What is the Flying Star Fund?
The Flying Star Fund, established in 1996 by Astellas’ employee volunteers is a Matching Gift program which matches employee donations made throughout the year. Through the Flying Star Fund, Astellas provides donations of wheelchair-accessible vans to welfare facilities and nonprofit organizations for children with intractable diseases.
Wheelchair-accessible van donation
FY2020
Number of donated vans | Total number of donated vans since 1997 |
4 | 215 |
Donations to NPO for children with intractable diseases.
FY2020
Name of supported organization | Amount (yen) |
Japan CliniClowns Association | 240,000 |
Shine On! Kids | 370,000 |
Hospital Art Lab | 130,000 |
Smiling Hospital Japan | 260,000 |
Total | 1,000000 |