Doctor and self-made man. Pavel praised billionaires who prefer to give away their wealth.

This week, President Petr Pavel awarded the Medal of Merit to Katarína and Ondřej Vlček for their charitable work. Ondřej Vlček, a billionaire and former CEO of Avast, has been involved in philanthropy for years, notably through their foundation, which has fulfilled wishes for over 1,500 sick children. The Vlček family foundation, established in 2021 with a significant investment, focuses on palliative care and education. Katarína Vlčková, a trained physician, leads initiatives in mobile hospice care. Ondřej's career at Avast spanned nearly thirty years, and he recently engaged in a new venture with a Canadian company. Their philanthropic efforts continue to impact many lives.