Investing in our Communities
Lilly’s history of philanthropy traces back to 1906, when we provided disaster relief after the San Francisco earthquake. Over the years, we have built a tradition of giving back to local communities around the world, with a particular focus on:
In 2005, Lilly contributed more than $511 million in global philanthropy, the highest yearly total for philanthropic donations in the company’s 130-year history. Of this, $453 million ( U.S. net wholesale price) was donated in products for patient Improving Patient OutcomesIn the U.S. and in countries where Lilly affiliates are located, various initiatives have been launched to help improve the outcomes patients experience related to our key therapeutic areas – neuroscience, diabetes, and cancer. This 2005 report focuses on Lilly’s efforts to improve the outcomes of patients with mental illness. Helping Patients with Mental IllnessLilly has committed itself to fight against the stigma of mental illness and to improve the lives of those with mental illnesses and their families. Here are some examples of Lilly’s efforts in 2005: Lilly Spain , in partnership with the Spanish Psychiatric Society and other mental health advocates, has created a wellness program called A WHOLE LIFE TO GET BETTER. The program combats social stigma and discrimination toward the mentally ill by showing how people with mental illnesses may be integrated into society, enhancing both their lives and their communities. Lilly Spain has contributed 600,000 euros (U.S.$750,000) to the wellness program. Lilly Belgium continued to fund projects that help individuals suffering from mood and/or thought disorders reintegrate into society. An independent panel of psychiatry experts selected three projects to receive Lilly Reintegration Awards in 2005, for a total of 15,000 euros (U.S. $18,750). One of the awards went to a job program that strives to broaden employment opportunities for those suffering from mood and/or thought disorders. Lilly Germany has sponsored an award program for the past three years to recognize a public servant who has helped to destigmatize mental illness. In 2005, an independent jury awarded the “MUT-Prize” for courageous action to Dr. Regina Goerner, former minister of health and social affairs in the Saarland, a state in southwest Germany. Goerner was recognized for initiating a nationwide virtual workshop that enabled mentally ill citizens to participate in the labor market. Lilly Canada committed $2 million over two years to launch the Lilly Neuroscience Solutions for Wellness Educational Fund. The goal is to support innovative programs aimed at enhancing wellness for patients facing mental illness so they can improve the quality of their lives, better manage the complications of their disease, and combat the stigma of mental illness. Currently, 30 programs across Canada have received grants in amounts up to $100,000. Lilly Czech Republic provided $45,000 to the “ZMENA” (“CHANGE”) initiative, which addresses the social stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and seeks to transform the delivery of mental health services in the Czech Republic. Lilly Turkey helped create an outpatient facility in Istanbul that specializes in serving patients suffering from schizophrenia and their families. Inner Garden Day Hospital, which officially opened in April 2006, received $100,000 in support from Lilly Turkey. The facility offers medical treatment, counseling, and a host of other therapeutic and rehabilitative services to schizophrenia patients and their families. Lilly Turkey employees have further supported Inner Garden with a book drive to fill the empty shelves of its patient library. The company will match employee efforts with an additional cash donation. Helping Children with DiabetesLife for a Child With Diabetes, a program operated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), aims to bring insulin and medical services to children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Lilly continued to partner with Rotary International, an international service organization, to help finance Life for a Child. Funds contributed by Lilly and its employees spur local Rotary clubs to raise additional funds, which are then matched by the Rotary Foundation. In 2005, Lilly’s contribution totaled $82,000, which helped to provide treatment and support for 530 children living in 11 developing countries, including children in Tanzania for the first time. Plans are in place to reach children in Nigeria and Nepal through the program in 2006. Supporting Scientific Education and ResearchThe advancement of science is a special focus of Lilly’s community investments. Below are some examples of our multilevel approach to support science education and research. Lilly UK teamed with an education consortium to organize “Step Into Science,” an event geared toward local secondary students in Basingstoke. The event featured workshops aimed at enhancing the students’ coursework and introducing them to activities that make science “come to life.” Lilly Italy completed its second year of a three-year partnership with Telethon, a renowned Italian research foundation. Lilly is providing 100,000 euros (U.S. $120,000) annually to fully fund two Telethon scientists who have been selected to spend a year at Lilly Italy’s medical division and receive specialized training. These scientists use their newly acquired knowledge of Lilly’s methodology to help improve Telethon’s internal processes and shorten the time frame for newly discovered treatments for rare diseases to reach market and begin benefiting patients. Lilly France established “Institut Lilly” in 1990 and has continually funded this collaborative endeavor for the purposes of supporting clinical research, offering training to health care professionals, and informing patients. In 2005, Institut Lilly partnered with Estee Lauder Companies, Inc., to support a breast cancer prevention and awareness campaign, “Breast Cancer, Let’s Speak About It.” Our support was instrumental in getting 200 informational displays on breast cancer awareness to doctors and pharmacists; bringing together oncologists and patients to talk about preserving quality of life while battling breast cancer; and publishing 10,000 informative pamphlets for women going through treatment. Since its inception, the institute has provided 250 research grants and trained 90,000 medical professional. In the United States, Lilly also supports a number of science related achievements, including:
Teacher's Day DonationsLance Brand, high school science educator and recipient of the 2005 Milken National Educator Award, has seen how Teacher’s Day donations benefited his students. “The current budget situation at most schools doesn’t allow for the purchase of much of any equipment, let alone expensive research equipment which allows students to explore the field of biotechnology. Biotechnology activities are exciting for my students and give them a sense of what real science in the modern world is like. Without these donations from Lilly, most of these activities wouldn’t even be a possibility,” Mr. Brand said. Providing Disaster ReliefIn 2005, devastating natural disasters took a toll on a number of regions around the world. Below are some examples of the type of relief support Lilly provided.
Hurricane Relief in a Personal WayHurricane Katrina struck with devastating force in August 2005, destroying homes, businesses, and communities along the U.S. Gulf Coast. One town particularly hard hit was Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, the hometown of Jim Collins, an executive director at Eli Lilly and Company. As soon as the hurricane passed, Collins personally committed to helping with relief efforts and then inquired whether Lilly could provide further support. The answer was immediately yes. The next morning, a Lilly response team took action in a way Collins described as going beyond donations of money and materials to “a more personal corporate relief effort.” By mid-afternoon, Collins and two colleagues, Robert Reilley and Dr. Greg Larkin, headed to southwestern Mississippi in a corporate jet filled with needed medicines and supplies. They received on-the-ground support from the U.S. Coast Guard, ensuring the precious cargo was delivered to locations where storm victims were being assisted. Their brief time in Mississippi convinced the response team that significantly more help was needed. Two weeks later, they returned to Mississippi with additional medicines and supplies, but this time stayed a week to help coordinate local medical relief efforts. Recognizing the impact their efforts were having on the local communities, Collins sent a message back to Lilly headquarters. “Our presence, support, and pharmaceutical products have been very much appreciated by those in the affected communities. I’m extremely proud to be part of a company that is truly committed to helping in times of need.” Encouraging Employee Commitment Lilly encourages employees to play an active role in their communities through charitable giving and volunteerism. In 2005, Lilly employees around the world demonstrated their commitment to build stronger communities. Some examples include: Brazil – A team of nearly 250 Lilly employees, service providers, family members, and partners organized and hosted a Health and Citizenship Day in November 2005. An estimated 3,700 members of a poverty-stricken community in the city of Sao Paulo attended the event, in which they were provided with critical information on health and personal hygiene as well as glycemia and blood pressure testing. Lilly Mexico – The Lilly Mexico Foundation was recently created to support local social development programs. Lilly employees are encouraged to participate in the Shared Action Program, Lilly’s employee volunteer program. Employees can also propose that the organizations they volunteer for receive financial support from the foundation. In 2005, Lilly Mexico Foundation provided more than $4 million in cash contributions and $820,000 in product donations. Lilly Egypt – Employees joined forces to help fund the opening of a new hospital dedicated to the care of children with cancer, the only hospital of its type in Egypt. Ninety-six Lilly employees are making monthly contributions to the hospital through payroll deduction. It will provide free services for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of its young cancer patients, as well as conduct research in the field of children’s cancers. Lilly Israel – Sixty-five percent of employees participated in a Shekel-a-Day giving program, increasing their contributions by 112 percent over last year. Through this program, employees donate one shekel a day from their salaries to a community investment fund. The funds, which are matched by Lilly, support a local after-school program for children from troubled backgrounds, where Lilly Israel employees also spend many hours tutoring, mentoring, and supporting the children. In 2005, Lilly U.S. employees also dedicated their time and resources to strengthen their communities in many ways. At Lilly headquarters in central Indiana, our employees:
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assistance programs and international humanitarian causes. The remaining $58 million was donated in cash contributions by the company and through the Lilly Foundation.