One of the region’s largest cancer fundraisers is less than two weeks away and has raised over USD$350,000 to date in support of cancer care and awareness.
Now in its fifth year, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure will see thousands of walkers and runners gather together across the 16 territories where the bank operates, converting major thoroughfares into seas of pink and white on October 1 and 2, 2016.
All of the funds collected through the Walk for the Cure campaign which will be donated to various cancer support organizations to assist with the purchase and maintenance of equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The funds are also used to provide assistance, care and counselling to patients and their families and to raise awareness through education campaigns across the region.
Over the past four years CIBC FirstCaribbean has raised over USD $1 million from the event primarily supported by generous corporate donors and numerous fundraising activities and events hosted by staff members.
This year’s Walk is expected to attract even more participants as the bank has unveiled a new registration website where people can register and encourage others to register and donate to the cause by logging on to: http://cibcfcibwalkforthecure.causevox.com/.
Co-Chairs for this year’s Walk, CIBC FirstCaribbean Executives Trevor Torzsas and Mark St. Hill, praised the fundraising efforts of the bank’s staff and the enthusiastic support of the business community who have sponsored the Walk campaign.
They were also optimistic that the new website will increase “our ability to raise funds for Caribbean people affected by cancer to another level.”
Walkers excited to hit the road at last year’s CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure in Nassau.
They added: “With this new site, we expect to exceed our target of $500,000 significantly. For us that is extremely satisfying, as it means we will now be able to contribute even more to the worthy organisations across the Caribbean who work every day to support those who receive a diagnosis of cancer, as well as their families. Every cent we raise goes towards that goal in some way and we’re very proud of that.”
In addition to the website, participants can go to any CIBC FirstCaribbean branch around the region to sign up for the Walk or make a contribution.
The Walk is also held to coincide with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure sponsored by the bank’s parent company, CIBC. CIBC has been supporting this event for more than 20 years, donating millions to breast cancer research in Canada.
About CIBC FirstCaribbean
CIBC FirstCaribbean is the largest, regionally-listed bank in the English and Dutch speaking Caribbean serving over 400 000 customers in 17 markets, through approximately 2,700 staff, across 100 branches and offices. The bank, which has almost 250 years of combined experience in the region, offers a full range of market-leading financial services in: Corporate and Investment Banking, Treasury Sales and Trading, Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Small Business and Credit Cards.
CIBC FirstCaribbean is a member of the CIBC Group. CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. Through our three major business units – Retail and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Wholesale Banking – CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada with offices in the United States and around the world.
For more information about CIBC FirstCaribbean, visit www.cibcfcib.com.
By Debra King
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