Relay For Life of St. Thomas Sponsor and Donor Acknowledgment
At this time, we would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible partners, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped make the 2026 Relay For Life of St. Thomas possible.
Our Stage Sponsor, One Communications — thank you for supporting the heart of this event and helping us amplify the message of hope, strength, and community throughout the night.
Our KidZone Sponsor, the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum — thank you for creating a safe, joyful, and engaging space for our children and families.
Our Caregiver Sponsor, Merchants Commercial Bank — your commitment to honoring and supporting caregivers in our community truly reflects the compassion and spirit at the core of Relay For Life.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to The Source US Virgin Islands, whose dedication to sharing our story made a powerful impact. Through their support of our media outreach, press releases, and advertising, they helped ensure our message reached the wider community and inspired participation across the island.
Finally, we thank Marshall & Sterling for their generous sponsorship, which helped us secure essential items needed to bring this event to life. Their support played a vital role in ensuring a safe, successful, and meaningful Relay experience for all involved.
A special thank you to Donna Frett Gregory for sponsoring billboard advertising, and to our media partners who helped spread awareness throughout the Virgin Islands. We are grateful to the following radio stations for their media coverage and continued support:
• 90.9 Just Us
• WSTA Pass It On
• WGOD Aunty Patty Pat
• Da Vybe 107.9
• Ideas & Issues on WSTA 1340
We are also deeply grateful for our many in-kind donors and partners who contributed their time, talent, and services, including:
Emcees: Dionne Donadelle, Kyza Callwood, and Nicole Syms
Bishop Carl Richardson, JD., of Living Hope Cathedral, for opening the event with reflection and faith
Chef Jacinto Durant, serving as Executive Chef
Kevin Rodriguez, Maître d’ of the Survivor and Caregiver Reception
Shanika Charles
Office of the Governor
Team Plaskett
Lew Henley
Dixie Sound Production
IEKHS Staff — Ms. Petty, Coach Potter, Ms. Ritter, Ms. Dessout, and the Hospitality Students
Dynamite Rays
Virgin Islands National Guard
Bones Band Sound Production
DJ Patrick
DJ Rama
DJ JD
Jairay Petty Big Band
Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra, Chief Instructor James Gittens, PIP Director Kamilah Joseph, and Rising Stars Coordinator Tanasha Pemberton
Pan Round the Neck
St. Thomas Reformed Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastor Lando
Perfume World
Sarah Kirkpatrick
Adam Quandt
VIFEMS
St. Thomas East End Medical Center
VI WAPA — Hillary Jean-Baptiste
Allied Rentals
Conde Restaurant
JR’s
JPK Development
The Figueroa Family
We are extremely grateful to our parking attendants, Patrick Thomas, Patricia Thomas, and Sonia Herman, for their support and dedication throughout the event.
The Planning Committee at St. Thomas East End Medical Center, for their dedicated planning, guidance, and commitment to the success of Relay For Life of St. Thomas
We would also like to thank those who donated silent auction items and community services, including:
Tree Limin Extreme
Muse Events
Therapeutic Massage
Paradise Paws
Synergy Fitness and Wellness Center
And Team Plaskett for providing water for the Survivor Reception and STEEMCC.
We would also like to recognize and thank our dedicated Relay For Life team captains, whose leadership, fundraising efforts, and commitment were instrumental in making this event a success. Their tireless efforts helped unite teams, inspire participation, and move our mission forward.
While the Relay For Life 2026 event has concluded, the mission continues. Our community has until March 31 to help us reach our $100,000 fundraising goal, supporting the American Cancer Society’s mission to fund cancer research, provide patient support, and deliver support programs across the Virgin Islands.
Together, we are making a difference. Together, we are stronger than cancer.
