Nawaf Najia

KUWAIT: Kuwait International Bank announced its sponsorship of the “Pink Steps” Walkathon for Ladies that is organized on Saturday Feb 6th2016 at Mishref pedestrian walkway by Cancer Awareness Nation (CAN), as part of its leading CSR program that aims at supporting the various initiatives that serve the community and its individuals. On this occasion, the Manager of the Corporate Communications Unit at KIB, Nawaf Najia, said “This sponsorship translates Al-Dawli’s commitment to raise awareness of cancer diseases and ways for prevention through embracing a healthy lifestyle, exercising and participating in different kinds of sports that play a crucial role in the prevention of obesity-related cancer diseases, especially breast cancer and, colon and rectum cancer”.

He stated, “The walkathon coincides with the first Gulf Week for Cancer Awareness that will run for a whole week, as the walkathon start point will be on the 2 KM of the walkway near Al Omar Mosque roundabout and will be split into three age groups. The three winners of each category will be honored by Al-Dawli”. It’s worth noting that registration is open for ladies who would like to take part in the walkathon at C.A.N premise in Messila, Block 1, Street 25, Villa 6. Besides, C.A.N volunteers and organizers will be also available at Mishref pedestrian walkway on January 16th, 23rd and 30th, 2016. Participants can also register at the starting point on the same day of the walkathon and receive their T-shirts and caps. “Driven by its humanitarian and national commitment that aims at spreading awareness among the members of the community, Al-Dawli strives to adopt a comprehensive strategy that takes in various social initiatives such as cultural, educational, sports, health, youth and others”, Najia concluded.