BoC brings a ray of sunshine to Apeksha Hospital on World’s Children’s Day

As a responsible bank that has a greater social responsibility, the Bank of Ceylon taken upon itself to care for a special group of children those who do not have the opportunity of a normal joyful childhood on this children’s day in a more meaningful and a thoughtful way through “Apeksha Dalwana Sithuwam Dakma”, art exhibition. Going beyond commercial purposes the prime objective of the bank was to bring some happiness and excitement that every child should experience. For children art is one of the best modes to communicate their joy excitement or sorrow and at the same time enjoying doing so.

“The idea was generated as the bank organised the “little Picasso” Art Competition for the children in the whole country in commemorating the Bank’s 78th anniversary. It was observed that there are children who do not have the privilege of enjoying even the simplest things in life as a child simply because of a life-threatening illness such as cancer.

Several entertainment programs took place for children to have fun, whilst proudly enjoying their own paintings that were on display at the exhibition. Further the Bank handed a toy to every child who is being treated at the hospital. Since October 1st is a significant day for children and elders alike, the Bank of Ceylon together with the Apeksha Hospital arranged the lunch for all patients in the hospital on this day. Apart from events such as these, the Bank has constructed and maintains three floors of the children’s ward and additionally conducts these kinds of activities from time to time.