6,000 for Guardian Group ‘Keep it Alive’ 5K New Kingston Night Run
President of Guardian Life Limited Eric<br />Hosin speaking during the launch of the<br />Guardian Group/UHWI Keep it Alive 5K<br />Run) from Guardian Life Limited.
Athletics, Sports
June 20, 2014

6,000 for Guardian Group ‘Keep it Alive’ 5K New Kingston Night Run

WITH only two days until the staging of the Guardian Group/UHWI inaugural “Keep it Alive” 5K Night Run in New Kingston, the organisers — Guardian Life Limited and the University Hospital of the West Indies — are pleased to announce that they have some 5,800 participants registered for the race, which takes place today starting at 7:00 pm.

“We are extremely pleased with the support we have received from corporate Jamaica and individuals, sports enthusiasts and persons who just want to give back to a worthy cause”, said Eric Hosin, President of Guardian Life Limited.

Proceeds from the race will be donated to beneficiaries — UHWI and the Victoria Jubilee Hospital as well as charities of participating service clubs: Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions and Optimist.

“We are looking forward to a great event come Saturday and want to thank everyone again for coming on board,” said Hosin.

Persons who did not register for the race and are unable to participate can still be a part of the action; the event will be streamed live at: new.livestream.com/accounts/190412/events/3096295.

Persons can also make donations to the cause: National Commercial Bank; Acct Number: 351600055; Acct Name: Guardian Life Limited

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