Polaris Bank Deepens Cancer Advocacy, Partners WinCancer Foundation.
L-R: Olabisi Oladiran, Founder WinCancer Foundation; Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communications, Polaris Bank; Oluwatumininu Adesioye,Trustee WinCancer Foundation and Adaku S. Nwankwo, Digital PR Executive, Polaris Bank at the Inaugural WinCancer Games Event held at WhiteSands School Playing ground, Lekki Lagos to mark breast cancer month recently.
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to cancer advocacy, early detection and patient support through its partnership with WinCancer Foundation at its inaugural WinCancer Games held in Lagos.
The event, themed “Awareness to Action,” was organised to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and held at Whitesands School Playground, Lagos.
Speaking at the event, Polaris Bank’s Head of Brand Management and Corporate Communications, Mr. Rasheed Bolarinwa, said the Bank’s impact must go beyond financial performance.
“At Polaris Bank, we believe the true measure of an institution goes beyond financial performance. It is also reflected in the lives we touch and the positive impact we create,” he said.
Bolarinwa noted that the Bank’s cancer intervention dates back to its legacy institutions through its longstanding partnership with Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E), where it has supported screening for over 22,000 women, donated three breast cancer screening machines including a mobile unit, and sponsored treatment for over 30 indigent patients.
In 2026, he said the Bank sustained the drive with free breast cancer screening for 100 women and prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40 and above.
He commended WinCancer Foundation for translating advocacy into practical support for patients and their families.
The Foundation was established by two-time breast cancer survivor, Olabisi Oladiran, to drive awareness, early detection and patient support. Though initially focused on breast cancer, it now covers ovarian, colon, blood and childhood cancers.
Speaking at the Games, Trustee of the Foundation, Oluwatumininu Adesioye, said the initiative was designed to move advocacy beyond conversations to tangible action that encourages early medical attention and support for those undergoing treatment.
The inaugural Games featured four houses representing different cancer advocacy causes: Red House for blood cancer, Blue House for colon cancer, Teal House for ovarian cancer and Gold House for childhood cancer.
Polaris Bank said it will continue to champion partnerships that promote access to care and support vulnerable members of society.
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