Fresenius Kabi Winners

LifeServe Celebrates Our Own

Fresenius Kabi National Blood Donation Hall of Fame Honoree

At the end of October, at LifeServe’s annual volunteer event, LifeServe volunteers and their guests and team members gathered to celebrate. This special evening included honoring Monte Engh and his recent induction into the Fresenius Kabi National Blood Donor Hall of Fame. An additional special thanks goes out to Monte for all he has done and continues to do for LifeServe and our community blood supply.

Monte Enge
LifeServe Blood Center
Des Moines, IA

It’s a good feeling being part of a system that is making a difference.

Monte has been a lifelong blood donor, with 291 donations resulting in 68 gallons, but when he retired he decided he wanted to do more for the cause. “Years ago I read an article about a gentleman that had donated a large amount of blood and was a volunteer driver. I kept it in the back of my mind.” So he joined the team to ensure blood products are available throughout the region, and in the last four years has made more than 1,100 trips — more than 4,300 volunteer hours and 156,000 miles driven. He’s out more than 20 hours a week, typically taking the long, less desired trips, “since I enjoy the ride”.

Monte gives with a smile on his face and has a great time getting to meet everyone involved, from donor centers to hospitals. “It’s always good when you come in — everyone is glad to see you.” When he’s not driving, Monte can be found sharing his talents on local Habitat for Humanity projects, at reconstruction efforts across the country after disasters, or in Africa on development programs. He’s the definition of a volunteer!

To read about all of the 2024 inductees, please visit lifeserve.info/donorhof.