Zetor Supports the Childhood Cancer Foundation – Krtek

As part of today's 65th anniversary celebrations, Zetor handed over a cheque of CZK 65,000 to the Childhood Cancer Foundation.

Brno, 19 May 2011

Zetor Group, the traditional Czech manufacturer of tractors bearing the same brand name, handed over a cheque of CZK 65,000 to the Childhood Cancer Foundation – Krtek today. Zetor thus symbolically supported the Childhood Cancer Foundation – Krtek on the occasion of the brand's 65th anniversary celebrations.

“We are doing the best we can to make even the seriously ill children smile and enjoy similar experiences as their healthy peers. Thanks to the generous support from Zetor, the freshly recovered patients together with their loved ones can participate in a therapeutical family weekend in the countryside to draw new strength and optimism for their return to everyday life,” says Martina Šmuková, President of the Childhood Cancer Foundation – Krtek.

“We wish all the young patients of the Childhood Cancer Foundation – Krtek the earliest possible recovery, firmly believing that our symbolic contribution will help them,” says Petr Veselý, Financial Director of ZETOR TRACTORS a.s.

THE CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION – KRTEK supports the work of doctors and medical staff of the Pediatric Oncology Department at the University Hospital Brno. It helps implement programmes aimed at improving the quality of life of patients and their families, providing equipment for workplaces at the Pediatric Oncology Department, and contributing to research and training of doctors and medical staff. Based on current needs, it continuously creates projects with the target to support hospitalized children as well as children that have finished active treatment.