Roche Thailand Raises THB 1 Million Through Children’s Walk to Support Children in Thailand and Beyond

Bangkok, Thailand, 4 September 2026 – Employees from Roche Thailand’s Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics divisions have come together once again through the Roche Children’s Walk, the company’s largest annual employee-driven fundraising initiative, to help improve the lives of children and communities in need.

This year, Roche employees in Thailand collectively raised THB 500,000 through Children’s Walk fundraising activities, and the company fully matched the amount with an additional THB 500,000, bringing the total contribution to THB 1,000,000.

Of this amount, THB 500,000 will support the Yuvabadhana Foundation’s Food For Good project and education sponsorship programmes, benefiting five schools across Thailand by helping improve children’s access to nutritious meals and creating stronger foundations for healthy development and learning. The remaining THB 500,000 will be allocated through the Roche Employee Action and Charity Trust (Re&Act) to support projects for children, extending Roche’s contribution to broader communities in Thailand and beyond.

The Roche Children’s Walk is Roche’s largest global employee-led fundraising event, bringing colleagues together each year through creative and meaningful activities to support underprivileged children and communities worldwide. This year, more than 130 Roche sites across 70 countries took part, reflecting one shared purpose across one global family.

Dr. Matthew Coates, General Manager of Roche Thailand, said:“The Roche Children’s Walk is our largest annual employee-driven fundraising event, and I’m incredibly proud of how our Pharma and Diagnostics colleagues in Thailand come together each year with one shared purpose: to support children and communities in need. What makes this initiative so special is not only the funds we raise, but also the energy, creativity and heart our teams bring to it. I would like to sincerely thank every Roche Thailand colleague for making this possible. This is what makes Roche such a special place to work: a culture where people care deeply, come together, and create meaningful impact beyond the workplace.”

Mihai Irimescu, General Manager, Roche Diagnostics Thailand, added:“At Roche, health and human development are central to our commitment to society. We know that bright minds need healthy bodies to thrive, which is why we proudly support initiatives that help improve children’s nutrition, health and access to opportunity. Every baht raised and matched reflects our collective effort to break down barriers for underprivileged children—empowering them to grow, stay in school, and reach their full potential.”

Tipchaya Phongsathorn, Founder & CEO of the FOOD FOR GOOD Project, said:  "The support from the employees and the Roche Thailand Group reflects a truly meaningful commitment to underprivileged children. These funds will play a vital role in advancing the Food for Good project and educational scholarships, ensuring that selected schools receive both proper nutrition and access to education - the essential foundations for building a brighter future. We are deeply honored to partner with Roche and firmly believe that our shared commitment will create lasting, positive change for children in Thailand.

At Roche, every child deserves the chance to unlock their potential and build a brighter future. Through the legally independent charity Re&Act, Roche partners with trusted non-governmental organisations to support local initiatives that empower communities and create lasting change for children around the world, including Child’s Dream, UNICEF, and the Federer Foundation.

In Thailand, colleagues across Pharma and Diagnostics contributed to this year’s fundraising through a variety of employee-led activities—from organising an on-site marketplace with fun games to hosting online auctions supported by their own contributions—demonstrating the creativity, compassion and team spirit that define Roche’s culture.

For Roche Thailand, the impact of Children’s Walk goes beyond fundraising. As part of last year’s campaign, Kultida Leenabanchong, Head of Communications, Roche Thailand, was selected as one of only nine Roche Children’s Walk Ambassadors worldwide. At the beginning of this year, she visited a UNICEF-supported school in remote Southern Leyte, the Philippines, witnessing firsthand how Children’s Walk contributions reach children in hard-to-reach communities. The journey involved multiple stages of travel, including last-minute flight changes due to storm-affected conditions and difficult overland travel on rough roads, underscoring the challenges of reaching remote areas.

“Seeing firsthand how our collective efforts reach children in remote communities in the Philippines was deeply meaningful and made me even prouder of what we can achieve together at Roche,” Kultida said.

The campaign also holds special meaning for employees across Roche Thailand. “Having taken part in this campaign every year since joining Roche, this cause holds a truly special place in my heart. Beyond fundraising, it is a powerful tradition of unity and compassion. Seeing our collective efforts turn into real, positive change for children makes me deeply proud to be part of a company that leads with genuine heart,” said Sarika Khuranasiri, Procurement and Administration Lead, Roche Diagnostics Thailand.

By combining employee passion, company support and trusted partnerships, Roche Thailand continues to demonstrate how collective action can help create healthier futures and new possibilities for children in Thailand and beyond.

For more information about the Roche Children’s Walk: https://www.roche.com/about/philanthropy/childrens-walk