Arimex, a supplier of nuts and dried fruits, allocated 100,000 euros to the named endowment sub-fund. Payouts from the sub-fund’s capital investments returns will be directed towards supporting initiatives that promote mobility and well-being of the Vilnius University community.

From left to right: Justinas Noreika, CEO of the VU Foundation; Arnas Jurskis, founder and CEO of Arimex; Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas, rector of VU; and Dr. Ramunė Žilinskienė, director of the VU Health and Sport Center

“At Arimex, we aim to create positive change in society by promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. For many years, we have been building communities, educating, and annually contributing to the success of hundreds of healthy lifestyle initiatives. Today, we take pride in the fact that our efforts will reach the Vilnius University community. We firmly believe that investing in the well-being of the university community will nurture a culture where energy, enthusiasm, new strength, and positivity come together, inspiring university talents to achieve even higher academic accomplishments that elevate our country,” says Arimex founder and director Arnas Jurskis.

Strengthening wellness initiatives at the University aims to foster a love of sport in at least half a dozen community members each year, who will consistently and purposefully promote an active lifestyle. The support will provide greater opportunities for motivation, training and participation in sport events.

The flagbearer of mobility and well-being at the University is the VU Health and Sport Center. According to historical sources, as far back as the 16th century during the times of the Jesuit Academy, activities such as hiking, archery, and later, fencing, horseback riding, and ballroom dancing were integral parts of a healthy lifestyle. University teams participate in Lithuanian higher education championships, SELL Student Games, and other national and international competitions.

Every academic year, Vilnius University organizes The Rector’s Cup inter-faculty competitions, where teams from all university faculties enthusiastically compete. Students participate in track and field, cross-country, swimming, arm wrestling, aerobics, women’s and men’s basketball, football, weightlifting, table tennis, volleyball, and orienteering competitions.

University students train in athletics, women’s and men’s basketball, swimming, weightlifting, aerobic gymnastics, travelling sports, orienteering, table tennis, judo, sambo, football and volleyball.

Vilnius residents and guests are warmly welcomed at the University’s sports facilities located at Saulėtekio av. 2, Saulėtekio av. 26 and M. K. Čiurlionio st. 21, where you can train individually (in the gym, jogging in the stadium with a team, playing football, basketball, ping-pong, volleyball, and so on) or in the group classes offered.

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About Arimex:

Arimex has been operating in the market of nuts and dried fruits since 1995. In a quarter of a century we have become the leader in the Baltic region.

Arimex believes that prosperity for communities comes back as prosperity for the company itself, therefore, it invests heavily in socially responsible and sustainable activities aimed at driving positive changes in society. One of the key directions is the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. By supplying high-quality, sugar-free snacks, Arimex aims to cultivate habits of healthy eating and physical activity. Every year, the company supports dozens of national sports federations and athletes, invests in consumer education, and initiates more than a hundred initiatives promoting an active lifestyle.

A healthy lifestyle is an important part of the company’s team culture itself. In the list of achievements of Arimex’s leader Arnas Jurskis are conquering the world’s largest marathons and the highest peaks in 100 countries, Ironman triathlons, and more. Company employees train together, participate in sports competitions, and within the company, there are teams of cyclists and hikers. Employees commute to work by bicycle, the office area is smoke-free, and added sugar is not consumed.

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You can also donate via a bank transfer:

IBAN → LT47 7300 0101 8333 4933 (Swedbank)
Payment purpose → Arimex Sub-fund
Recipient → Paramos fondas Vilniaus universiteto fondas (company code 304222713)

For contribution contracts over 14.5 thousand Euro notarization is required. Vilnius University Foundation will take care of it. Contact us in a convenient way.