National Cancer Society TCI Hosted “A Night For The Fight”

The National Cancer Society of the Turks and Caicos Islands extends sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who came out and supported “A Night for the Fight” event, which was held at the National Stadium on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Inter-Health Canada, TCI Hospital team

“A Night for the Fight” is more than just an event; it is a community gathering aimed at bringing greater awareness to all forms of cancer while promoting hope, support, and unity. The initiative seeks to honor the fighters, celebrate the survivors, and remember the angels who have lost their battle with cancer. Through unity, entertainment, and community participation, the event also encourages education, early detection, and continued support for individuals and families affected by cancer throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The evening was filled with unity, love, entertainment, and community spirit as people of all ages gathered in support of the fight against cancer. The children thoroughly enjoyed the games and other activities, bringing laughter and excitement throughout the evening, while some attendees were delighted to win prizes from the entry ticket draws.

We are especially grateful to all participants, supporters, sponsors, volunteers, performers, and everyone who helped to make the event a great success.

We would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to our Master of Ceremonies, Almando Rigby, for doing an outstanding job throughout the evening. Special thanks to Raneika Lightbourne for the beautiful rendition of the National Anthem and song, and to cancer survivor,  Jacqueline Sutton, for the heartfelt opening prayer.

Thanks to President Vivian Rigby for the warm welcome extended to all and the excellent job she did spearheading and putting this event together.  Well done, Madam President!

We also extend sincere thanks to Her Excellency the Deputy Governor, Anya Williams, for delivering a very inspiring and meaningful address, which added great encouragement and support to the evening’s proceedings.

Governor Her Excellency Deputy Governor Anya Williams

We want to thank Marie Lovely St Vil for her musical contribution, Rachel Harvey for the inspiring poem, which was beautifully read by Comonseta Campbell-Morley,  young Ardens Jean Mary for his wonderful steel pan performance and Tony Rigby for the music, which was very uplifting.

A special thank you is extended to cancer survivor, Dervent Quant, for courageously sharing his testimony of overcoming prostate cancer, bringing encouragement and hope to the men in attendance.

We also acknowledge the dance presentation by the ladies from Jesus First Christian Ministry, along with Bert Missick and Friends for their contribution to the evening’s entertainment.

It was a wonderful feeling to have the presence and assistance of some of Graceway Communities' staff throughout the event, and we extend special thanks to Graceway Communities for the donation of $3,991.23 presented at the event.

We must say thanks to our wonderful raffle donors, SmithCo, The Flower Girl, Sunny Foods and Theresa Cox. We truly appreciate the gifts.

We appreciate the support and assistance from Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant and her team from InterHealth Canada, Team Kordell Forbes and Team Dervent Quant, for their presence and participation.

Thanks also extended to our own Renose Oreste for delivering the vote of thanks.

And finally, special thanks must be expressed to the hardworking members of the National Cancer Society whose dedication, commitment, and teamwork played a vital role in ensuring the success of this memorable event. Your tireless efforts did not go unnoticed.

“A Night for the Fight” truly brought the community together as we honored the fighters, celebrated the survivors, and remembered the angels.