NBK’s annual walkathon to be held on March 7
‘Registration begins Feb 7’
KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced the launch of its 21st Annual Walkathon titled, Let’s Walk Together, will be held on March 7. Participants can register for this event starting from February 7 at the NBK’s registration point beside the Scientific Center on Gulf Road in Salmiya and online through www.nbkwalkathon.com.
NBK will be giving away three Renault 2015 cars from Al Babtain Group as grand prizes during the Walkathon along with many other valuable prizes.
“As part of the bank’s dedication to corporate social responsibility, NBK regularly supports events which encourage a healthier lifestyle for members of the community,” said Manal Al-Mattar, NBK Public Relations Executive Manager. “NBK’s annual walkathon event is a major component of the bank’s corporate social responsibility program. Over the years, it has garnered huge success and public recognition as one of the country’s much awaited and anticipated nationwide health and entertainment-related activities.”
“NBK looks forward to welcoming participants and giving away many exciting prizes. The walkathon will host various functions, activities and competitions,” Al Mattar added.
NBK’s 2015 walkathon will award more than 120 participants with valuable prizes. Ten winners will be selected from each of the 12 categories of participants. The walk for the male participants will start from Kuwait Towers in the Gulf Road, while the walk for female participants will begin from Souq Sharq. The walk for kids and Zeina Friends club members will be conducted at the Shuwaikh Beach Park overlooking the Gulf Road.
NBK strongly supports sporting events and encourages sporting activities as a means to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle for members of the community. Throughout the years, NBK also organizes several social awareness programs including educational, environmental, health and many other active initiatives.