Team X are the winners of this year’s CIBC FirstCaribbean Hunt for the Cure fundraising initiative after successfully collecting all clues and completing the challenges in the quickest time of 2 hours and 05 minutes.
Members of the team were present at the bank’s main branch in Road Town on Tuesday, September 19, to collect the grand prize – a day sail with Horizon Yacht Charter.
Second place was awarded to Lady Lavenders after they collected all clues and completed the challenges to record a final time of 2 hours and 13 minutes.
The team also won The Best Message of Hope award and received a Necker Island Wildlife Tour with Gumption Learning Adventures
The BVI Red Cross took third place for collecting all clues and completing the challenges in a time of 2 hours and 38 minutes. They received a Gumption Sea It Clear Glass Bottom Boat Reef Tour.
The other winners included Pink Warriors who won Best Dressed Vehicle and Clowns for the Cure who won Best Dressed Team.
Retail Branch Manager at CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, Fabian Devonish, spoke about the fundraiser event and its purpose.
Meanwhile, President of the BVI Cancer Society, Gloria Fahie, thanked Devonish and his team for continuously contributing to the fight against cancer in the BVI.
With cancer rates increasing globally and by extension in the territory, Ms. Fahie said her organization is tasked with assisting as many persons as possible, with calls received daily.
All attention will now be placed on the marquee event – the CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure – which is slated for Saturday, October 7.