NBK annual walkathon ‘We’re stronger... with every step’
KUWAIT: National Bank of
Kuwait (NBK) announced the launch of its 23rd Annual
Walkathon titled “We’re
Stronger... With Every Step” that will be held on the 9th
December 2017. Participants can register for this event starting from the 22nd of October,
2017 online, through NBKWalkathon.com. Online applicants can receive their assigned T-shirt and number at the NBK’s registration point beside the Scientific Center on the Gulf Road in Salmiya starting from Thursday 23rd of November 2017 until Thursday 7th of December 2017. The number for each participant will contain a step counting chip.
NBK will be giving away two new Renault cars from Al Babtain Group as the grand prizes during the Walkathon along with many other valuable prizes. Referees assigned by the Kuwait Amateur Athletic Federation (KAAF) will be present to arbitrate the race. The first ten winners from each category will be rewarded with valuable cash prizes.
“As part of the bank’s dedication to corporate social responsibility, NBK regularly supports events which encourage healthier lifestyle for members of the community”, said Abdul Mohsen Al Rushaid, 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 being one of the much awaited and anticipated nationwide health and entertainment-related activity.” “NBK looks forward to welcoming participants and giving away many exciting prizes. The Walkathon event will host various functions, activities and competitions”, Al Rushaid added.
Ten winners will be selected from each category of participants. The walk for both the female and male participants will start from the Green Island on the Gulf Road to the Shuwaikh Beach Park, parallel to the Gulf Road, next to KPC building for a distance of 11 Km.
For the first time this year, NBK initiated a new racing category for participants aged 60 years old and above to encourage a healthier lifestyle among all members of the society. NBK strongly supports sporting events and encourages sporting activities as means to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle for members of the community. Throughout the years, NBK also organized several social awareness programs including educational, environmental, health and many other active initiatives.
For more information, visit NBK’s page on Facebook at NBK Official Page or follow NBK on Twitter and Instagram @NBKGroup.