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The ceremonial presentation of the donation took place on May 27, 2026, at Hospital Hořovice, attended by the donors, deputies from Hospital Hořovice, the Multiscan Pardubice Oncology and Radiology Center (part of the AKESO Group), and officials from the city of Hořovice.
The story behind the donation began during this year’s charity hockey game, “MATCH FOR ONCOLOGY,” which is organized annually by HC Spartak Žebrák to support the Oncology Day Care Center at Hospital Hořovice. Player jerseys are also auctioned off at this event, and thanks to high attendance, voluntary donations, and proceeds from the auction, a record 182,411 CZK was raised this year .
The auction for one of the jerseys continued even after the event ended, during the Hořovice City Ball, and became one of the highlights of the evening. Bidders vied with one another to outbid each other until, in the end, several of them decided to join forces and collectively support the oncology department. Thanks to their generosity, an impressive 88,000 CZK was raised.
Donors included the married couple Ing. Jiří Karmazín and MUDr. Jitka Karmazínová, Jan Bartoška, Barbora Červená, Ing. Peter Sýkora, and Miroslav Weber. The hospital extends its heartfelt thanks to all donors for their support and solidarity.
“I am very pleased that our town is able to bring people together for a good cause. This wonderful amount is proof that the residents of Hořovice and the surrounding area care deeply about the fate of cancer patients. I thank all the donors for their generosity and willingness to help where it is truly needed,” said Eva Kaufmanová, deputy mayor of Hořovice .
Dr. Martin Šmakal, Chief physician of the Oncology Department at Hospital Hořovice, praised not only the financial donation itself but also the public’s long-standing concern for patients and their needs.
“We greatly appreciate every form of support that helps us create the most comfortable environment possible for our patients. We will use these funds to improve the facilities at our outpatient clinics and day care center. At the same time, we have long made it a priority to listen directly to our patients. They know best what would help them during treatment or make their stay at our facility more pleasant. Thanks to donations like this, we can gradually fulfill their wishes,” said Dr. Martin Šmakal.
During the meeting, the donors had the opportunity to discuss the care provided with deputies from the AKESO Holding’s healthcare facilities and to learn about Hospital Hořovice’s current and upcoming development projects.
Jiří Pichlík, DiS., Chief Operating Officer of Hospital Hořovice , also expressed his gratitude to the donors .
“Moments like these remind us that healthcare is not just about modern technology and professional care, but also about human solidarity. We are grateful to everyone who has decided to support our patients and contribute to improving the hospital environment. It is an honor for us to be part of a community that can join forces for a good cause.”
The significance of the donation for the further development of oncology care was also emphasized by Ing. Michal Provazník, Director of the Multiscan Pardubice Oncology and Radiology Center .
“The collaboration between Hospital Hořovice and the Multiscan Center within the AKESO Group allows patients to receive high-quality oncology care close to home. We greatly appreciate the long-standing support the public has shown our facility. This donation will contribute to further improving the environment in which patients undergo their treatment and will help increase their comfort.”
Hospital Hořovice thanks all donors, the town of Hořovice, and everyone who participated in this initiative. Their support is proof that solidarity and a willingness to help are deeply rooted in the region and provide tangible assistance to patients.
