Deputy Governor (DG) Franz Manderson last week accepted contributions in support of the upcoming DG’s 5K Challenge, from corporate sponsors Dart Cayman Islands and Cayman Islands National Insurance Company (CINICO).

The funds were presented by Dart representative Derek Haines and CINICO’s CEO Lonny Tibbetts.

Thanking the benefactors for their generosity, Mr. Manderson said the aim of this inaugural event is to encourage health and wellness amongst the increasing number of active civil servants, while including their counterparts in the corporate sector. The wider community is also invited to participate.

The walk/run takes place on Sunday, 25 May 2014, with walkers starting at 6:30am and runners starting at 7am. Proceeds from the event will benefit Derek Haines’ campaign to raise $1million for the new Cayman Hospice Care building, hence the event’s tag line “Running for the New Hospice”.

Registration will take place during the week of May 19 to 23. The costs are: $10 for children 13 years and younger; $15 for GAB Walk / Run Club Members; and $20 for general registration.

The challenge course is around the George Town area, and will begin and end at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.

Entry forms may be found at the Government Administration Building, the Department of Sports, the No. 1 Shoe Shop, Winner’s Circle Sports, and online at Caymanactive.com/dgchallenge.

For more information, call 949-7982, 926-9161 or 926-7082; or, [email protected]

Photo captions:

1.(L-R) Charles Gilman (GIS), Anthony Watts (Lands & Survey), Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, Derek Haines (Dart), Women’s Sports Co-ordinator Merta Day and Sports Director Collin Anglin.

2. Mr. Manderson accepts the contribution from CINICO CEO Lonny Tibbetts

3. Mr. Manderson accepts the contribution from Dart representative Derek Haines