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FCC, in collaboration with the Red Cross, runs a voluntary blood-dona- tion campaign several times a year at the Federico Salmón and Las Tablas corporate headquarters in Madrid, gi - ving employees the chance to donate blood without leaving the workplace. On this occasion, we wanted to find out more about how the Red Cross Blood Donation team works at the co- llection centre on Calle Juan Montalvo in Madrid. The highest health authority on blood donation is the Ministry of Health. However, to get a more detailed insight into the daily routine of the Red Cross Blood Collection Unit, we spoke to the organisation’s team. The daily routine of the Red Cross Blood Collection Unit is dynamic and varied, with more than 15 outings a day for 364 days a year, covering va- rious locations in the Community of Madrid, from neighbourhoods, com - panies, universities and educational centres, shopping centres, towns and municipalities in the region. The blood donation room in Calle Juan Montalvo, in Madrid, is also open from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 8:30 pm. Each day is imbued with joy and affection for the donors who choose to take the step and contribute to this valuable gesture: donating life. Blood donation involves steps such as donor identification, a medical in - Donate blood to save lives W E L L N E S S W E L L N E S S 56