Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, has assisted 136 children without limbs with prosthetic limbs as part of its commitment to societal welfare and support for underprivileged children.
The children were assisted through its flagship Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative, the Together4ALimb which 10th anniversary was commemorated by the bank with a walk.
The Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Dr Demola Sogunle, emphasised the significant impact of limb loss on children’s emotional, psychological and societal well-being.
He highlighted the organisation’s holistic support approach, tackling not just the medical needs but also the financial and social challenges encountered by the families.
He emphasised the crucial role businesses play in offering comprehensive support, urging them to recognise that limb loss presents a complex challenge that goes beyond the physical condition.
According to him, the initiative addresses both the visible and hidden obstacles faced by the 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,” Demola stated.
The 2024 Together4ALimb Walk, resonating with the theme “Wellness in Motion” 2.0, was engineered to spotlight and ease the challenges faced by underprivileged children suffering from limb loss.
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 N1.5 million for each beneficiary. The programme witnessed a considerable expansion in 2023, extending its benevolence to 45 additional recipients.
The initiative has assisted 136 beneficiaries nationwide, ensuring each child receives an annual prosthetic limb replacement until age 18.
At the event, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, First Lady of Lagos State, highlighted the remarkable impact of the initiative, noting with admiration that 136 children have benefited from the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Ejike Anih, founder and Chief Executive Officer of IfeanHealthOrthopaedics, stated that Stanbic IBTC has accomplished milestones through the Together4Limb initiative.
