Colina Makes a Sunset Move with The Bahamas AIDS Foundation
World AIDS Day CommemoratedNassau, The Bahamas, December 2, 2022 – Colina Insurance Limited (Colina) supported The Bahamas AIDS Foundation’s Fun/Run/Walk/Cycle “A Sunset Move”, in commemoration of World AIDS Day. The Company was a silver sponsor of the event and is a legacy partner of the Foundation.
“Colina has a vested interest in the health and wellness of people in The Bahamas,” said Maxine V. Seymour, Director, Corporate Communications, Colina. “We are pleased to continue our partnership with the Foundation in their efforts to assist people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.”
Colina’s donation supported the World AIDS Day activities hosted by the Foundation. World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1 each year.
“Our employees participated in A Sunset Move. They were excited to walk for such a noteworthy cause and enjoyed the fun race village activities,” said Seymour.
The Fun Run, Walk, Cycle was held on Friday, December 2, 2022 beginning at 700 Wines & Spirits on John F. Kennedy Drive. Participants travelled north onto Prospect Ridge Road, along West Bay Street, Saunders Beach, the six legged round about and back to the starting line where the race concluded. There were varying divisions and routes, which included walkers, runners and cyclists.
About The AIDS Foundation of The Bahamas
The AIDS Foundation of The Bahamas was established in 1992 by the Zonta Club of Nassau. The Zonta Club of Nassau was approached by Dr. Perry Gomez, Director of the National AIDS Programme with a view to establishing an NGO (Non-Government Organization) to assist in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In 1994 Imperial Life Financial (Colina) became a major partner and pledged to host an annual fund raiser (Red Ribbon Ball) for the Foundation. The first Red Ribbon Ball was held in 1994. Over the years this event has become the major fund raiser for the Foundation. In 1997 Imperial Life donated property at 23 Delancey Street for the offices of the Foundation.
About Colina Insurance Limited (Colina)
Colina is a diversified financial services company, offering comprehensive life and health insurance solutions. Colina is wholly-owned by Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited (CHBL). CHBL is a Bahamian Company, built on a firm foundation of trust, integrity and responsibility. Colina has evolved over the past 155 years to become The Bahamas’ largest life and health insurer, with a solid reputation for providing insurance and related financial services products that help clients prepare for life’s unexpected events.