Tru-Juice 5K run/walk & 20K cycle
Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL) will be hosting the sixth staging of their Tru-Juice Cross Country 5k, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Tru-Juice Orchards in Bog Walk, St Catherine.
Since 2015, the proceeds from the Tru-Juice 5K have been donated to Linstead Hospital as TWCL continues to develop the hospital and assist with their needs. In 2015 an ECG machine was purchased to help monitor heart rate, diagnose irregular heartbeats, and detect heart attacks.
In 2016 two transport stretchers were purchased — one of that was a hydraulic stretcher which helps to lift heavier patients. Last year’s proceeds of $600,000 was used to purchase a hydro collator and a dresser for the new physiotherapy department, to help treat patients recovering from illnesses such as strokes or limb injuries so that they can be rehabilitated and recover as soon as possible.
This year is a special year as the Linstead Hospital celebrates its 100th anniversary, and TWCL aims to make this a successful staging to complement the milestone. This year, the equipment deemed most critical by the Linstead Hospital team are infant warmers for the maternity ward.
The Tru-Juice 5K run/walk and 20K cycle is a one of a kind event. The terrain is unique and provides the perfect atmosphere for an enjoyable, family oriented occasion or a team-building event.
In addition to the benefit of physical activity, which is encouraged by Dr Christopher Tufton and the Ministry of Health, the route is picturesque as it takes participants through the Tru-Juice orchards and allows them to appreciate the scenic beauty of Bog Walk.
This is a fun-filled event that supports a worthy cause, and TWCL wished like to acknowledge and thank its participants, sponsors and donors who have supported the 5K over the years.
TWCL encourages Jamaicans to sign up today at www.runningeventsja.com so that, as a country, everyone can get moving in a brighter direction. For those who are not able to participate, TWCL has created an account # 5500419603 at Sagicor, Dominica Drive for donations geared towards the infant warmers and the further development of the Linstead Hospital Maternity Ward.