A complete of $152 million was raised on Sunday (February 15) on the 2026 Sagicor SIGMA Run, in assist of rebuilding efforts of 5 faculties in western Jamaica, which have been severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
The colleges are Salt Marsh Major and Toddler College, Mayfield Major and Toddler College, Hopewell Excessive College, Inexperienced Pond Excessive College and Little London Excessive College.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, stated the initiative continues to display what is feasible when company companions and residents work collectively to construct resilience, strengthen schooling and assist group restoration.
“The western finish of the island was hit by the third strongest storm ever produced by the Earth. It destroyed lives and livelihoods. Our restoration has been going at a tempo, however we should always remember that there are nonetheless tens of hundreds of Jamaicans who’re with out roofing,” Dr. Holness stated.
“When it rains, it’s a catastrophe once more, however for at this time, we’re working or strolling for the youngsters, who although we now have returned them to high school, a lot of them are in lecture rooms below circumstances that, if we noticed it, our hearts would bleed. So, your participation and your contribution will assist us to get well considerably, and so once more, I need to thanks,” he added.
For his half, President and Chief Govt Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica Restricted, Christopher Zacca, thanked the patrons for registering and making their donations.
“That is the run for the west. You already know what I’m very pleased with? The truth that we confirmed the resilience of the Jamaican folks while you went into these communities, everyone was popping out to assist one another from everywhere in the nation,” he acknowledged.
“After I was with the principals, one instructed me that when it rains, the youngsters begin to cry, and that was it for me. So, all of you, you’re going to assist to cease the youngsters from crying within the west,” Mr. Zacca added.
In the meantime, Garfield Gordon, was declared the winner on the occasion.
He instructed JIS information that this was his fourth time profitable the SIGMA run, and that “it feels actually wonderful to be victorious”
