WILLEMSTAD - CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure, the largest fundraising effort in the fight against cancer in the Caribbean region, launched its 2023 fundraising activities in Curaçao at the Kaya Kaya festival.
Bank employees, along with Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds volunteers took to the streets during the Kaya Kaya festival, selling dry-fit Walk for the Cure shirts and collecting donations through collection bins.
The funds will support the valuable work of Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds in the battle against cancer. The activity served as a prelude to this year’s main fundraising event, “Den Ambiente”, an innovative leisure experience scheduled for Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 6:00PM to 10:00PM in the parking area of the CIBC FirstCaribbean branch at De Ruyterkade #61.
In 2023, the CIBC FirstCaribbean's Walk for the Cure, the largest cancer fundraiser in the region, celebrates its 12th year. This event originated as part of the bank's 10th-anniversary celebrations and is now held across the bank’s member footprint all over the region. The funds raised from the walk primarily go toward assisting in the purchase and maintenance of equipment used for diagnosing and treating cancer patients.
All proceeds from Walk for the Cure's fundraising activities in Curaçao are donated to Stichting Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds. Thanks to the enthusiastic participants, sponsors, and participating restaurants, last year's Walking Dinner and the other fundraising activities generated ANG 28,000.00.
“Den Ambiente pa un Bon Kousa” will be the ultimate celebration of an end of a weekend, well-deserved where you will enjoy no less than 6 food stations (Flavors of the world), premium bars, a cigar bar and great entertainment, while also participating in games and raffles. Those who have participated in the previous Walk for the Cure events know that assuring a ticket early is essential to ensure participation. Tickets are already available for purchase at the CIBC FirstCaribbean branch. For more information, please contact 433-8000 or marketing.curacao@cibcfcib.com
