Gold sponsor of the Red Cross Ball

Nassau, The Bahamas, January 20, 2016 - Scotiabank is a gold sponsor of The Bahamas Red Cross Society's 44th Annual Ball themed, "Passion. Pride. Pizzazz."

"Community involvement continues to be an important part of the way we live, work and do business every day at Scotiabank," said Maxine Seymour, Manager of Sponsorships and Philanthropy at Scotiabank.

"Again this year, we are proud to partner with the Red Cross in raising funds to support its social outreach, disaster preparedness and emergency relief programmes," Seymour continued.

This year's gala is scheduled for Saturday, January 30 in the Independence Ballroom at Melia Nassau Beach Resort at 8:00p.m.

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(Pictured l to r) Maxine Seymour, Manager of Sponsorships and Philanthropy at Scotiabank presents the gold sponsorship cheque to Janice B. Mackey, Human Resources Administrative/Logistics Officer at The Bahamas Red Cross.

For further information, please contact: 
Maxine Seymour
Manager Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy 
T: (242) 356-1446
F: (242) 356-1601
E: maxine.seymour@scotiabank.com