KUWAIT: The National Bank of Kuwait's 16th Annual Walkathon, scheduled to take place on March 27, is heading for yet another record year with over 2,000 competitors , joined by several public figures and NBK senior officials, headed by NBK Chief Executive Officer Isam Al-Sager, taking part in the race along the scenic coastline areas on the Gulf street, monitored and assisted by tens of NBK volunteers and amidst the cheers of fans, relatives and friends.

NBK Public Relations Manager, Manal Al-Mattar said: "The Walkathon is growing year on year, and we are extremely excited to take our involvement with this exciting event to a new level as more than 2,000 participants have already registered to date. The number of participants for this year is expected to far exceed the 10,000 record number witnessed last year ".

Our commitment to being community-connected is the reason why we feel it is important for us to hold the NBK Walkathon annually. This year, NBK's Walkathon is marked by a variety of fun, entertaining and health awareness-raising activities as it comes within the framework of a comprehensive campaign to raise awareness of the risks of kidney diseases" Al Mattar added.

Registration is open until Friday, March 26, at the Scientific Centre from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm in addition to the KNCC Cinema at Avenues (evening shift only). NBK will be awarding top 10 winners in each category and will conduct a draw for a grand prize - a brand new Mini Copper 2010- for all participants.

The Walkathon for the male participants will start from the Kuwait Scientific Center located in Ras Salmiya, while the walk for female participants will begin from the Marina Crescent and the walkathon for kids and Zaina Friends club members will be conducted at the Green Island. - Kuwait Times