Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited, Grenada’s only indigenous bank, is proud to announce that the 2025 Pump It Up Family Fun Walk has raised more than $69,000 for the Princess Royal Hospital in Carriacou. Now in its 14th year, the Pump it Up Family Fun Walk is a staple on the Bank’s schedule of community activities to promote vibrant and physically active lifestyles.
The 2025 Pump It Up season started in Carriacou on April 6th with an exuberant crowd that, even with the signs of Hurricane Beryl still visible, exceeded all expectations as Pump it Up walkers of all ages completed the route from Harvey Vale to Hillsborough. At the end of the walk, Co-op Bank presented $5,000 to Mrs. Marisa Mc Lawrence, who accepted the donation on behalf of the Princess Royal Hospital.
The Grenada Pump it Up walk, held on May 4th, attracted more than 5000 people for the walk from the Morne Rouge playing field to Kirani James Athletic Stadium. Most of the participants followed the normal route; however, some walkers tackled the challenge route – up Lowther’s Lane, down Marrast Hill and through River Road.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Mr. Willvorn Grainger, Chief Experience Officer, announced the total amount secured for the Princess Royal Hospital. “The Bank will contribute $1.50 per mile for each registered person on our Pump it Up Family Fun Walk. This year, we had 5,260 persons registered for the Grenada event: 5,060 for the regular route at 3.5 miles and 200 for the challenge route at 4.75 miles. With donations included, Co-op Bank is pleased to contribute $31,051.00 to the Princess Royal Hospital in Carriacou. When we add the corporate partners’ contributions and the proceeds from the Carriacou event, the total amount secured for the Princess Royal Hospital is $69,051.00.” Dr. Nicole Forte in the Ministry of Health accepted Co-op Bank’s contribution.
Every year, the Pump It Up Family Fun Walk is organized and executed by a team of staff volunteers. This year, members of staff participated in building excitement for healthier lifestyles with a step count competition and “Sneaker Fridays” throughout April.
The Princess Royal Hospital joins the eight organizations and institutions that have benefitted from the Pump It Up Family Fun Walk since its inception in 2009. Pump It Up is part of Co-op Bank’s Healthier Lifestyles programme, which aims to encourage a preventive approach to health issues and make information available to the public about health matters.
