A charity fundraiser that attracts thousands of people every year to walk, ride or swim across the island awarded $297,500 in grants at its annual awards ceremony

The latest support means that the total raised thanks to Convex End-to-End events since their inception in 1988 is $7.5 million.

At the ceremony, held at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club, four grants of $50,000 each were awarded to the Coalition for the Protection of Children — Breakfast for Every Child Programme, Dementia Bermuda — In-Home Occupational Therapy, Knowledge Quest Ltd — Knowledge Quest Scholarships, and SkillCraft Bermuda — SkillCraft's Trades Skills Internship.

New for 2026, the event introduced $12,500 community impact grants.

The inaugural recipients were Care Learning Centre, It Takes A Village Foundation, Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association, Performance Pathways and Future Leaders Bermuda.

The Deloitte School Award of $15,000 was presented to Warwick Academy in recognition of the highest level of student participation and fundraising during the 2026 event.

Additional donations were also made to organisations providing essential support on event day, including St John’s Ambulance, Open Airways, Bermuda Red Cross and the Horticultural Skills Programme.

The $12,500 Anne Mello Award, which recognises an organisation making an outstanding contribution to Bermuda's community, was presented to Keep Bermuda Beautiful.

Christen Styche, chairwoman of the Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust, said: “Each year, we’re reminded of what can be achieved when Bermuda comes together with a shared purpose.

“The organisations receiving funding this year are delivering vital programmes that will have a lasting impact across our community and we're incredibly grateful to every participant, volunteer, donor and sponsor who helped make this possible.”

Paul Simons, the chief executive of Convex Bermuda, added: “These grants will help local organisations continue to deliver vital services and make a lasting difference across Bermuda.”

The awards ceremony also recognised the volunteers, participants and teams whose dedication helps make the End-to-End possible each year.

Africans in Bermuda received the Founder's Trophy in recognition of the organisation's outstanding volunteer support throughout this year's event.

Keisha Brooks was named Volunteer of the Year for her exceptional commitment to the End-to-End, while the Bermuda Gig Rowers were recognised as the Top Fundraising Team.

The Honorary End-to-Ender award was presented to Wendell Dill in recognition of his longstanding service and commitment to the event, having served as Master of Ceremonies at the start of the End-to-End for 30 years.

Dudley Cottingham was recognised with the Joan Dismont Top Fundraiser Award after raising the highest amount for the event this year.

Prizes were also presented to top individual fundraisers, thanks to the support of local prize sponsors.

The End-to-End next year will take place on May 1.