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| The Japan Foundation for Cancer Research is a non-profit, private-sector entity established for the purpose of assisting the conquest of cancer. It mobilized private energies to establish Japan's first institute for cancer research (the Cancer Institute) and hospital exclusively for cancer patients (the Cancer Institute Hospital). It has grown with the support of many companies, other organizations, and private persons, and played a major role in cancer research and treatment in Japan. Even today, the Cancer Institute continues to achieve world-class results. Similarly, the Cancer Institute Hospital features the highest levels of cancer treatment and clinical research with a broad base of trust nationwide. Today, when cases of cancer are rapidly rising along with population aging, the activities of the Foundation are assuming increasing importance. |
In Japan, private-sector research institutes and hospitals have seldom maintained a high level of activity for a long period of time. In this context, the Foundation is therefore a precious asset created by the private sector. We realize it also holds importance as a wellspring of private energies to support Japanese culture in the 21st century.
The operation of a quality research institute and hospital by a private entity is accompanied by a lot of economic difficulty. As you know, under the current medical system in Japan, hospitals have all they can do to keep their operation out of deficit. Due to the low-interest policy of the government, the interest on funds is negligible. Although research institutes have been receiving special incentive funds for one-fourth of their costs from the Ministry of Education in recent years, the research activities of the Foundation still depend mainly on support from private parties. |
| We earnestly hope that, with an appreciation of the spirit of our activities and understanding of our financial situation, you will furnish us with staunch support for our efforts and facilities by making donations. |
| The Foundation is a non-profit organization established in accordance with Article 34 of the Civil Code. It has also been designated as a special corporation for promotion of the public good of the type noted in Item 3-a, Paragraph 1, Article 217 of the Income Tax Act Enforcement Ordinance and Item 3-a, Paragraph 1, Article 77 of the Corporation Tax Act Enforcement Ordinance. Donations we receive are therefore categorized as donations to a special corporation promoting the public good and can be deducted from taxes. Even donations of a portion of assets acquired due to inheritance or presentation may be deducted from inheritance tax or gift tax. |
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Once again, we would deeply appreciate your support.
Please direct any inquiries about donations to the following. |
International Center
Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research
3-8-31 Ariake
Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8550, JAPAN
Telephone: +81-3570-0383
FAX: +81-3520-0141
Email: international@jfcr.or.jp
http://www.jfcr.or.jp |
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