Landmark’s ‘Beat Diabetes’ walkathon huge success
Landmark Group the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, witnessed a positive response for ‘Beat Diabetes’ Walkathon from its supporters, sponsors and residents of Kuwait as thousands turned up to show their support and care towards the cause. The event, which was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and Dasman Diabetes Institute, marked a successful completion of its second consecutive walkathon. The walkathon took place on Saturday, 17th November 2012. His Excellency US Ambassador Matthew H. Tueller was also a part of this Walkathon and delivered a few encouraging words on health to the audience.
Saibal Basu, Chief Operating Officer, Landmark Group, said: “We were extremely pleased to see the remarkable results as we concluded ‘Beat Diabetes’. We thank every person who joined us at the walk to spread the message and support the campaign.
The ‘Beat Diabetes’ Walkathon was well received by the residents, a few commented by saying: “I participated in the walkathon last year and am happy to say that it was organized even better this year. I am proud to be a part of this noble cause;” “Sometimes we do not have time to go to the local clinics, this way I am quite happy to get myself examined;” “The advice I got from the doctors when I discovered that I am diabetic was quite useful;” “It is good to know Landmark Group is raising awareness for a very important cause and is always involved in doing such good community welfare events. They should hold such campaigns more often.”
Landmark’s Group Beat Diabetes campaign is a Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR) initiative, which conducted tests for over three thousand people in Kuwait. The event took place not only in Kuwait but the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and India
Landmark Group has a presence across all categories within the retail sector and has diversified to areas such as hospitality and leisure.