Two SVG Businesses Join Forces to Support Those Affected by Breast Cancer 

By S.Browne. Updated 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Two businesses in St Vincent and the Grenadines are joining forces to support people and families affected by breast cancer through a new awareness walk scheduled for October.

The Bank of St Vincent and the Grenadines Ltd. (BOSVG), in partnership with BeFit Movement SVG, will host the inaugural “Together for a Cure” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 17, as part of an initiative aimed at raising awareness, encouraging early detection and supporting people affected by the disease.

The event will begin at 3 p.m. with a Health Fair and Wellness Exhibition at BOSVG’s Halifax Street Building in Kingstown. The walk will follow at 4 p.m., taking participants from the Halifax Street building to Arnos Vale and back, covering approximately 6.8 kilometres, or 4.2 miles.

The Health Fair and Wellness Exhibition will include health screenings, wellness information, expert advice and resources from healthcare and wellness providers.

Following the walk, participants will take part in a fitness session led by BeFit Movement SVG founder Lindon James.

According to BOSVG, proceeds from the event will be donated to local breast cancer support organisations that provide assistance, guidance and care.

BOSVG and BeFit are inviting individuals, families, corporate teams, schools, churches and community groups to participate in the event.

Registration costs EC$70 per person, while groups of 10 or more can register at EC$65 per person. Registration packages include a commemorative T-shirt, water bottle, bag and refreshments.

The initiative comes against the backdrop of a significant regional breast cancer burden.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported in October 2025 that more than 220,000 new breast cancer diagnoses and nearly 60,000 deaths are recorded each year in Latin America and the Caribbean. PAHO/WHO Representative in the Dominican Republic Alba María Ropero Álvarez said 21 per cent of breast cancer deaths in the region occur among women under 50.

“Breast cancer is not just a clinical or medical problem; it is a matter of equity, justice, and human rights,” Ropero Álvarez said.

BeFit Movement SVG has operated for more than a decade and focuses on wellness, fitness and charitable initiatives.

People interested in participating, sponsoring the event or taking part in the Health Fair can contact the BOSVG Marketing Department at 784-452-4424 or [email protected].

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