Thank you to everyone who supported our Move for the Caribbean hurricane relief fundraiser.

Together, through our SocaFit and Zumba fundraising classes across Vancouver Island, we raised over $6,000 to support communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa, with some of the most severe damage occurring in Jamaica.

A special thank you to West Coast Reach, whose support allowed us to raise an additional $1,200 at their event.

The Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub partnered with Fusion Rise, local fitness instructors, Zumba by Lizy, and community volunteers to make this initiative possible.

Following the fundraiser, representatives from Fusion Rise traveled to Jamaica to witness the devastation firsthand and help assess urgent community needs. Donations helped support:

• Roof repairs and replacement
• Building and hardware supplies
• Labour support for affected families
• Community recovery efforts

We are deeply grateful to every person who attended a class, donated, volunteered, or shared our fundraiser. Your support helped bring hope and relief to families recovering from Hurricane Melissa.

Thank you for moving with purpose, for the Caribbean.

Move for the Caribbean Recap

Rebuilding from Donation Contributions

Thur, Nov 6 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Inter-Cultural Association (808 Douglas St #102, Victoria)
Soca Fit & Zumba | Instructors: Oneil Randall, Lizy Gipson, Tamara Graham & Ros Pringle

Sun, Nov 9 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Eagle Ridge Community Centre (1089 Langford Pkwy, Langford)
Soca Fit & Zumba | Instructor: Oneil Randall, Lizy Gipson

Mon, Nov 10 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rutledge Park (913 Inverness Rd, Victoria)
Soca Fit | Instructor: Oneil Randall

Thur, Nov 13 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Inter-Cultural Association (808 Douglas St #102, Victoria)
Soca Fit & Zumba | Instructors: Oneil Randall, Lizy Gipson, Tamara Graham, Ros Pringle & Jason Gilbert

Mon, Nov 17 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Inter-Cultural Association (808 Douglas St #102, Victoria)
Soca Fit & Zumba | Instructors: Oneil Randall, Lizy Gipson, Krista Crowe & Tamara Graham

Mon, Nov 24 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rutledge Park (913 Inverness Rd, Victoria)
Soca Fit | Instructor: Oneil Randall

Thur, Nov 27 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Inter-Cultural Association (808 Douglas St #102, Victoria)
Soca Fit & Zumba | Instructors: Oneil Randall, Lizy Gipson, Tara Kenmare, Nicole Straker,  Tamara Graham & Ros Pringle

Move for the Caribbean fitness sessions have ended but you can still donate and help support hurricane relief across the Caribbean. All donations are processed through Fusion Rise Inc., the Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub’s charitable partner, who can issue official tax receipts.

Go to the registration portal below and make a donation! Your contribution will go directly toward Caribbean hurricane relief.