Scotia, HADCO partner in Breast Cancer fight

The sponsorship value of $45,000, raised through sales of Yoplait, with a percentage being donated to the Scotiabank Foundation, was presented recently to Dr Mark Pounder – Director, Scotiabank Foundation.

“At the Scotiabank Foundation, we are heartened to receive such tremendous support from companies and individuals, towards the cause. Cancer is a disease that affects so many and these funds help us conduct community cancer clinics, via the Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society.”

Kimberly Fraser- Camacho - Marketing Manager at HADCO Ltd stated, “Partnering with the Scotiabank Foundation and participating in the Scotiabank Women against Breast Cancer 5K, is more than the support of a worthy cause but a very personal commitment for HADCO Ltd. We are thrilled to continue to be a part of helping thousands of women across TT in winning their fight with Breast Cancer. Scotiabank through the Scotiabank Foundation has been a leader in advocating this cause and we couldn’t ask for a better partner.”

About Scotiabank Foundation The Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation, a registered NGO which achieved charitable status in 2008 is dedicated to furthering the cause of community assistance in Trinidad and Tobago. Through synergistic partnerships, the Foundation seeks to be a vehicle for capacity building for communities, with particular focus on youth, in the areas of education, sport, health and community development.

The Patron of the Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation is Zalayhar Hassanali, widow of the country’s former President Noor Hassanali who also functions as the Patron of the Scotiabank Women Against Breast Cancer Programme.