In an extraordinary display of community support, Stichting Su Aid has successfully raised SRD 6 million (approximately $180,000 USD) for the Hematology Department at Sint Vincentiusziekenhuis (SVZ) hospital. The preliminary fundraising total was formally presented to hospital officials on Wednesday, marking the highest amount ever collected by the foundation in its history.
Hospital Director Jason van Genderen described the achievement as “a special day and the most beautiful Christmas gift the hospital could have wished for.” The visibly emotional director expressed profound gratitude for the unprecedented community effort behind the record-breaking donation.
The Hematology Department, which treats patients suffering from anemia, blood cancer, sickle cell disease, and other blood-related disorders, urgently requires comprehensive renovation, expansion, and modernization. While the campaign fell short of its original SRD 10 million target, the amount raised will enable the immediate procurement of essential medical equipment to enhance patient care.
Van Genderen praised the dedication and commitment of all involved, stating: “This proves it can be done. A record amount has been raised through tireless efforts—people were out early every day fundraising. I thank all donors who dug deep into their pockets. Six million SRD! I want to walk through the entire hospital with this and show it off,” he added, referencing the symbolic check presentation.
Su Aid emphasized that this represents an interim result, with additional commitments from both individual and corporate donors still pending. The foundation anticipates concluding its fundraising campaign in January and delivering a final report by February. The organization has committed to ensuring all funds will be allocated with complete transparency and accountability throughout the modernization project.