DFCC Bank Kicks Off ‘Ride for Life’ for 2026

DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) marked the start of its 2026 wellbeing and community engagement calendar with its annual Ride for Life initiative, uniting employees and clients across the country to raise awareness on mental health and support Sri Lanka’s 1333 Suicide Prevention Hotline. With close to 150 participants and nearly 100 kilometres ridden collectively, the initiative set the tone for a year of sustained action centred on wellbeing, purpose, and community impact.

The staff-led Ride for Life was held with rides organised simultaneously in Colombo, Kandy, Negombo, and Galle. Nearly 100 DFCC Bank employees took part, each completing a 20-kilometre ride, reinforcing a shared message around early intervention, awareness, and the importance of accessible support for mental wellbeing.

Building on this momentum, DFCC Bank thereafter hosted a second Ride for Life with the participation of DFCC Bank Pinnacle clients. Approximately 50 riders joined the exclusive client ride, covering 21 kilometres, extending the Bank’s advocacy beyond its internal community and into its wider stakeholder network.

Together, the two rides covered close to 100 kilometres, symbolising collective effort and shared responsibility in addressing a critical national issue.

The Ride for Life initiative signals the beginning of a broader programme of wellbeing-focused activities planned by DFCC Bank for 2026, encompassing staff engagement, community outreach, and awareness-building initiatives designed to support mental health and emotional resilience.

Through this sustained approach, DFCC Bank continues to align its social responsibility efforts with long-term impact, reinforcing its belief that meaningful progress is built through consistency, participation, and purpose-driven action.

About DFCC Bank

DFCC Bank PLC, established in 1955 and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1956, is one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial institutions. Regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and rated A (lka) by Fitch Ratings, the Bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail, corporate, and SME banking services, along with treasury, investment, and trade finance solutions.

With customer centricity and sustainable innovation at its core, DFCC Bank delivers seamless and secure banking experiences, which include digital platforms like DFCC MySpace, and through a network of 133 branches and access to over 6,000 ATMs via the LankaPay network.

A recognised leader in sustainable finance and renewable energy initiatives, DFCC Bank is committed to reducing environmental impact and fostering long-term economic resilience.