- The project provides air transportation for patients, especially children, whose conditions cannot be treated in Romania
- The sponsorship will support about 100 flights for over 300 patients
OMV Petrom supports the Blondie Association with the amount of EUR 1.5 million to enable the transport of patients, especially children, whose medical conditions that cannot be treated in Romania.
Christina Verchere, CEO of OMV Petrom: “In these difficult times, with healthcare systems under the pressure of multiple challenges, such initiatives are essential for saving lives. At OMV Petrom, we believe that being able to support these efforts is a crucial part of our role in Romania”.
The Blondie association’s project, “Minutes of flight, for hours of life”, will provide transportation for about 300 vulnerable patients, who depend on specific medical treatment and who cannot benefit from it in Romania. Together with maternity hospitals in Romania, the association will identify, in a timely manner, pediatric patients with serious illnesses, and maternity hospitals that can treat them, in case of emergency. In addition, at least 20 doctors will receive training for the in-flight care of children in critical condition.
Adelina Toncean, Founder of Blondie Association: “In March 2020, when we organized the first emergency medical flight, we promised that we would not leave anyone behind and that we would be able to fly whenever we were asked for help. Although it was extremely difficult to keep that promise, we have been able to say “yes” every time since. We are all the more grateful today when, thanks to the huge support we received from OMV Petrom, our precious promise is no longer just ours.”
