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Astellas – FY16 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Medical Affairs Americas Employees Help Change Tomorrow for Vancouver’s Native Youth On July 22, approximately 200 Medical Affairs employees attending the Medical Affairs Americas Annual Forum in Vancouver, Canada came together to make a difference in the lives of 330 local Native youth. This event was part of Changing Tomorrow Day, where Astellas offices globally participate in planned volunteer activities in their local communities throughout the year. Employees sorted and packed nearly 5,000 items donated by Astellas that will support local Native youth, including items for: • Youth Home Start-Up Kits containing dishes, cutlery and non-perishable food items for Native youth leaving foster care or home for the first time. • Newborn Start-Up Kits including baby shampoos, lotions, baby nail clippers and wipes. • Art and school supplies for Native families that have trouble affording such items. In addition, Astellas donated $5,000 to Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) and employees made individual contributions totaling $7,500 that will support programs to improve the lives of Native youth transitioning to adulthood and families who are struggling to afford basic necessities. On behalf of Native youth, UNYA staff and Board members, Cheryl Robinson, Programs Administrator, extended heartfelt appreciation to the Astellas employees for their volunteer work. The Urban Native Youth Association is very grateful for the generosity witnessed today among Astellas and its employees. The practical kits that were created in such a short time will make a lasting impact in the lives of so many of Vancouver's Native youth, and tangibly demonstrate to Native youth that they are cared for and supported by their community." “Astellas I.T. Team Builds Wheelchairs to Support Victims of Hurricane Matthew In the fall of 2016, employees from Astellas Americas Information Systems took a day to assemble, test and decorate wheelchairs. These wheelchairs were subsequently donated to the American Red Cross and sent to Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Matthew. 6
Astellas – FY16 Corporate Social Responsibility Report “ Being able to give back by building a wheelchair was very close and dear to my heart. My mother used one for years and it was an essential part of her life. Having the opportunity to provide that support to others meant a lot. But doing it while working together with my colleagues was an added bonus.” – Paul Gullo Senior Manager, Information Systems at Astellas Pharma Canada Astellas USA Foundation Astellas USA Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporate foundation that awards grants to support charitable, scientific, literary and educational programs. It also provides grants to US, Canadian and Latin American nonprofit organization s that align with their focus areas. “We are grateful for the kindness and generosity of the Astellas Pharma Canada employees in support of our Alberta Fires appeal. Thank you again for making a difference in the lives of those most vulnerable.” – Carol Stanford Associate, Community Engagement Department of Philanthropy Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone Since its inception in 2005, the Foundation has contributed more than $20 million to charities to help sustain and enrich the communities where we live and work. In May 2016, a $20,000 grant was made to the American Red Cross to provide disaster relief to Canadian families who were devastated by the wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Astellas Pharma Canada employees also banded together to provide aid to those affected by the largest wildfire evacuation in Alberta’s history. Employees dug into their pockets to donate just under $8,000; this amount was matched by the company, resulting in a donation to the Canadian Red Cross of close to $16,000. Photo credit: DarrenRD - File:Landscape view of wildfire near Highway 63 in south Fort McMurray.jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48561288 7
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