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On November 25, 2025, at Salum & Wenz, we held a new edition of our blood donation campaign in Paraguay, under the slogan “One Day Is Worth a Life.”
The event, held in the Auditorium Hall of the Universidad Comunera (UCOM) and organized in partnership with the National Blood Services Center, reaffirms our commitment to corporate social responsibility and the well-being of the community.
This initiative is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at supporting causes of social value and promoting solidarity in our community.
→ Read the full summary of the previous campaign
 

Results of the blood donation campaign
According to the post-campaign report issued by the National Blood Services Center, the blood drive conducted by Salum & Wenz yielded very positive results:

• 36 altruistic volunteer blood donors.
• 32 blood bags collected, which are fractionated into:

1. 32 units of red blood cells,
2. 32 units of platelets,
3. 32 units of plasma, for a total of 96 blood components.

Each of these units becomes a concrete treatment opportunity for patients in various hospitals across the country.

¿What treatments can be performed with these components?

• Red blood cells: they are used in cases of hemorrhage and anemia. They have a shelf life of approximately 35 to 42 days.
• Platelets: they are essential for people with bleeding disorders and for cancer patients, especially those undergoing treatment for leukemia or other blood cancers. They only last for five days, so they are constantly needed.
• Plasma: contains key proteins used in the treatment of severe burns, chronic diseases, and infectious diseases, and can be stored for up to one year.

Thanks to this blood donation campaign, a volume of components was generated that can positively impact the lives of dozens of patients.

The value of excess plasma
The report also highlights that excess plasma is sent to plasma fractionation plants, where it is processed to produce essential medicines, such as:

• Albumin,
• Intravenous immunoglobulin,

Both are indispensable for treating patients with specific and chronic diseases.
In this way, the impact of Salum & Wenz’s blood drive is not limited to the day of the campaign: it extends over time thru these medications that continue to save lives long after the event.
 

Donating blood: a gesture of solidarity that strengthens the healthcare system.
In Paraguay, as in many countries, the availability of safe blood is a constant challenge for the healthcare system. Corporate campaigns like “One Day Is Worth a Life” help:

• Increase the number of volunteer and regular donors.
• Raise awareness about the importance of responsible and regular donation.
• Disseminate reliable information about the donation process and its benefits.

Each new donor not only contributes a unit of blood: they also bring trust, continuity, and support to the health services that rely on these campaigns to respond to emergencies, surgeries, and complex treatments.

Our commitment to solidarity as a company
At Salum & Wenz, we believe that building goes beyond construction. It also means caring for people and actively contributing to social development.

The “One Day Is Worth a Life” campaign is part of our corporate social responsibility strategy, aimed at:

• Promote initiatives with a positive impact on the community.
• Create spaces for participation for employes, families, and strategic partners.
• Promote an internal culture based on solidarity, commitment, and cooperation.

By working together with the National Blood Services Center, we demonstrated that collaboration between the private sector and the healthcare system can produce concrete, measurable results.

Gratitude and a call to action
We would like to extend special thanks to:

• To the 36 volunteer donors who participated in this drive.
• To the collaborators who invited family and friends to join.
• To the team at the National Blood Services Center, for their professionalism and constant support.

Your participation made it possible for “One Day Is Worth a Life” to become a campaign with real results for patients in need of blood and its components.

From Salum & Wenz, we invite the entire community to continue supporting blood donation in Paraguay.
Because donating blood is giving life, and every solidarity drive is an opportunity to build a more humane and healthier future for everyone.