Hundreds of residents gathered at the Graceway Gourmet parking lot on October 3, 2026, for the annual Walk for the Cure. Organizers from CIBC Caribbean and the Turks and Caicos National Cancer Society reported a successful turnout of at least 500 people to support cancer awareness and fundraising efforts.
Ladesa Williams, Senior Director of CIBC Caribbean’s Country and Corporate Management Office, noted that the event required repeated orders for merchandise after selling 1,500 shirts. This year marked the first significant partnership with the TCI National Cancer Society, which President Vivian Rigby described as the largest crowd in recent years. Minister of Public Safety, Gender and Religious Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Shaun Malcolm, participated in the walk, noting that cancer is “everybody’s business.” All funds raised are donated to the society, with CIBC covering administrative costs.
Organizers are already planning for 2027, aiming to sell 3,000 shirts. The National Cancer Society continues its October schedule, including an All Island Walk on October 17 and a Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon at Beaches Resort on October 24 at 1 p.m. While a final fundraising total was not announced, organizers expressed confidence that the community support will facilitate an even larger event next year.