Pink Run’s historic turnout delivers ‘powerful message’, says organiser

MORE than 17,000 people registered for the 2026 Jamaica Reach To Recovery (JR2R) Pink Run, held on October 25, marking the highest registration in the event’s history and reinforcing public support for women affected by breast cancer. Held at Emancipation Park under the theme Miles and Miles of Hope, this year’s event attracted 17,424 registrants, more than 1,000 above the nearly 16,000 recorded in 2025, marking the highest registration in the Pink Run’s history. The turnout represents a significant milestone for the annual fund-raiser, which aims to raise J$30 million to support women navigating breast cancer and improve access to screening services in Jamaica.

Sandra Samuels, president of JR2R and herself a breast cancer survivor, welcomed the strong participation, noting that the event’s growth reflects the importance of continued public engagement and collective action in addressing the impact of breast cancer. “More than 17,000 people coming together for this year’s Pink Run sends a powerful message: Breast cancer is not a fight that women should have to face alone. But showing up for one morning is only part of the work. We must turn this collective support into lasting change by improving access to screening, helping women navigate the cost of diagnosis and treatment, and ensuring that no woman is left without the care she needs because of her financial circumstances or where she lives. Every step taken at the Pink Run brings us closer to that goal, and we must carry that commitment forward long after the event is over,” Samuels said. The proceeds from the 2026 Pink Run will support JR2R’s ongoing work assisting women affected by breast cancer, including financial assistance for medical expenses such as diagnostic tests, surgery and medication, as well as other…