The funds, which will go towards cancer research projects, were raised during the cruise line's first charity market. This initiative, spearheaded by the Human Resources Department, involved 20 members of the Pullmantur Cruises Volunteer Club.
Pullmantur Cruises has donated €10,000 to the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), funds that will go towards breast cancer research projects. This amount was raised on February 23 and 24 through the first charity market organized by the cruise line at its offices, with the participation of its employees.
This initiative was promoted by the Human Resources Department and involved 20 members of the Pullmantur Cruises Volunteer Club, who brought this project to fruition. These 20 volunteers were responsible for presenting the check to Inés Entrecanales, Vice President of the Spanish Association Against Cancer; who was also accompanied by the President & CEO of Pullmantur Cruises, Richard J. Vogel; and the Human Resources Director, Encarnación Rute.
According to Inés Entrecanales, Vice President of the AECC (Spanish Association Against Cancer): “Breast cancer has the highest survival rate of any tumor, at 85%, undoubtedly thanks to research and early diagnosis. The collaboration of companies like Pullmantur with initiatives like this certainly contributes to spreading this message and raising awareness about the importance of research.”
Meanwhile, Richard J. Vogel, President & CEO of Pullmantur Cruises, stated that “the work and commitment of our employees both on land and on board is our main value and what we are most proud of.”.
For her part, Encarnación Rute, Director of Human Resources, pointed out that “we are delighted to collaborate with the Spanish Association Against Cancer and support both research and prevention, fundamental aspects to combat cancer.”.
Pullmantur Cruises will continue its collaboration with the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) through 'A tu salud' (To Your Health), a program focused on health prevention and promotion within companies. A content calendar will be designed to provide the cruise line's employees with information on healthy habits and small actions that can help prevent cancer; raise awareness about the importance of prevention; and offer information about the AECC.
