$52-million target for 21st annual Sigma Corporate Run

THE SAGICOR Foundation has announced a fundraising target of $52 million for the 21st staging of the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 17, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The announcement was made at the launch event held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.

Beneficiaries of the proceeds are the May Pen Hospital Neonatal Unit, which cares for several critically ill babies per month; the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica, which seeks to create public awareness around the lupus disease, while also providing patient support, counselling, and promoting research around diagnosis and treatment; and the Diabetes Association of Jamaica. The Diabetes Association has responsibility for the development and implementation of a nationwide plan for diabetic treatment, education, and training and is set up to provide diabetes prevention and care to the public.

All proceeds from the race event, through registration, tent rental, and purchase of Sigma-branded items, as well as donations and other fundraising efforts, will go towards securing muchneeded help for the beneficiaries.

CORPORATE SUPPORT

Speaking at the launch event, Sagicor Foundation Chairman R. Danny Williams reiterated Sagicor’s support of the health sector and urged the support of the private sector and corporate entities.

“As the Caribbean’s largest road-race event, we not only bring together thousands of

fitness enthusiasts, competing corporate entities, families and friends in the spirit of fun and camaraderie, but every person, company, [and] group that supports the Sigma Run

is creating a legacy that has a profound impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of our nation’s children,” he said.

President and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica

Christopher Zacca, in his remarks, emphasised the significant role each supporter of the Sigma Corporate Run plays in the success of the event. “The relationships forged

with our sponsors, patrons, beneficiaries, and our committed volunteers are invaluable and all contribute to the overall amazing experience the brand has been able to provide on race day for our participants.”

Registration is now open, and individuals, companies, and groups can sign up to participate on the company’s Sigma Corporate Run website at www.sagicorsigmarun.com. Registration closes on February 1. In addition to monies earned from registration, persons can contribute to the fundraising efforts by donating via the website; direct deposit to the Sagicor Foundation Jamaica Sigma Run 2019 JMD Business Savings Account – 5502907486 held at Sagicor Bank; or by purchasing Sigma Run-branded items, which include athletic gear and T-shirts for men and women. Cheques can also be made payable to Sagicor Foundation Jamaica or Sigma Run 2019.

PHOTOS BY RUDOLPH BROWN/PHOTOGRAPHER From left are Stacey McKenzie, international supermodel; Christopher Zacca, president and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica; Yohan Blake, World and Olympic champion; Dr R. Danny Williams, chairman of the Sagicor Foundation; and singer Tessanne Chin at the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run 2019 official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.

CONTRIBUTED Family matters! The Stewart family was well represented at the groundbreaking ceremony for Stewart’s Automotive Group’s US$13 million state-ofthe-art facility that will house its Jaguar and Land Rover brands. From left: Timothy Stewart, Suzuki brand manager; Christina Hudson, group aftersales project manager; James Lechler, group fleet sales executive; Jackie Stewart Lechler, director; Duncan Stewart, director; Diana Stewart, chairman; Deborah Stewart, human resource and marketing executive for Stewart Art; Amanda Lechler, Mercedes-Benz brand manager; and Stephanie Stewart, assistant accountant at KPMG, and baby, Christina Hudson.

Stacey McKenzie (centre), international supermodel, chats with Gianna Fakhourie (left) of The Original Arm Candy and Michelle Letman at the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run 2019 official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.

Alysia White (centre), assistant vice-president of Sagicor Group Marketing, poses with Challaine ‘Anne’ Ruddock and Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley.

From left: Norma Williams, cabin crew instructor at Caribbean Airlines, Marcia Richards; and Michelle Gordon of B3 Parenting at the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run 2019 official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday, January 9.