Cancer Support VI and Local Partners Answer Governor Bryan’s Challenge for Cancer Warriors in the Virgin Islands

In response to Governor Bryan’s $500K challenge, Cancer Support VI’s ambitious fundraising drive aims to raise $1.25M in 2024, providing crucial grants and resources to over 350 cancer patients across the USVI.

In a robust community effort to support cancer warriors across the territory, Cancer Support Virgin Islands (CSVI) has launched a major fundraising initiative in response to a call to action by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. The governor, through a $500,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awarded to the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI), challenged the community to raise an additional $500,000, with a pledge to contribute another $250,000 if the goal is met. This ambitious campaign aims to provide essential grants and resources to cancer patients throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In response to the governor’s challenge, CSVI initiated the Pledge to Partner Campaign, part of its “Rise to the Raise” initiative, encouraging local businesses, community leaders, and residents to help reach the target of $1.25 million for 2024. Funds raised go directly to patients, providing immediate support to those battling cancer. CSVI’s Development Director, Jerah Coviello, explained that the campaign is supported by an online peer-to-peer fundraising platform that allows participants to set personal or business fundraising goals, with progress tracked through a personalized leaderboard.