Polaris Bank Launches ‘Adopt a Survivor’ Initiative To Empower Breast Cancer Survivors
By Rashidat O. Okunlade, Lagos
Polaris Bank has unveiled the Adopt a Survivor Breast Cancer Support Initiative, a social impact programme designed to empower breast cancer survivors to rebuild their lives and livelihoods after treatment.
While October is globally recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Bank is extending its commitment beyond awareness to focus on the recovery phase—where many survivors face challenges regaining economic stability.
The initiative offers verified survivors financial and business support to restart small enterprises, enabling them to return to income-earning activities with dignity and renewed confidence.
in Lagos recently.
Delivering the message of the Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kayode Lawal, to beneficiaries at the Bank’s NGO partner office, Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E), in Lagos last Thursday, the Head of Brand Management and Corporate Communication, Mr. Rasheed Bolarinwa, described the initiative as a reflection of Polaris Bank’s dedication to transforming corporate growth into social impact.
“At Polaris Bank, we believe true impact happens when business success translates into empowerment for people. The ‘Adopt a Survivor’ initiative allows us to stand with women—not just in the fight against breast cancer, but in rebuilding their confidence and independence,” Bolarinwa said.
He noted that the programme aligns with the Bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) pillars—health, women empowerment, and community wellbeing—while supporting broader global goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives that promote wellness and inclusion.
This year’s intervention builds on Polaris Bank’s ongoing survivor-focused efforts, including wellness retreats and capacity-building initiatives for women who have triumphed over breast cancer.
Through the Adopt a Survivor programme, Polaris Bank reaffirms its commitment to helping women live productive, fulfilling lives beyond treatment.
