Partnership Spotlight
In times of disaster and other humanitarian crises, Lilly has provided funding and supply of products to Direct Relief to aid recovery efforts.
Key Initiatives
Hurricanes
Lilly has supports Direct Relief’s hurricane preparedness program with insulin and other medicines in Direct Relief’s Hurricane Prep Packs, which are deployed in hurricane-prone regions in the U.S. and globally.
Life for a Child
Lilly donates products to Direct Relief for the Life for a Child program, which supports children with diabetes around the world. Lilly also provides Direct Relief with financial support for storing, packing and shipping.
Cold Chain
In early 2023, Lilly and Direct Relief announced a new initiative to strengthen healthcare systems by expanding cold chain capacity at healthcare facilities in 19 countries. This initiative ensures that insulin is stored properly.
“We feel incredibly fortunate to have a longstanding relationship with Direct Relief aligned with the common goal of helping people improve their health and wellbeing in underserved communities around the globe”
— Leigh Ann Pusey, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Eli Lilly.