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Donation to children in Sopron

Sopron, August 28, 2003

On August 28, 2003 László Bodnár, Matáv’s Chief Services and Logistics Officer received the Award for Sopron from the Assembly of Sopron City. László Bodnár offered the cash given with the award to the Foundation For Modern Health Services In The Greater Sopron Area.

The “Award for Sopron” is given by the Assembly to people whose outstanding acts contribute to the development of the city and enhancement of its international reputation. HUF 100,000 goes with the award. László Bodnár added the income tax to be paid and offered HUF 100,000 net to the Foundation For Modern Health Services In The Greater Sopron Area that will be spent by the Foundation on support to the children’s ward. Under the company’s KEA program Matáv added HUF 100,000 to the donation given by the Chief Officer.

Foundation For Modern Health Services In The Greater Sopron Area:
The Foundation has been supporting the Sopron Hospital’s operation since 1990. Among others donations have been given for reconstruction of the Sopron Hospital’s Clinic and regular contributions are given to procurement of modern therapeutic devices for the Hospital. The donations made for the children’s ward are managed separately within the Foundation.

KEA program:
When a Matáv employee gives a donation for a purpose considered worthy by Matáv the company matches it with a donation of the same amount to the Foundation.