DOZ Fundacja dbam o zdrowie
The DOZ 'dbam o zdrowie' Foundation came into being in August 2007 to tackle the problem of affordability of medicinal products, which affects a sizeable portion of the Polish population. The Foundation was set up with the active support of pharmacists, who shared their insights and experiences. In May 2008, it received the status of Public Benefit Organisation (Organizacja Pożytku Publicznego, OPP). The Foundation’s statutory goal is to help patients suffering from chronic conditions whose personal circumstances and financial situation are difficult to pay for their medicines. Assistance is provided in the form of vouchers, guaranteeing that it will be used according to its intended purpose.
The Foundation reaches out to those in need of its support either directly, or through other organisations active in the sphere of public good with which it cooperates. Since its inception, The Foundation has provided support to more than 20 thousand individuals and 200 institutions, whilst its total value has exceeded PLN 10 mln.
The Foundation’s key projects include:
- the ‘Together We Can Accomplish More’ grant contest
- the ‘Single But Not Alone’ project for single mothers
- the ‘Become a Benefactor’ project, comprising the following sub-projects: ‘Project Angel’, ‘You Can be the Santa Claus’, ‘Happy Children’s Day’
The Foundation is a social patron of the DOZ Marathon Łódź in Partnership with PZU. It is also a partner of the Urtica for Children event.
Every year, projects run by the Foundation win appreciation from the Responsible Business Forum and are published in its Best Practice Report.
For detailed information on the Foundation and its activity, visit www.fundacja.doz.pl or see: www.fundacja.doz.pl and on 
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