2025 Drug Shortage Guardian Award Honors Federal Heroes Who Saved Lives During IV Fluid Crisis
Agencies recognized by patient advocacy organization, Angels for Change, for swift action and lifesaving logistics following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Issue 11, Quarter 1, 2025 of the Change Maker Chronicle
The Spring edition of The Change Maker Chronicle is here!
We’re taking you to the NEXT LEVEL with bold steps, real stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at what’s NEXT in the fight to end drug shortages. In this issue, you’ll hear from some of our Shortage Warriors and experience the powerful impact their voices have on the community. From milestone wins to what’s ahead in Q2, see how we continue to LEVEL UP our mission—together.
👉 Read the Changemaker Chronicle: Issue 11, Quarter 1, 2025
This is what is possible when Change Makers like you join us in the NEXT LEVEL of the fight to end drug shortages!
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Angels for Change (A4C) announces 2024 Change Maker of the Year Award
Angels for Change (A4C) announces its 2024 Change Maker of the Year Award , Lindsey Thomas, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Fresenius Kabi USA. Lindsey was recognized for her exceptional leadership, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to patient care, particularly in addressing the critical chemotherapy drug shortages during 2023 and 2024.
Angels for Change Announces Key Update on Project PROTECT Grant Award: Fagron, Inc. to Supply Critical Dextrose Amid Predicted Shortages
Angels for Change is proud to announce a significant milestone in Project PROTECT. Fagron Sterile Services US (FSS), a recipient of the 2023 Project PROTECT grant and a leader 503B outsourcing, has completed the Preparation and Protective phases for preservative-free Dextrose 70% injection solution. The significance of this achievement is highlighted by the recent flooding at Baxter's North Cove manufacturing site due to Hurricane Helene, which prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to include Dextrose on its drug shortage list as of October 12, 2024. The strategic preparations made through Project PROTECT, Dextrose will remain accessible to vulnerable patients, especially PICU and NICU babies, amid anticipated supply chain disruptions.
Angels for Change Expands project PROTECT to Combat Drug Shortages
Issue 10, Quarter 3, 2024 of The Changemaker Chronicle
Read 2 new warrior stories from patients in a drug shortage crisis and explore how Angels for Change is boldly working with Champions and the Cancer Moonshot team, advocating during a Capitol Hill briefing, expanding of our team to build the supply chain of the future.
Angels for Change Announces Staff Expansion with New Chief Operating Officer
Angels for Change Goes ALL IN on Ending Drug Shortages with Fifth Annual SummitONE Conference
Angels for Change, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending drug shortages, hosted the fifth annual SummitONE conference on July 8 and 9 at Fresenius Kabi’s U.S. headquarters in Lake Zurich, Illinois. SummitONE is the only annual conference that gathers supply chain leaders, drug shortage experts, policy makers, and patients to discuss solutions to end drug shortages.