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Banco Promerica, through its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy called “Banking with Solidarity”, announced its official sponsorship of the 2nd edition of the Pink Kilometers race to benefit the Fundación Actuar es Vivir (Fundactuar).
This 2nd edition of Kilometers Rosa is a charity event whose purpose is to raise funds to support the Foundation’s efforts in the prevention and early detection of breast and cervical cancer in women in vulnerable situations.
The event will take place on sunday, october 6th, starting at the Banco Promerica building in the La Gran Vía shopping center, offering different modalities of running: 10 km, 6 km, 3 km and 1 km (pet-friendly route). More than 500 runners are expected to participate, who will contribute with their efforts to improve access to medical checkups and health education for thousands of salvadoran women.
“We are deeply committed to the advancement of women and their well-being. That is why as Banco Promerica we are proud to support Fundación Actuar es Vivir, which works tirelessly for the prevention and early detection of breast and cervical cancer. Through this race, we invite everyone to join this noble cause and make a positive impact on society”, said Claudia Mejia, head of Communications and CSR at Banco Promerica.
Fundactuar, a non-profit organization, has benefited more than 22,300 women since 2014 with gynecological checkups through its Chequeo Rosa program, which offers mammograms and pap smears for a symbolic donation of $5.
“Our mission is to reinforce the importance of prevention and early detection through self-exams and regular check-ups. The Pink Kilometers Race is an opportunity to save lives and strengthen access to health care for more women in El Salvador. In addition, we promote healthy lifestyle habits that have an impact on cancer prevention. We invite you to join the 2nd edition of our Pink Kilometers Race and in this way, help us to benefit more women “, said Alejandra Menendez, Director of Fundactuar.
Participation kits include t-shirt, bib number, electronic chip, medal and sponsor items, these have a cost of $25 and can be purchased through the website www.amiiwo. com.
The event is officially sponsored by Banco Promerica, along with other sponsoring companies that have joined this cause such as: Imagina Show, Ancalmo Oral Serum, Vida Sana, Grupo Radio Stereo, Contentivo, Gatorade, Hilasal, La Prensa Grafica, Cadejo Brewing Company, TCSahora.com, Limini, Seguros ASSA, The Coffe Cup, Geely, AVES, Go Green, Bufallo Wings, Safaría, Dog Star, Pronol, Pysillium and Yogurt Yes.
For more information about the Kilometers Rosa Race and how to participate, please visit the website: https://www.promerica.com.sv/fundactuar/
