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Crowdfunding Success for Emergency Ambulance

The Kawakita Medical Foundation, based in Suginami, Tokyo, organized an unveiling event to showcase their newly updated emergency ambulance. This initiative was made possible through a successful crowdfunding campaign that ran from April 15 to May 31, 2024. The foundation received donations from an impressive total of 332 individuals and organizations, for which they expressed heartfelt gratitude.

The unveiling event for the new ambulance took place on April 26, 2025, welcoming all supporters who expressed interest in attending. The highlight of the ambulance design is its colorful representation of the warm messages and encouragement received during the crowdfunding campaign, symbolizing the foundation's commitment to ensuring community safety and security. The ambulance is designed to serve as a bridge for the hopes of everyone involved.

Ambitious Funding Goals

The foundation set an ambitious funding goal of ¥20,000,000. Ultimately, the campaign raised a total of ¥23,087,000, exceeding expectations and demonstrating the community’s strong support for local healthcare advancements.

Enhanced Equipment for Better Emergency Response

The new ambulance features several advanced equipment and safety enhancements:

• - Visibility and Safety Improvements:

- Equipped with large scatter-type emergency lights (active beacons)
- Added front LED red blinking lights
- Additional red blinking lights on the upper back door
- Auxiliary red warning lights on both side roofs

• - Transport Environment Enhancements:

- Magnetic vibration-proof bed
- LED dimmable interior lights and patient lamps
- Dimmable film applied to left and rear sides

• - Infection Control Improvements:

- Added partition between the driver’s area and patient room
- Equipped with ozone UV air clear system

• - Medical Equipment:

- 12-lead ECG monitor and defibrillator capable of transmission
- Stand for artificial respirator

About the Kawakita Medical Foundation

Founded in May 1928, the main hospital, Kawakita General Hospital, started as a small facility (30 beds, internal medicine and pediatrics) in Asagaya, Suginami City, Tokyo. In 1948, the hospital began accepting interns, and in 1988 it was designated as a clinical training hospital. In 2006, it received approval as a regional medical support hospital.

In 2016, Kawakita Medical Foundation merged with another medical法人 and has since expanded various facilities and medical services, including health screening, dialysis, nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care. With a mission to challenge for better medical care in harmony with the Earth's environment and societal culture, the foundation continues to evolve.

Future Plans

Scheduled to open a new hospital in July 2025, the Kawakita General Hospital will be relocating to a nearby site, introducing surgical support robots and initiating cancer radiation treatment. This development aims further to bolster emergency medical services in the community.

For more information about the Kawakita Medical Foundation, visit their official website and learn more about the new hospital details here.