KUWAIT: NationalBank of Kuwait (NBK) continues its 'I Dream to Be' initiative, afirst-of-a-kind initiative that aims at granting wishes for children withcancer, giving them the chance to live their dreams. Haidar Bahlawani andShinan Fares who are undergoingtreatment at NBK Hospital, have always dreamt to become Paramedics, in theskies to reach patients. NBK helped in making their dream come true incollaboration with Air Ambulance forces to teach them the basics of emergencyand the medical treatment. NBK arranged a visit for Haidar and Shenan to theAir Ambulance forces who provided the children with a two-hour training andtour in a helicopter.
"Haidar andShinan's dream to become paramedics is yet another wish granted through NBK's'I Dream to Be' initiative. We are proud to be a part of the children's dreamsand expand our support to them as much as possible," said Joanne Al-AbdulJaleel, NBK Public Relations Officer.
"The 'IDream to Be' initiative is a lifetime experience for children not only withlife-threatening conditions but children with special needs as well," sheadded. "This initiative is a great way to spread joy and show that there'salways a positive side to a difficult situation. We ask children what they wantto be and try to fulfill that for them."
NBK gives toppriority to children through its commitment to its corporate socialresponsibility. NBK works closely with the Kuwait Association for the Care ofChildren in Hospitals (KACCH), Bayt Abdullah for the Care of Children inHospice (BACCH) and several other special needs organizations to maximize itsreach to all the children in numerous hospitals and schools.
NBK has been atthe forefront of supporting Kuwait's community through a range of initiativestowards education, health, sports and social responsibilities. Theestablishment of NBK's Children Hospital for Oncology and Hematology at AlSabah Medical Area stands as one of many ongoing corporate social initiativestowards health and children. 'I Dream to Be' aims at focusing and supportingNBK's efforts towards children and addressing their needs as much as possible.