Commercial Bank: Continued support for cancer awareness initiatives
Commercial Bank Kuwait visits the Kuwait Cancer Association and Mackin Club to support breast cancer awareness initiatives.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
In line with its commitment to enhancing its corporate social responsibility and supporting humanitarian and health initiatives, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) visited the Kuwait Association for Combating Smoking and Cancer and Mackin Club, presenting them with an artwork featuring a collection of humanitarian and awareness-raising messages written by the bank’s employees. This gesture was part of an awareness event recently organized by the bank for its staff in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The visit underscored KFH’s dedication to continuing its community role and fostering effective partnerships with civil society organizations and health and awareness entities, thereby reinforcing the values of corporate social responsibility and spreading hope and positivity within society.
The visit was attended by the Corporate Communications sector team, along with Dr. Khaled Al-Saleh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the “Kan” Campaign; Dr. Hessa Al-Shahin, Board Member and Head of the Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative; Dr. Iman Al-Shammari, Secretary-General of the “Kan” Campaign and Chair of the Mackin Club Committee for Empowering Cancer Patients and Survivors; as well as cancer survivors.
On this occasion, Amal Al-Warraq, Deputy General Manager of Corporate Communications at KFH, stated: “We believe that our corporate social responsibility extends beyond providing financial support to include contributing to raising awareness and strengthening a culture of solidarity and mutual support among members of society. This initiative stems from our commitment to involving our employees in humanitarian and awareness activities, and conveying their sincere messages of support, hope, and encouragement to breast cancer patients and survivors.”
Representatives of the Association and Mackin Club expressed their appreciation to KFH for this humanitarian initiative, praising its role in providing psychological and moral support to cancer patients and survivors, and enhancing the spirit of community solidarity. They emphasized the importance of such initiatives in promoting health awareness, reinforcing a culture of prevention, and encouraging early detection of the disease.
In conclusion, Al-Warraq expressed her delight that such initiatives are appreciated by the Kuwait Association for Combating Smoking and Cancer and Mackin Club, commending their significant efforts in health awareness and in providing support and empowerment to cancer patients and survivors. She reaffirmed the bank’s continued support for initiatives that contribute to serving society, raising awareness of health and humanitarian issues, and promoting disease prevention.
