(GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS) MARCH 07, 2023 — On Thursday, March 2, RBC Royal Bank officially launched the first-ever in-person Cayman edition of RBC Race for the Kids – a 5-kilometre charity run/walk event that will take place on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
“I am pleased to share that the Cayman RBC Race for the Kids event will benefit the Alex Panton Foundation, also known as APF, a Non-Profit Organisation dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues affecting children and young adults in the Cayman Islands, with a particular focus on anxiety and depression,” said Ericka Rolle, Area Vice President – Personal Banking and Country Head for RBC Royal Bank, Cayman Islands. “Being present and active in the communities we serve is central to RBC’s purpose of helping our clients thrive and communities prosper. That’s why we are so proud to be hosting the first ever in person Cayman edition of RBC Race for the Kids this April,” added Rolle.
APF was established in memory of Alex Panton, who in 2010 tragically succumbed to the effects of severe depression, at the age of 16. The Alex Panton Foundation aims to provide hope and resources to friends, family, teachers, and classmates to help save the lives of children and young adults struggling with mental illness.
Speaking on behalf of the Alex Panton Foundation, Rhonda Kelly, a sitting APF board member, expressed gratitude and excitement about the upcoming event and ensuing partnership.
“The funds raised will go directly to the foundation’s Financial Assistance Programme and will result in a positive difference for Cayman youth – helping them find peace and hope as they navigate their mental health challenges,” Kelly shared.
“One of the most important resources that is needed for those struggling with their mental health is access to counselling and therapy services. In 2020, the Foundation launched the Financial Assistance Programme in partnership with local private mental health providers. Providers who enter an agreement with APF work with us to secure financial aid for the young people in our community who are in immediate need of assistance but have insufficient or no insurance coverage. This programme is available to individuals up to 30 years of age and has helped over 90 individuals get the support they need since it was introduced,” she explained.
RBC Race for the Kids is a global series of charitable running events benefiting children and youth- focused causes. To date, the series has seen over 360,000 participants who have collectively raised more than CAD $82 million. In the Caribbean, these community building races take place in no small part due to efforts and enthusiasm of individuals, RBC employees and community organizations in Barbados, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and in Cayman.
The Cayman 5K race will take place on Sunday, April 16, at 6:30 am. The race start line is at RBC Camana Bay, 10 Market St. Cayman Islands. Register today – as an individual, in teams, families, or sporting groups. Registration closes April 13.
To register for Cayman’s RBC Race for the Kids, or to learn more about the event, please visit www.rbcraceforthekidscayman.com.
About RBC in the Caribbean
With more than 110 years of dedicated service to the region, RBC has a presence in 10 countries and territories, with 38 branches and over 2,800+ employees serving more than half a million clients.
As one of the Caribbean’s leading diversified financial services companies, RBC provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking, insurance and trust and asset management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, small businesses, general commercial entities, regional and multi-national corporations and governments. For more information, please visit rbc.com/caribbean.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 97,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.
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