CIBC FirstCaribbean Employees with Catherine Gustave and Augustine Emmanuel (fifth and sixth from left.)
PRESS RELEASE - The CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure has consistently grown since its inaugural walk in 2012. In its third year, the Walk for the Cure has amassed proceeds totaling EC $26,200.00 from customers, employees, friends, and family.
The CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure aims to raise awareness and support for local cancer organisations throughout the region, in each of the 17 territories where CIBC FirstCaribbean operates.
Revenue generated from participation in the 2014 walk as well as numerous fund-raising activities was presented to Faces of Cancer, and will facilitate medical treatments for the organisation’s members.
Portia Compton-James, Manger Retail Banking and Operations, emphasized the importance of the donation stating, “The turn out and participation of our third annual Walk for the Cure was very significant. We more than doubled the previous year’s proceeds which highlights the importance placed on supporting persons and families currently battling the disease; emphasising that they are not in the fight alone.In 2015 we’re setting our goals even higher and hope to encourage more persons to participate and give back to a local organization that is making a difference in the lives of persons affected by cancer.”
Representing Faces of Cancer during the presentation ceremony was Catherine Gustave, Treasurer and cancer survivor, Augustine Emmanuel, who both expressed gratitude towards CIBC FirstCaribbean employees and customers who participated in the fundraising efforts and noted that these funds will go a long way in assisting persons undergoing cancer treatment.
The success of the 2014 Walk for the Cure was made possible with the dedicated support of our sponsors– gold sponsor: Ernst & Young; silver sponsor: LIME; bronze sponsors: Ti Kaye Resort, Sandals Regency, St. Lucia Distillers, Brawo, Sea Island Cotton Shop, Shawn’s Spa, Touch Therapies Day Spa and Blue Waters and our regional sponsor: Deloitte.
The CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure is currently in its fourth year, with the walk anticipated for October of this year, and fund raising activities to be held leading up to the walk and throughout the month of October.