For the past eight years, Kitsap Bank has been a sponsor of the South Sound JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. This year’s event, which was held on May 7 at the University of Washington Tacoma campus, drew numerous family and corporate teams — joined by their commitment to help find a cure for Type I Diabetes.
Each year, employees from the bank’s 20 branches and numerous departments, which covers five counties, fundraise for the event and participate in the Walk. Through personal fundraising efforts, employee donations and branch fundraising efforts, Kitsap Bank employees raised an astounding $25,400 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The total tops Kitsap Bank’s previous fundraising best by $4,000. In addition, the Bank consistently has one of the largest teams at the Walk.
“This goes far beyond making a corporate donation. Our employees have embraced this event, spending their own personal time and money to help the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation find a cure for Type I Diabetes,” remarks Anthony George, executive Vice President and CFO. “Many have been personally touched by Diabetes, some have not, but all have demonstrated their commitment to giving back to our community and making a difference.”
