More than 1,900 participants turned out on Father’s Day for the largest staging to date of the Everyone’s A Winner 3K & 5K Run/Walk, powered by Running Events Jamaica. Held at Hope Gardens, the 2025 staging marked the highest participation in the event’s 10-plus-year history, with Jamaicans of all ages rallying to support cataract surgeries, medication, and treatment for members of the blind and visually impaired community.

This year’s beneficiary, the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), will receive proceeds from the event to fund these life-changing services. The day saw a heartwarming show of unity from many father-son duos and multi-generational families, including the Leiba family, who were awarded the inaugural Generational Prize for the top-performing grandfather-father-child team.

“This was truly our most powerful staging yet,” said Alfred ‘Frano’ Francis, Managing Director of Running Events Jamaica. “To have nearly 2,000 people come out to run, walk and give back shows how much heart this country has. We’re especially proud that this record-breaking support will go directly toward giving the gift of sight to those who need it most. That’s what makes this event more than a race; it’s a movement for change.”

Longtime race patron and advocate for the blind community, Professor Senator Floyd Morris, was also present. The Lecturer, Political Communication Specialist, Disability Advocate, Motivational Speaker, and Member of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2021–2024 & 2025–2028), fulfilled a pledge made at the race launch by donating $100,000 to the JSB and the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE). His gesture served as a powerful example of individual leadership in creating sustainable social change.

“We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated, donated, and supported this cause,” said Daemion McLean, Chairman of the Jamaica Society for the Blind. “Cataract surgery is a medical need that too many Jamaicans simply cannot afford. Thanks to this event, more Jamaicans who have lost hope due to vision loss now have a chance at a better life. Every step taken on race day is a step toward restoring hope, and now, thanks to the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange, persons can continue to support the cause beyond race day.”

The Best Dressed Chicken, title sponsor of the event, reaffirmed its commitment to family-focused community development.

“At The Best Dressed Chicken, we believe true progress happens when communities come together around shared values, health, family, and compassion,” said Arielle Oliver, The Best Dressed Chicken Brand Manager. “We were honoured to stand with Running Events, the Jamaica Society for the Blind and JSSE for such a life-changing initiative. This race wasn’t just about medals or milestones; it was about restoring vision. It’s about the kind of vision that sees every Jamaican living fully, confidently, and without barriers.”

To ensure transparency and promote continued giving, the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange has been appointed as the project’s accountability partner.

“Our role is not only to track and report the donations transparently but also to position this project for continued support through our public platform. We are also focused on building the capacity of our partner to deliver this initiative more efficiently and effectively,” said Nora Blake, Manager of the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange. “We aim to maximise the impact, both financially and socially, by ensuring these donations go exactly where they’re intended and by opening the door for additional support from individuals and corporate donors. Anyone who wants to contribute to this meaningful initiative can do so at jsse.jamstockex.com. Together, we can scale impact well beyond race day.”

With an atmosphere filled with joy, generosity, and purpose, the 2025 Everyone’s A Winner 3K & 5K Run/Walk proved to be much more than a race—it marked the beginning of hundreds of restored futures.

The event was made possible through the support of dedicated partners, including Running Events Jamaica, The Best Dressed Chicken, Catherines Peak, Gatorade, Jamaica Observer, Salada, Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Pure Country, Purity, JP Foods, The Art Printery, and a host of volunteers who believe in running for a cause and racing for generations.