Other social-related activities

The foundation established by prof. Zbigniew Religa in 1991 conducts both research activities in the field of Polish cardiac surgery and the use of modern technology, as well as training and didactic activities, thanks to which it is possible to continuously educate doctors from Poland and abroad. As part of social activities, two companies of the Group – FFiL Śnieżka SA and Śnieżka Trade of Colours – supported the foundation by donating a total of PLN 240,000 for its statutory activities in 2023.

FFiL Śnieżka SA has been involved in the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity campaign for over 20 years. During the 31st final, the Company made a cash donation of PLN 60,000, thus supporting the activities of two local centres.  The funds raised by WOŚP in 2023 were allocated to the fight against sepsis – a life-threatening, abnormal response of the body to infection.

Poli-Farbe, the Hungarian company of the Group, has been helping local hospitals and medical institutions for years with donations in kind (paint) and cash. In 2023, the Ward of Child Psychiatry at the Bács-Kiskun District Clinical Hospital in Kecskemét was renovated. The works included renovation, painting and colorful decoration of the walls of all rooms in the ward. In addition to the paints and putties provided for renovation purposes, the value of the donation made to the ward for renovation works amounted to HUF 5 million (PLN 59,000).

The total value of financial and in-kind support allocated to local and educational activities in 2023 amounted to HUF 7 million (PLN 83,000).

Śnieżka-Ukraine also co-financed the St. Michael Medical and Social Rehabilitation Centre for Children.  The rehabilitation centre provides a wide range of therapeutic and medical services for children with special needs under the age of 18.

In-kind/financial support from Śnieżka-Ukraina for the Centre amounted to UAH 320,000 (PLN 36,000). Over 200 children benefit from rehabilitation at the centre every month.