In strengthening its long standing relationship with the Cancer Association of Namibia, Standard Bank as part of corporate social investment gave its support to the recently launched cancer support project called the ‘Circle of Hope.’
Under the Cancer Association of Namibia’s Family Support Centre, the Circle of Hope Project which started its first activities in the coastal town of Swakopmund is aimed at providing psycho-social support programmes which will aid cancer patients and their families.
With a recent contribution of N$150 000 to the project, Standard Bank’s Acting Head of Marketing Sigrid Tjijorokisa highlighted the importance of this cause.
“We value our 15-year relationship with the Cancer Association of Namibia and wanted to invest more in making an impact nationally towards the fight against cancer. It is for this reason why we saw the need to back this project geared towards assisting patients and their families with psycho-social support. Let’s stand together and make the circle of hope bigger in our fight against cancer in our country,” said Tjijorokisa.
On his part Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia Rolf Hansen expressed his gratitude to the Bank.
“We value the unwavering support and dedication in the fight against cancer that we have received from Standard Bank. The Circle of Hope will aid in providing training for volunteers to support newly diagnosed patients and their families; improve the quality of life of patents and their families; provide support to caregivers, survivors and volunteers; reduce cancer mortality and to promote public awareness on cancer,” Hansen explained.
From Swakopmund, the next Circle of Hope excursion will be held in the town of Mariental in the Hardap Region at the end of this month.