Cayman’s stray and abandoned animals benefitted from Cayman’s growing interest in health and fitness through the Ogier Stroke & Stride series.

The series, organised by the Cayman Islands Triathlon Association, has taken on a charity each year since Ogier took over as main sponsor of the series. This year, it was decided that the Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts would be the beneficiary of the funds raised through the series.

This year the series raised a total of $2,082 for CARE.

Tracey Goldie, director of CARE, was very pleased with the donation from the triathlon association and Ogier.

“We are extremely appreciative to Ogier and CITA and all the race participants for this generous donation. Thanks to these funds, we will be able to further enhance our spay and neuter programme. With many homeless animals here in Cayman, the pressure on us to continue the success of our work to date has increased significantly,” she said.

Peter Cockhill, managing partner at Ogier, also thanked the sporting community for their involvement.

“The enthusiasm for the Stroke & Stride event is increasing year on year and I am thrilled that we have been able to help another worthy cause - thank you to all who participated,” he said.

The event attracts a wide range of abilities - from those that regularly compete to those that just want some exercise in the social setting of South Sound. Individuals and teams participated as well as solo runners and swimmers who were encouraged to team up on the day.

Over 120 individuals and teams participated in each of the three races. The winner of the men’s event was Australian Scott Brittain who completed the third and final race in the series in just 24 minutes and 58 seconds. In the women’s race, Caroline Cahill took the overall title, with team ‘Mamber’, made up of swimmer Amber Myrie and runner Mark Hogan, took the team competition.