Girl Guides of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines hold wellness walk

More than 200 members of the Girl Guides Association of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, accompanied by friends and family, participated in a 5-kilometre wellness walk to promote heart health.

Organized under the theme ‘Heart & Sole: Walking Together, Living Stronger’, the event was held on September 26, 2026, to observe World Heart Day. The initiative aimed to raise awareness regarding cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death globally. The walk began at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Level Gardens with a warm-up led by fitness instructor Kevin Young, proceeding through McKie’s Hill and the Windward Highway before concluding at Sunset Shores Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Villa.

The event included a health fair featuring basic screenings and wellness information provided by nursing professionals. Additionally, medical practitioner Dr. Michael Goodluck addressed the group on the importance of adopting healthy daily habits to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.