Travel industry professionals will complete a rainforest trek, a half marathon run and a hike up the volcano of Gros Piton when the challenge takes place over 17-20 October, as well as a further 12km run and 10km sea kayak around the island.
The first Sandals Foundation Island Challenge took place in Antigua in 2023, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines hosting the second edition last year , and has now raised a total of £200,000 for paediatric care in the region.
Athletes hope to raise a further £100,000 this year to fund essential new equipment for the Special Care Baby Unit in the paediatric division of Saint Lucia’s Millennium Medical Complex.
