PT Great Giant Pineapple (GGP) has once again demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility through active participation in blood donation activities initiated by PMI Lampung Province. For its contribution in donating more than 300 bags of blood during the 2023-2024 period, PT GGP received an award from the PMI Bandar Lampung Blood Donor Unit (UDD). The award was given to coincide with the PMI 79th Anniversary celebration and the Lampung Province UDD PMI Blood Donation Draw, which was held at the Ballroom of the Emersia Hotel on Tuesday (17/9).
In this event, PT GGP became one of the private companies recognized for its role in supporting the availability of blood for people in need. This blood donation activity is part of the company’s efforts to realize the values of social care and solidarity between people, which have always been the main pillars of PT GGP’s CSR program.
Regional Secretary of Lampung Province, Fahrizal Darminto, representing Acting. The Governor of Lampung, in his speech, expressed his deepest appreciation to the donors and institutions involved. “We would like to thank all parties who have voluntarily donated their blood. This blood donation activity has had an extraordinary impact on society, because countless lives have been saved through this donation,” he said. Fahrizal also added that blood donation is a real manifestation of the value of social care which is really needed in social life. “A drop of donated blood is a very meaningful form of care for those in need. This is an invaluable donation, especially when the blood can save someone’s life,” he added.
During the period January to September 2024, PT Great Giant Pineapple in collaboration with PMI Bandar Lampung and PMI Lampung Tengah has succeeded in collecting 472 bags of blood through various blood donation activities held at the Central Health Clinic and the Estate Plantation Group 3 (EPG3) Health Service Post. Apart from that, PT GGP also collaborated with PMI Metro City in carrying out blood donations at the Estate Plantation Group 4 (EPG4) Health Service Post, which succeeded in collecting 129 bags of blood. Overall, PT GGP was able to donate almost 1,000 bags of blood in a one year period through various blood donation activities in several of its operational units. “This is a concrete form of our commitment to supporting the availability of blood for the community, as well as part of ongoing efforts to have a positive impact on the surrounding environment,” said Drg. Fitriah, Head of PT GGP Primary Inpatient Clinic.
The award received by PT GGP from PMI Lampung Province is a form of recognition of the company’s commitment to providing sustainable social contributions. PT GGP continues to strive to be part of the solution to social and humanitarian issues, including by involving employees in humanitarian programs such as blood donation.
With company core values that prioritize concern for the community, PT GGP hopes to continue to contribute in supporting various social initiatives that are beneficial to the wider community, especially in the Lampung area.
