blood are taken per donation. ©MAPAL 
The JAV was very pleased with the response to the event in Hall 9. “We are grateful for every single donation and for the many positive reactions from the workforce.” The campaign has fortunately found broad support within the company, as it offers an uncomplicated way to engage in social responsibility. “Nevertheless, we would be happy to welcome even more voluntary blood donors at future events.”
The photo shows the MAPAL employee undergoing a preliminary examination conducted by a staff member of the blood donation service.
Before the blood donor gives blood, a series of preliminary examinations must be carried out.   ©MAPAL
The DRK Blood Donation Service also rated the event as a success. Fluctuating participant numbers are completely normal at company campaigns, says Clara Feykes, Advisor for Donor Relations. “For example, due to holiday periods, waves of illness, or home office days.” The fact that over 60 people still took part highlights the strong willingness to donate among the MAPAL staff. The DRK team also praised the excellent cooperation with the JAV and the reliable organization on site.

Why blood donations are so important

For medical care in Germany, around 15,000 blood donations are needed every day. According to the DRK, a single donation can produce up to three blood products that may be vital for patients after accidents, surgeries, or with severe illnesses. Each donation therefore makes an immediate contribution to supply security.
The donor is now lying down, ready for the blood donation – always under the supervision of the DRK staff.
Now it’s finally time to lie down: around 500 ml of blood are taken per donation.   ©MAPAL

Another blood donation campaign planned

The Youth and Trainee Council intends to continue offering and developing the blood donation campaign together with the DRK on a regular basis at the Aalen site – sending a clear signal of lived social responsibility at MAPAL.
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Contact

Mathias Ostertag Public Relations mathias.ostertag@mapal.com Phone: +49 7361 585 3566

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