‘Wheels for Meals’ Raises 36k for Seniors

Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands (MOW) is proud to announce the success of the 2nd annual Wheels for Meals Spinning and Fitness Challenge fundraiser which took place on Saturday (22 June 2024) with the aim to raise $50k. The event, organised in collaboration with Vital Spinbar & Yogaden, raised just over CI$36,700 to support the goal of feeding 350 seniors for one month.

“We are very grateful to Vital for hosting another successful fundraiser for Meals On Wheels.

Thanks also to our incredible team, our generous sponsors, our tireless volunteers and our benevolent participants who attended and donated to our mission of feeding hungry seniors on Grand Cayman,” said Rob Imparato, MOW Board Chairman.

Teams representing a diverse group of supporters and sponsors, including Wheaton Precious Metals, CG BritCay, Saxon, Walkers, CSC Global, Ogier, Reliable Industries, NCB Cayman, Dart, Hurley’s, Moore, the Ministry of Investment, Innovation & Social Development, Cayman’s Our Little Miss, and the Ministry of Tourism, showed their commitment to the cause by actively participating and fundraising.

Jennifer West, MOW General Manager, expressed her excitement about the event, stating, “The Wheels for Meals Spinning and Fitness Challenge was an amazing event, and we were thrilled to have participants as young as four years old who took part!” she said.

“The team at Vital Spinbar & Yogaden made the event even bigger and better this year by offering 10 total hours of spinning, zumba, yoga, strength training, and endless laughter,” added Ms. West.

Lauren Merren and Allie Johnson, founders of Vital Spinbar & Yogaden, shared their appreciation for the community’s support, saying, “It was an absolute honor to host the 2nd annual Wheels for Meals at Vital!”

Meals on Wheels is an incredible organization that goes above and beyond for our community in more ways than you can imagine. 365 days a year they feed and support our seniors through medication deliveries, home maintenance, and more. It was a fabulous day filled with fitness, sweat and downright fun to help raise money for this extra special charity close to our hearts!

We owe a huge thank you to everyone who participated in classes and came out for the cause – we couldn’t have done it without you!”

Meals on Wheels extends heartfelt thanks to all participants, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who contributed to the success of the Wheels for Meals fundraiser. “Although short of our $50k goal, the funds raised will make a meaningful contribution to the organisation’s ability to continue providing essential services to seniors in need, and anyone who wishes to make a donation can still do so,” added Ms. West.

To make a donation or for more information about Meals on Wheels please visit www.pledgeasenior.com , www.mealsonwheels.ky  or call 769-1974.