Last night, a special event hosted by PBZ Group, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, was held at the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall. On this occasion, in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, Premium Visa cardholders, and other guests, the 100th donation was presented as part of the unique humanitarian project “Doing Good Every Day” and the Visa Card with a Heart – a donation of 100,000 euros to the Neonatology Department of Clinical Hospital Merkur.
For 17 consecutive years, PBZ Group has actively supported national initiatives through this project, helping improve healthcare and social services for children and young people. For every transaction made with the Visa Card with a Heart, PBZ Group donates 0.10 euros to projects supporting children and youth – at no cost to cardholders. To date, PBZ Group has donated a total of 5.2 million euros to the “Doing Good Every Day” project fund.
“It is a great pleasure that we have once again organized a special event for our clients and Premium Visa cardholders, marked by its humanitarian dimension – a gesture of care for others, further affirming our commitment to community support and socially responsible business practices. Since last year’s gathering, when we launched a new cycle of donations for the benefit of children and youth, we have worked intensively on realizing new donations. True to the name of our project, ‘Doing Good Every Day,’ we have successfully delivered more than ten donations to paediatric departments and children’s homes across Croatia. I am very pleased that we have now presented the 100th donation as part of the ‘Doing Good Every Day’ project and the Visa Card with a Heart – a donation of 100,000 euros to the Neonatology Department of Clinical Hospital Merkur, aimed at providing even better healthcare for its youngest patients. Our project continues to make meaningful strides. We are pleased to announce our upcoming donation of an electric vehicle to the Children’s Center Zagreb, as part of the initiative ‘Helping Children, Helping the Earth.’ This project aims to equip children’s homes with electric vehicles, reflecting our commitment not only to supporting children but also to caring for the environment in alignment with our ESG principles“, stated Dinko Lucić, President of the Management Board of Privredna banka Zagreb and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of PBZ Card.
With the donation of 100,000 euros, Clinical Hospital Merkur will acquire an incubator and two multifunctional ultrasound devices, thereby enabling higher-quality healthcare for its smallest patients.
“On behalf of Clinical Hospital Merkur, all our staff, and all our patients, I wish to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the PBZ Management for this valuable donation. We are honoured to be part of the ‘Doing Good Every Day’ project, which has, for many years, demonstrated how collaboration between the business sector and healthcare institutions can bring real change to the lives of our patients.
The donation of 100,000 euros, directed toward equipping the Neonatology Department, will directly enhance the quality of healthcare for our smallest and most vulnerable patients. The acquisition of an incubator and multifunctional ultrasound devices will significantly raise the level of medical care and enable us to give every child the best possible start in life. I extend my sincere thanks to the Management and all employees of PBZ Group for recognizing the importance of investing in children’s health and for continuously demonstrating that good deeds can truly change society for the better. Special thanks also go to the Visa Card with a Heart cardholders, who, by participating in this program, become part of this commendable story.This donation is not merely an investment in medical equipment – it is an investment in the future of our children and a testament to the fact that humanity and solidarity always find their way to those who need it most“, said Prof. Dr. Mario Starešinić, MD, Director of Clinical Hospital Merkur.
After the donation ceremony, a specially curated musical program titled “Rock or Classical?” featured performances by Nina Badrić, Dino Jelusić, and opera soloists, performing timeless hits of rock and classical music accompanied by Ante Gelo and the Zagreb Soloists.
Doing Good Every Day & Visa Card with a Heart
The project “Doing Good Every Day” and the Visa Card with a Heart were introduced to the market in 2008, created with the aim of long-term, continuous assistance aand help to the community in which PBZ Group operates. The Visa Card with a Heart is a special card that, in addition to financial benefits, has a unique humanitarian character. For every transaction made with this card, PBZ Group sets aside 0.10 euros, at no additional cost to its holders. With the collected funds, PBZ Group supports projects of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy for the welfare of children, young people, and others in need. To date, PBZ Group has donated more than 5.2 million euros, presenting 100 donations to paediatric departments, children’s hospitals, and homes for children and youth throughout Croatia. More information on the project’s achievements can be found at www.cinimdobro.hr.