12,000 Participate in ICWI JR2R Pink Run

Emancipation Park came alive nearly 12,000 registrants donned their pink gear to take part in the annual ICWI JR2R Pink Run—the second-largest running event in Jamaica.

Returning to Emancipation Park, this year’s event underscored the community’s commitment to raising funds and awareness for breast cancer.

With a goal of raising $20 million to support local breast cancer initiatives, the funds raised will be announced in the coming week, representing a significant step toward making critical resources more accessible for those facing a breast cancer diagnosis.

In attendance to show their support were the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie; and Dr. Tamu Davidson, Director of Non-communicable Diseases and Injury Prevention at the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

In the men’s category Peter Njuguna took first place with a time of 16:23, while Cindy Rose led the female category at 19:21.

In a heartwarming gesture reflecting the community’s collective support, Bresheh presented a cheque for $1.2 million from their Purposeful in Pink initiative to fund 100 mammogram for women in St. Thomas, where mammography services are currently unavailable.