Zertech Japan G.K. has continued its support for Shine On! Kids since 2023 and has made another donation of JPY 500,000 in 2025.

In 2025, Shine On! Kids launched its largest-ever crowdfunding initiative, the “Facility Dog Training Fund 2025,” aiming to raise JPY 30 million to support the training and deployment of future facility dogs.<br\> The organization also expanded its Beads of Courage program to two additional hospitals, bringing the total number of participating medical facilities in Japan to 34.

Other notable activities this year include hosting a symposium on animal-assisted therapy for medical professionals and announcing the placement of a new facility dog candidate at the Tokyo Metropolitan Children’s Medical Center.

Zertech Japan G.K. is proud to support these meaningful initiatives and remains committed to contributing to Shine On! Kids’ mission of providing evidence-based psycho-social support for children battling serious illnesses and their families.

For more information, please visit: Shine On! Kids