Partners

KBC is an integrated bank-insurance group, catering mainly for retail, private banking, SME and mid-cap clients. Its core markets are Belgium, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria and to a limited extent in several other countries. KBC Group is one of Belgium’s major companies and the second largest bancassurer in the country. As of 2020, it is considered as a major financial player in Central and Eastern Europe, employing 41,000 staff and serving 12 million customers worldwide. Through its activities, KBC wants to help their clients to both realise and protect their dreams and projects.

Pfizer is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies with its an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. In 2022, Pfizer employed 83,000 persons around the world and currently produces pharmaceutical products for a wide range of medical sectors such as immunology, cardiology and neurology. The company innovates every day to make the world a healthier place as all patients should have access to the medicines they need. Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – guides their environmental sustainability priorities as well as the reduction of waste arising from our operations. Pfizer’s diverse partnerships with global health institutions and by implementing novel pricing structures, they blend philanthropy and business approaches to increase access to their medicines and vaccines where they’re needed most.

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RAFFLE PRIZES

Steigenberger Wiltcher’s is the five-star hotel, which impressively combines rich tradition with sleek-modernity. It stands out with special history, unswerving commitment to the highest quality, rich tradition and with its international orientation. The Steigenberger Wiltcher’s Hotel welcomes guests in a cozy environment where every details has been thought out to make the stay an unforgettable experience. Thank to Steigenberger Wiltcher’s kind contribution, guests will have the opportunity to win a one-night stay for two people in a Superior Room.

DEPLOY is a pioneering British circular fashion brand. It was established in London in 2006 and its mission is to ‘deploy’ the experitse in customisation to make fashion more sustainable; less wasteful. DEPLOY’s work concentrates on beautiful, caring, versatile clothes that connect customer’s needs with artistry, functionality and sustainability. Thanks to DEPLOY’s kind contribution, guests will have the opportunity to win a 200£ gift voucher and a personal styling consultation with the expert team.

Embark on an extraordinary experience and rediscover Brussels’ gastronomy in the warm and unique atmosphere of a tram as it travels its way through Brussels! For a decade now, the Tram Experience has been delighting your taste buds with its original journeys through some of the capital’s most beautiful districts. This year, the six- and seven-course menus that you will enjoy on board have been designed by renowned Brussels chefs. Following the rhythm of the seasons, the great chefs will treat you to some contemporary Belgian cuisine, served with their own special blend of elegance and originality. Gala Dinner’s guests will have the opportunity to win a Tram Experience six-course dinner for two.

Dr. Sabina Brennan is an accomplished, inspiring and entertaining, motivational speaker who specialises in translating complex, cutting-edge, neuroscience into everyday language to show how anyone can harness their brain power to navigate challenge, build resilience and optimise performance. Sabina has won her awards in recognition of the societal impact of her work and for her contribution to STEM communication. Sabina has kindly donated her bestsellers “Beating Brain Fog”, “100 Days to a Younger Brain”, as well as newly published “Brain Gym: 40 Workouts to Boost Your Brain Health” as raffle prizes.

Vincent Vanasch is an acknowledged Belgian hockey player who has more than 200 caps with the Belgian national team (the Red Lions). Vincent is a silver Olympic medalist from 2016, the World Champion from 2018 – where he was names Player of the Match – and the European Champion from 2019. One of his mottoes is “Talent wins games, teamwork wins championship”. Vincent holds also a master in physiotherapy. He kindly provided the signed jersey as a raffle prize for the Fundraising Gala Dinner.