Hot dogs sizzle as CIBC fundraises for breast cancer

CIBC staff and volunteers were all smiles as they served up hot dogs and lemonade during a lunchtime fundraiser for breast cancer.

CIBC’s Run for the Cure began in 1992 and has raised $16 million since then. This year’s run takes place on Sunday, Oct. 6 in Regina. To contribute to this event, the CIBC branch in Moose Jaw served up lunch in its parking lot on Aug. 16.

“CIBC is a big sponsor of the run every year,” explained Vrinda Srikant, community general manager. “All branches make the best effort to help cure cancer.” Breast cancer is the main focus since many women in the organization have experienced this disease themselves or know someone who do, Srikant continued. Therefore, CIBC is passionate about pitching in where it can to fundraise for breast cancer awareness, whether it’s raising money or purchasing equipment. Although the hot dog sale had only begun, Srikant pointed out the branch had already raised more than $1,500 for the run through previous fundraisers during Sidewalk Days and its in-house book sale.

Since this project is a team effort, branch employees usually decide what to do every year as a fundraiser, said Srikant. This year it was selling hot dogs, while in previous years it was bake sales.

“The Moose Jaw community has been very supportive,” she said, adding several businesses contributed to the lunch fundraiser. “The purpose of this is to get out into the community … Moose Jaw, no doubt, is a great community where people always help.”

More information about the CIBC Run for the Cure can be found at cibcrunforthecure.supportcbcf.com.