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Kaizen Gaming has officially established the Kaizen Foundation – a charity organisation dedicated to supporting non-profit organisations.
The European gametech company will be the sole financial backer of the foundation’s initiatives and programs – which will aim to have a significant impact in every country Kaizen Gaming operates.
The company has outlined that its projects will come to fruition in 2024, starting in Greece, Malta, Romania, Portugal and Bulgaria.
George Daskalakis, Kaizen Gaming’s Co-Founder and CEO, stated: “Since we embarked on Kaizen Gaming’s journey, we have seen a lot of our dreams turn into reality. We are a company with over 2,500 people across the globe. We have supported dozens of athletes trying to conquer their goals.
“Today we realise one more dream, through the establishment of the Kaizen Foundation, as we are now in the position to contribute to society in a more meaningful way than ever.
“The inauguration of the Foundation is accompanied by the largest donation we have ever made, which will drastically change for the better the lives of children, their families and the hospital personnel.”
The total investment for the project is €3.8m and includes the refurbishment of the hospital’s surgical rooms, first and ground floor clinics.
It also involves the implementation of fire safety systems and the renovation of the outdoor areas. This renovation represents the most significant upgrade to the hospital facilities in the last 80 years, addressing crucial operational challenges faced by both staff and patients.
Moreover, Kaizen addressed that changes required by the national legislation will be made, such as relocating the pharmacy to the ground floor and ensuring seamless access for individuals with disabilities to all hospital areas.
The first project of Kaizen Foundation’s work is the extensive renovation of Penteli Children’s General Hospital in Athens, Greece.
Deputy Minister of Health of Greece, Marios Themistocleous, added: “The collaboration with Kaizen Gaming and the Kaizen Foundation shows how private companies can positively influence the improvement of public health services for our children.
“We sincerely appreciate their contribution and support in the ongoing endeavours of the Greek government to enhance the National Health System.”
The Kaizen Foundation envisions to serve as a ‘catalyst for positive change on a global scale’. Its mission is to deliver initiatives with long-term impact that foster innovation and improve all aspects of people’s lives.
The group summarised that society, education, and environment are the three core areas around which the Kaizen Foundation’s initiatives are centred.
“From the moment it started operating, Kaizen Gaming has worked to make a difference in society,” concluded Panos Konstantopoulos, President of the Kaizen Foundation.
“The creation of the Kaizen Foundation is a natural progression, the next step that allows us to implement initiatives on a larger scale, which will have an impact at an international level.”
