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.

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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.