WILLEMSTAD - CIBC FirstCaribbean remains committed to the cause of cancer awareness and education in our region and in Curaçao in particular even in the face of Covid-19 restrictions that have become the new normal.
The bank this year adapted its fundraising activities in order to continue raising funds to donate, the same as in past years, to Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds. A cheque for Nafl. 28,000.00, representing in funds raised in 2019 was handed over to the representatives of the foundation at the kick-off event for this year’s CIBC Walk for the Cure.
The bank this year will initiate a number of fundraising activities but all will center on a one-of-a kind CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure Walking Dinner. The Walk for the Cure Walking Dinner will be held on Tuesday October 13th, 2020 at Riffort Village.
The walk benefits cancer organizations throughout the region and year after year unites over 20,000 passionate participants in 16 countries, in which the bank operates, in a unified demonstration of their commitment to assist those affected by cancer. The Walk has over the past eight years raised over US$ 2.7 million to support critical cancer care, purchase vital equipment necessary to treat patients and host general education programs to create greater awareness of the disease across the region. In Curaçao, all proceeds of the Walk for the Cure are donated to the Stichting Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds.
Those participating in the CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure Walking Dinner should expect a unique Walking Dinner with Live music, 4-course dinner including refreshments. The participating restaurants are Chanterelle Bistro, Gondola, Porto Restaurant Curaçao and Steak and Ribs Riffort. This promises to be a night with a diverse of cuisines from around the world. Participants contribute Nafl.150.00 to enjoy this Walking Dinner. Tickets are available at the CIBC FirstCaribbean branch at De Ruyterkade 61.
Marketing Manager for CIBC FirstCaribbean, Lysaira Ortela, who also heads the bank’s Walk for the Cure fundraising committee in Curaçao said “We are glad to have again contributed to the valuable work done by Stichting Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds thanks to last year’s participants and sponsors of Walk for the Cure 2019. We face a new reality, but CIBC FirstCaribbean remains committed to supporting this most important cause. We are excited about this year’s activities but most important the Walking Dinner on October 13th. We look forward to a great response to the event so we can again donate the proceeds to Stichting Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds for their valuable work.”