It was a monumental undertaking for organisers and participants, but more than worth the effort. Over 250 cyclists, runners and walkers took part in the third annual Ryde-A-Thon 24-hour sporting challenge on 29-30 April to raise money for charity, with big results.
Teams of eight took part in back-to-back classes at the Ryde indoor spin studio while run/walk teams completed continuous loops of a two-mile course around the Camana Bay Town Centre, culminating in an exciting outdoor finale on Saturday afternoon. The event raised $115,000 for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre to support its operating costs and quest to build a new shelter for victims of domestic abuse.
Camana Bay was alive with activity throughout the 24-hour period and reached a crescendo at 4pm on Saturday when a crowd assembled to watch the final two hours on the Crescent.
“We knew the event was going to be amazing, but we couldn’t believe the energy of the participants who were giving so much over 24 hours,” said Ania Milanowska, CICC executive director. “We are beyond grateful for the support of the Ryde-A-Thon this year – our current shelter is simply too small for the needs of the community and the funds raised will go a long way to helping us build a new facility for families who need a safe place to go.”
The original event in 2019 raised funds in memory of Leo Lewis who passed away when he was only a week old. The support for the initiative inspired founder and Ryde instructor Michelle Fisher to make it an annual affair, giving back to the community through a unique sporting challenge.
For more information on the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre and the work it does, visit www.cicc.ky.
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