His blood group 0 makes him one of the most sought-after donors, as this rare blood group only occurs in about 6 percent of the worldРІР‚в„ўs population. Since 1996 Miroslav Gondek has donated a total of 108 times, which is more than four times a year. With their regular blood and plasma donations, Miroslav Gondek and FrantiР•РЋek BaР•в„ўina are both separately putting their hearts into helping out others РІР‚вЂњ literally. The volunteersРІР‚в„ў commitment remains high, as Fu Xiaorong explains: РІР‚СљI think every volunteer sees this environmental work as a contribution to society and to Mother Nature, and it is a worthwhile, sensible thing to do.РІР‚Сњ A large number of activities are also aimed at the children of Linde employees to raise awareness of environmental protection and conservation of resources from an early age.

The varied training courses on subjects like the avoidance of waste, green travel, and a vegetarian diet are also popular with visitors. This includes holding monthly meetings of volunteer group leaders and the volunteer organization and running regular flea markets, which are always well attended. Together with other volunteers, Fu and Lin are responsible for maintaining and running the cottage to this day. РІР‚СљUltimately, environmental protection concerns all of us,РІР‚Сњ said Lin Yixin, HSE and Sustainability Manager at Linde China and a fellow collaborator on the project.

Everything, from the design and painting of the container to the concept for the exhibition, was done by volunteers from the workforce. РІР‚СљWe wanted to create a place where people could experience environmental protection for themselves,РІР‚Сњ explained Fu Xiaorong, Production Manufacturing Manager at Linde China and one of the brains behind the environmental cottage. The idea for this unusual project was conceived in 2017. This key issue has been given a permanent presence in the form of the РІР‚Вenvironmental cottageРІР‚в„ў in front of the canteen of Linde (China) headquarters in Xiamen. Integrity not only provides a basis for dealing with other people, but also encompasses our relationship with the environment and sustainability. I believe that integrity means using this restlessness as a fuel to drive us to improve a small part of the world.РІР‚Сњ Many people are feeling anxious and restless because the world is so broken right now. Normally, IРІР‚в„ўd feel a bit awkward calling neighbors that I hardly know. The pandemic played an important part in sparking her involvement: РІР‚СљCoronavirus took me out of my comfort zone. Although sheРІР‚в„ўs РІР‚Сљnot good at sewingРІР‚в„ўРІР‚Сњ she also made and donated a lot of hand-made face masks.Р”Р„nd for the Christmas season, Alyssa has already stocked up on materials to produce dog toys for an animal rescue organization. Alyssa also made contact with a local womenРІР‚в„ўs shelter. First, she and her husband ordered 200 home-made cookies from a local cafР“В© and took them to the nearest hospital as a gift for the doctors and nurses РІР‚вЂњ a win-win situation for the cafР“В© and hospital, which she then built on by collecting donations and delivering 1,800 donuts to hospitals. I think a sense of community is important to get through these tough times.РІР‚СњР”В«ut Alyssa also wanted to do something for the local economy РІР‚вЂњ or more precisely for the small businesses that were now experiencing a sharp drop in sales. РІР‚СљThis sudden isolation was very difficult for many elderly people. Many were hesitant to accept the offer, but were delighted to have the opportunity to talk to someone.

To do this, she first took a look around her immediate surroundings, called all her elderly neighbors (who were particularly at risk from the virus) and offered to do some shopping for them. In spring, when the pandemic suddenly began posing major challenges to people in the USA as well, Alyssa Keeney from Nixa, Missouri, was quick to step up and find her own ways of making a practical contribution to improving the challenging situation.

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