L-R: Dr Adedamola Dada, Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Ebute Metta,Representative, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, First Lady of Lagos State; Dr Demola Sogunle, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings and Together4ALimb beneficiaries, during the 10th edition of Together4ALimb charity walk, Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative, held at Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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The Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings,Dr Demola Sogunle said the Together4ALimb initiative has assisted 136 persons since it’s inception.
Stanbic IBTC which celebrated this milestone with the 10th Edition of Together4Alimb Charity Walk recently highlighted the organisation’s holistic support and approach, tackling not just the medical needs but also the financial and social challenges encountered by the families of children with the challenge.
Demola in a statement emphasised the significant impact of limb loss on children’s emotional, psychological, and societal well-being.
He said: “This event marks years of dedicated efforts towards enriching the lives of children living with limb loss and underscores Stanbic IBTC’s steadfast dedication to social responsibility.
“He highlighted the efforts of Together4ALimb, explaining how the initiative addresses both the visible and hidden obstacles faced by these families, ultimately providing a more holistic and inclusive form of support.
“Businesses have a crucial role in delivering comprehensive support, recognising limb loss as a complex life challenge beyond the physical condition. Through Together4ALimb, we address both the tangible and intangible hurdles these families face.
“Since the initiative’s inception in 2015, Together4ALimb has significantly improved the lives of 55 children by providing them with prosthetic limbs and creating educational trust funds of 1.5 million naira for each beneficiary. The programme witnessed a considerable expansion in 2023, extending its benevolence to 45 additional recipients.
To this day, the initiative proudly boasts of assisting 136 beneficiaries nationwide, ensuring each child receives an annual prosthetic limb replacement until age 18.
“This year’s event further solidified Stanbic IBTC’s commitment by welcoming 36 children into the programme, thereby cementing Stanbic IBTC’s role in creating brighter futures for children experiencing limb loss.”Demola stated.
The 2024 Together4ALimb Walk, resonated with the theme “Wellness in Motion” 2.0, was engineered to spotlight and ease the challenges faced by underprivileged children suffering from limb loss.
First Lady of Lagos State,Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, highlighted the remarkable impact of the initiative noting with admiration that 136 children have benefited from the organisation’s esteemed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
She said, “I want to sincerely appreciate Stanbic IBTC’s commitment and consistency over the years through this laudable initiative. It is imperative to note that supporting special children who have experienced limb loss either through accidents, mismanaged injuries, or congenital issues/birth defects and providing prosthetic limbs and educational trust funds for them will further assist them in realising their full potential and give them a sense of love, care, and support from society.”
“In today’s world, our society has realised that physical disability is not inability and therefore should not, in any way, hinder anyone from achieving something positive in life,” she stated.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of IfeanHealth Orthopaedics,Ejike Anih stated that Stanbic IBTC has accomplished milestones through the Together4Limb initiative.
“This initiative explicitly targets the upliftment of underprivileged children, a segment of society often overlooked yet deeply impacted by systemic inequalities. By focusing on this group, the organisation sheds light on these children’s pressing issues and actively works to create tangible positive changes in their lives.”
“Such initiatives are paramount today, as they embody the essence of corporate responsibility—recognising the roles of businesses in the economy and as pillars of society with the power and resources to enact real change.” Ejike said.
The 10th Together4ALimb Walk commenced at the Stanbic IBTC Head Office on Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, and concluded at the Law School Bus Stop on Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue.
This year’s event marked a significant milestone by expanding its reach beyond Lagos, bringing the Together4ALimb Walk to several cities across Nigeria with staff and partners joining the walk with the aid of Steps by Stanbic IBTC. This expansion underscores Stanbic IBTC’s commitment to fostering the nation’s social, economic, and environmental welfare.
