UPDATE: 220 participate in CIL Walk/Run for VI Alzheimer’s Association
Among those was Governor John J. Rankin, CMG who participated for the third year running and was presented with a plaque for being a consistent participant as Governor.
The Overall Winners were Reuben Stoby and Vicki Francis (Female Division).
Stoby, who has won the event several times, was given a challenge by teenager Charlie Potgieter and the two of them battled it out for most of the distance; however, young Potgieter had to settle for second overall.
Francis ran unchallenged to win the female division.
Other Awards
The Winning Team was the BVI Netball Association while second was the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
The Largest Firm award went to Harneys.
The award for Oldest Male was taken by Robin Kingford while the Oldest Female award was given to Shirley Liburd.
The participants who travelled the furthest for the race were Danillo and Jesusa Valung of Jost van Dyke.
The Youngest Participant was 1-year-old Mariah Watley, who cruised through the walk/run course in a stroller pushed by her dad!
The award for Most Creative Team went to FirstBank.
CIL to add to proceeds!- Simone T. Montsanto
With some 220 people showing up for the walk/run, Director of CIL, Simone T. Montsanto said, “It was a good event. Lots of people took advantage of the free testing from the two medical providers.”
CIL has pledged to hand over all the proceeds from the event to the VI Alzheimer’s Association.
“Whatever was raised we add to it before hand over,” Mrs Montsanto said.
See previous article published May 19, 2023
More than 100 pre-registered for CIL 5K Charity Walk/Run tomorrow
- event in 6th edition to raise funds for VI Alzheimer's Association
A massive turnout is expected for the 6th edition of the Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) 5K Charity Walk/Run, as more than 100 persons have pre-registered for the event slated to get underway at 5:30 AM tomorrow, Saturday, May 20, 2023.
According to Director of CIL, Simone T. Montsanto, registration will start at 5:00 AM and there will be a light warm-up session before the walk/run kicks off at 5:30 AM.
The route is from QE II Park to Purcell Roundabout and return.
Prizes will be given to the Overall Winner, Youngest Participant, Oldest Participant, Most Creative Group, Winning Team, Winning Family and Largest Participating Group.
Food vouchers will also be presented to 1st and 2nd place families.
Puerto Rico participation
“The most impressive part,” according to Montsanto, is that the event will see the participation of Auxilo Mutuo Hospital of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
“They will be joining us in the race and they will also be doing free cholesterol and blood pressure testing, along with giveaways,” Montsanto told our news centre.
Additionally, Dr Harlan Vanterpool and H.O.V Medical of the Virgin Islands will also be doing similar testing.
Meanwhile, Caribbean Cellars Limited is sponsoring the water (Evian Water) for tomorrow’s walk/run.
A light healthy breakfast will be served after the race.
Registration is $5 for children and $15 for adults.
All proceeds from the event will go towards the VI Alzheimer’s Association.
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