Rotary Club shines light on Health with successful Obesity Prevention Glow Run

The Rotary Club of St Vincent, in collaboration with Island Wide Fitness, hosted its first ‘Obesity Prevention Glow Run’ on June 14, 2025, lighting up the streets from the Cruise Ship Terminal to Arnos Vale and back with energy, excitement, and over 500 enthusiastic participants.

The evening came alive as runners and walkers of all ages followed a scenic route through Kingstown and Cane Garden, creating a vibrant, family-friendly experience that promoted health, wellness, and community togetherness. This Glow Run is part of the Rotary Club of St Vincent’s ongoing commitment to disease prevention and treatment, one of Rotary International’s key areas of focus.

The event supported the District’s emphasis on obesity prevention, promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging Vincentians to stay active. By getting the community moving, the Club, in a release, said it aims to raise awareness and take action against the growing concerns of obesity and related health issues in the society.

“This impactful event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors and partners, who share our vision of a healthier community,” the Rotary release states. They singled out Edwin D. Laynes & Sons Ltd, Platinum sponsor, as well as Gold sponsors- Courts ReadyCash, Bronze sponsors in KCCU, ECMIL, VINLEC, FLOW, and BOOM 106.9 FM for also playing vital roles in bringing the Glow Run to life.

“We are especially grateful to our additional sponsors and donors, including Global Distributors Ltd., Ocean Spray, Dasani, St. Vincent Building and Loan Association, Sol EC Ltd., and Pine Hill Juices, whose contributions enhanced the overall experience,” the club said in its release. Special recognition was extended to the Trinity Medical Sciences University, SVG Bureau of Standards, the Nutrition Unit – Ministry of Health, Wellness & the Environment, Eyes R Us, Beachmont Eye Institute, EFG Fitness Club, DS Fitness Club, Holistic Wellness by Valentino, Bonadie’s Supermarket #2, FitMAW, Shatta’s Barber Studio and Paradise Foods for their collaborative efforts in supporting community wellness.

As the current Rotary year comes to a close on June, 30, “our focus on health and prevention continues with two free virtual sessions hosted by FitMAW. The first of these was on Sunday, June, 22, and the other is slated for tomorrow, June, 25, with a ‘Kids and Parents Workout Session’ that are part of the Rotary Club of St. Vincent’s ongoing commitment to improving the health and wellness of Vincentian families.