Regarding the donation of 100,000 euros to the IAEA for cancer treatment support
Support for “Cancer Treatment” in Developing Countries and
For the IAEA’s various activities for radiation safety after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident
IAEA Rays of Hope in appreciation of the IAEA’s various activities€100,000 donation to IAEA Rays of Hope
The Aizu Chuo Hospital of the General Incorporated Onchikai Foundation has decided to donate €100,000 (approximately 16.2 million yen) to the IAEA Rays of Hope initiative in gratitude for the various IAEA activities related to radiation safety in Japan following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, as well as for the IAEA Rays of Hope activities. The IAEA Rays of Hope is a program promoted by the IAEA, aiming to support the use of nuclear medicine in cancer treatment and improve access to cancer treatment in developing countries. In 2022, Aizu Chuo Hospital built a cancer treatment center and, in collaboration with the Fukushima Medical University, aims to realize “cancer treatment accessibility” where everyone can receive advanced cancer treatments. The hospital has established a team of specialists who provide a wide range of treatment options, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. It emphasizes patient support systems that offer both physical and social support.A signing ceremony will be held with the attendance of IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi and representatives of the Japanese government.
| Name | IAEA Rays of Hope Donation Signing Ceremony |
| Signer | Yoshiteru Minami, President, Onchikai Foundation Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, IAEA |
| Speech | Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director-General Dr. Keiichiro Maeda, Director of Aizu Chuo Hospital, Onchikai Foundation |
| Date | Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. |
| Location | Fukushima Medical University Fukushima Ekimae Campus |
| Address | 10-6 Sakae-machi, Fukushima City, Fukushima,JAPAN (5 minutes walk from East Exit of JR Fukushima Station) |
| Organized by the Executive Committee of the Donation Signing Ceremony for the IAEA’s Rays of Hope Initiative. | |
| Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Fukushima Medical University. |
| Name | AEA Rays of Hope Donation Signing Ceremony |
| Signer | Yoshiteru Minami, President, Onchikai Foundation Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, IAEA |
| Speech | Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director-General Dr. Keichiro Maeda, Director of Aizu Chuo Hospital, Onchikai Foundation |
| Date | Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. |
| Location | Fukushima Medical University Fukushima Ekimae Campus |
| Address | 10-6 Sakae-machi, Fukushima City, Fukushima,JAPAN (5 minutes walk from East Exit of JR Fukushima Station) |
| Organized by the Executive Committee of the Donation Signing Ceremony for the IAEA’s Rays of Hope Initiative. | |
| Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Fukushima Medical University. |
For further information, please contact
AIDU CHUO HOSPITAL（1-1 Tsuruga-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture）
Attn: NARITA Naoya Email: aiduchuo@onchikai.jp