Combating Visual Impairments: BCA Hosts Cataract Surgery Social Service in Puruk Cahu

August 02, 2023. JAKARTA, Indonesia.

Andi Kurniawan's determination led him to the RSUD Puruk Cahu, Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan, where a free cataract surgery was being conducted.

Facing almost three months of difficulty in working, Andi Kurniawan's determination led him to the RSUD Puruk Cahu, Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan, where a free cataract surgery was being conducted. Riding his old motorcycle, Andi traveled alone from his residence in Mantiat Pari Village, about 1.5 hours away from the hospital, and successfully registered as a recipient of the free surgery.

Being a husband and a father of three who depended on him became Andi's primary motivation to restore his vision to its former state. The free cataract surgery, organized by PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) and the Cataract Prevention Section of the Indonesian Association of Ophthalmologists (SPBK PERDAMI) at RSUD Puruk Cahu, was a rare opportunity for Andi and hundreds of other patients who attended on July 24-25, 2023.

Andi was among the 157 recipients of free cataract surgery during this event. The majority of these patients, ranging in age from 30 to 70, are engaged in farming and gold mining. The patients enthusiastically welcomed this initiative because, besides being cost-free, they would otherwise need to undertake a journey of approximately 7-9 hours to receive proficient medical care in Palangkaraya City.

"With this cataract surgery, I hope my vision can recover so that I can work again to provide for my wife and children at home," Andi shared after the operation.

Cataracts are one of the most pressing eye health issues in Indonesia. According to PERDAMI's data, in 2017, there were 8 million people with visual impairments, including 1.6 million who were blind and 6.4 million with moderate to severe visual impairments. Of this total, 81.2% of visual impairments were caused by cataracts.[1]1

Recognizing this, BCA has been conducting cataract surgery activities regularly since 2001. As evidence of the consistent implementation of the Bakti BCA program in various locations across Indonesia, a total of 803 cataract surgeries were successfully performed last year. In the same year, through its affiliated clinics, BCA provided medical services to more than 15 thousand patients.

Dicky Junaidi, the Head of BCA KCU Palangkaraya, stated, "As we know, there are many cataract patients in Indonesia, and this eye health issue has a significant impact on their lives. BCA is committed to helping the community achieve a better life through various activities, including conducting cataract surgery as part of social service. We hope this effort can improve the lives of cataract patients in Murung Raya Regency."

Hera F. Haryn, EVP Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility at BCA, added, "Cataracts still remain a pressing eye disorder in Indonesia. Although it can be treated through surgery, not everyone has access to good healthcare facilities. Therefore, since 2001, BCA has collaborated with various parties, including SPBK PERDAMI, to reduce the number of blind patients due to cataracts by conducting cataract surgery as part of social service. Despite a pause in 2020 due to the pandemic, we have reached hundreds of patients beyond Java Island so far. We hope that the Bakti BCA program can expand to reach more regions, thus reducing the number of cataract patients in Indonesia."

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SPBK PERDAMI and Bakti BCA Successfully Perform Cataract Surgeries on 157 Patients - The implementation of the Cataract Surgery Social Service program at RSUD Puruk Cahu, Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan, was successful, with 157 cataract patients undergoing successful surgeries. Dicky Junaidi, Head of BCA KCU Palangkaraya (left), presents a memento to Deputy Regent of Murung Raya, Rejikinoor, symbolizing the commencement of the mass cataract surgery activities there. (i)

Consistently Bringing New Light to Cataract Patients - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), in collaboration with various parties including SPBK PERDAMI, has been working tirelessly to bring new light through cataract surgeries since 2001. Cataracts remain a significant health issue in Indonesia, with 8 million people suffering from visual impairments in 2017 alone. Of this number, 81.2% were caused by cataracts. Bakti BCA's contribution in Puruk Cahu, Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan, stands as evidence of the consistent effort to combat visual impairments. (ii)

Preparing to Embrace New Light - Andi Kurniawan (30), one of the beneficiaries of the social service cataract surgery at RSUD Puruk Cahu, is getting ready before entering the operating room. Andi is one of the 157 patients who came from various villages in Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan. The limitations of specialized eye doctors and medical facilities in the area have resulted in enthusiastic local participation in one of Bakti BCA's initiatives. (iii)

[1] https://www.kemkes.go.id/article/print/21101200001/katarak-penyebab-terbanyak-gangguan-penglihatan-di- indonesia.html

About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 30 June 2023)

BCA is one of the leading commercial banks in Indonesia with the core business of transaction banking. BCA also offers a full range of financial services in consumer, SME, commercial and corporate segments. As of March 2023, BCA has the privilege of serving more than 36 million customer accounts, processing around 77 million of daily transactions through a network of 1,247 branches; 18,348 ATMs as well as the 24-hour internet & mobile banking systems; supported by 24/7 Halo BCA contact center. BCA’s presence is complemented by a number of subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital bank, remittance as well as venture capital business. BCA is committed to building lasting relationship with customers, putting people first, and making positive impact on society at large. With around 25,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and a major pillar of the Indonesia economy.

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Source Link: https://www.bca.co.id/en/tentang-bca/media-riset/pressroom/siaran-pers/2023/08/16/09/20/bantu-perangi-gangguan-penglihatan-bca-gelar-bakti-sosial-operasi-katarak

GOALS announces Ally as presenting sponsor for ‘The Business Case For Women’s Sports’ podcast

June 22, 2023. PITTSBURGH, US.

Ally to also sponsor GOALS’ ‘A Day In The Life’ content series in an effort to increase day-to-day media coverage of women’s sports

GOALS, a start-up marketing & sponsorship agency that is fully dedicated to growing women's sports, today announced Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), a purpose-driven financial services company and a leading supporter of women’s sports, will serve as the presenting sponsor of GOALS’ flagship women’s sports business content: The Business Case For Women’s Sports podcast.

GOALS and Ally share the core fundamental belief that it’s good business to invest in women’s sports, and the purpose of this relationship is to demonstrate the business value and social impact opportunities that exist within the women’s sports industry. With Ally’s investment as the show’s presenting sponsor, the podcast will now become a weekly offering, doubling the podcast’s reach and offering.

“We know women’s sports still receive a miniscule proportion of sports media coverage - and the business side of women’s sports receives even less,” said Caroline Fitzgerald, Founder of GOALS and the host of The Business Case For Women’s Sports. “Ally understands that in order to grow the women’s sports industry, we must be able to learn about the industry and share best practices. It’s an honor to work with their team to grow the amount of coverage given to the business side of women’s sports.”

Launched in 2020 by GOALS, The Business Case for Women's Sports is the leading podcast that exclusively covers the business side of women's sports. The show features digestible interviews with leaders in women's sports to spotlight topics like data insights, marketing strategies and sponsorship deals. Shortlisted as one of the best sports business podcasts in 2021 and 2022 by the Sports Podcast Awards, the podcast is available across every major global audio platform, and has featured several star-studded guests, including former Olympians, Angela Ruggiero & Natalie Hinds, Title Nine CEO, Missy Park, Just Women's Sports CEO, Haley Rosen, Carolyn Braff from Gatorade, Founder of The Sports Bra Women's Sports Bar, Jenny Nguyen, women’s sports journalist, Erica Ayala and more.

In addition to sponsoring the GOALS podcast, Ally will also serve as the presenting sponsor of the A Day in the Life at GOALS in Women’s Sports content series. This series takes followers behind the scenes of what it’s like working at a women’s sports start-up and showcases happenings within women’s sports like key events, brand activations and the day-to-day work that helps move the needle forward towards equity in sports.

"We’ve seen such a positive impact on our business, and the sports industry as a whole, since we pledged to reach parity across our paid media spending in men’s and women’s sports within five years,” said Stephanie Marciano, head of sports marketing at Ally. “And much of that impact comes directly from being intentional with our dollars and investing in media beyond major networks like GOALS, establishing year-round visibility to women’s sports, not just during the big moments.”

“The women’s sports industry changed for the better the moment Ally announced their 50/50 pledge in June of 2022,” said Caroline Fitzgerald. “Ally is leading the charge to create true equity in sports and has set a new standard for how brands can show up to support women in sports.”

To learn more about GOALS, visit www.goals-sports.com. To learn more about Ally’s 50/50 pledge to reach equal spending in paid advertising across women's and men's sports programming over the next five years, and their "Watch the Game, Change the Game" campaign, visit watchtochange.com.

About GOALS GOALS is a start-up women’s sports marketing and sponsorship agency that is fully dedicated to growing women’s sports. Guided by a core, data-driven belief that women’s sports are the most exciting trend in the sports industry right now, GOALS works to show brands, networks, and investors that it's good business to invest in women's sport. GOALS does this by working with professional women’s sports team & organizations to help them earn more revenue by signing corporate sponsorships, working with brands to project manage new or existing sponsorships within women's sports, and by creating unapologetic & educational content, including the production of our flagship show: The Business Case For Women's Sports podcast.

For more information visit www.goals-sports.com

About Ally Financial Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a financial services company with the nation’s largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to “Do It Right” and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. The company serves more than 11 million customers through a full range of online banking services (including deposits, mortgage, point-of-sale personal lending, and credit card products) and securities brokerage and investment advisory services. The company also includes a robust corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies, as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. For more information, please visit www.ally.com and follow @allyfinancial.

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MEDIA CONTACTS Carlianna Nachazel - carlianna@goals-sports.com

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Source Link: https://media.ally.com/2023-06-22-GOALS-announces-Ally-as-presenting-sponsor-for-The-Business-Case-For-Womens-Sports-podcast

Bank Millennium second in the Best Employers Poland 2023

May 09, 2023. WARSAW, Poland.

Bank Millennium again came second on the ranking list of best employers in banking and financial services and 32nd among all companies in the 3rd edition of the Best Employers Poland 2023 ranking prepared by Forbes Poland and Statista.

Taking the 2nd place in the ranking of the best employers in the banking sector, moreover for the third year in a row, is a great distinction for us. People are the strength of our organisation. We employ 6800 people. Together we create a community, which is the most important asset of the bank. We do everything to make every employee feel good and that together we create a company open to different points of view. Only such a company is able to develop non-standard solutions and better understand customers. Of course, I am very happy with the high place in the ranking, especially since it was based on the opinions and recommendations of own employees. This is confirmation that as an employer we are going in the right direction -said Jacek Chmielewski, Director of the HR Department of Bank Millennium.

Poland's Best Employers 2023is a list of 300 companies operating in Poland, whose outstanding achievements in the field of HR have been honoured with the title of the best employer. As Paweł Zielewski, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine, wrote, this is a guide to companies that give much more than they promise... The survey was based on a list of about 1900 employers employing at least 250 employees in Poland. This list was prepared by the Statista team on the basis of an extensive analysis of inter alia specialist journals and information made available by industry associations or economic research institutions.

The ranking was prepared according to the proprietary method of Statista and Forbes, which assumes the assessment of entities on the generally described principle of peer-to-peer mutual recommendations. The basis for awarding the distinction were direct recommendations - respondents filled out an online questionnaire, indicating the probability with which they would recommend their employer to a friend or family member on a scale from 0 to 10. The survey was conducted in the autumn of 2022, during which 190,000 individual employee evaluations were collected. They evaluated their employers in an anonymous questionnaire, thanks to which the real quality of the jobs offered was examined – and not only the success of employer branding campaigns.

Source Link: https://www.bankmillennium.pl/en/about-the-bank/press-centre/press-releases/-/news-info/bank-millennium-drugi-w-rankingu-najlepsi-pracodawcy-polska-2023-w-kategorii-banki-i-uslugi-finansowe?news_articleId=31602999