Gulf Bank Supports the Hayatt Early Detection of Breast Cancer Center
Gulf Bank announced its participation in the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and supports the establishment of the Hayatt Early Detection of Breast Cancer Center in Kuwait.
Kuwait, October 8, 2012: In line with its efforts to develop and improve medical services and spread health awareness, Gulf Bank, a provider of the best and fastest service in Kuwait, announced its participation in the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month by contributing to Ruqaya Al-Qatami Charity Foundation to support the establishment of the Hayatt Early Detection of Breast Cancer Center in Kuwait.
“We would like to thank The Breast Cancer Foundation for its role in supporting patients’ battle against the disease and their efforts to control it through early detection.”
The annual awareness campaign takes place during the month of October and aims to raise awareness of the disease and encourage women across the globe to conduct health checkups on a regular basis. The Hayatt Early Detection of Breast Cancer Center in Kuwait will help many potential cancer patients in Kuwait receive an up-to-date check-up for early breast cancer detection and have the chance to prevent the disease.
Mr. Fawzy Al Thunayan, General Manager, Board Affairs at Gulf Bank said: “Gulf Bank is an institution that strives to provide services beyond that of banking, and by being a part of this noble cause we are accomplishing just that. We would like to thank The Breast Cancer Foundation for its role in supporting patients’ battle against the disease and their efforts to control it through early detection. Through this contribution we hope to support this life changing role by supplying the Hayatt Early Detection of Breast Cancer Center with the equipment needed to facilitate the process of breast cancer check-ups for those who are financially incapable.”
The Breast Cancer Foundation initiative of establishing the Early Detection of Breast Cancer Center aims at providing free of charge chemotherapy for expats in Kuwait, create support groups for patients and survivors, set up a breast cancer screening program for women in Kuwait as well as enhancing the overall health status in Kuwait.
This press release has been issued by Gulf Bank.