Amgen Donates $1 Million to Help Japanese Disaster Victims

Amgen has selected two organizations to respond to its large-scale disaster relief efforts.

Amgen announced that the company will donate $1 million to Japanese disaster relief efforts. Amgen and the Amgen Foundation will distribute the funds to both Direct Relief International and International Medical Corps to bring basic needs and vital health services to those affected in Japan.

Amgen has a long history in Japan with the partnership with Kirin Holding and its pharmaceutical affiliate Kyowa Hakko Kirin that began in 1984, and more recently partnerships with Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Daiichi Sankyo.

"The earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan have been devastating to so many people throughout the country," said Kevin Sharer, Amgen's chairman and chief executive officer. "Our sincere sympathy goes to all of those in Japan affected by this traged