The 2026 Convex End-to-End is set to return to the road on May 2, with nine charities set to benefit.

Christen Styche of the Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust said that the 39th annual iteration of the event will support a broader range of charities.

Speaking at a launch for the fundraiser, held at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, she explained: “Historically we have done five $50,000 charity grants and the Anne Mello Award.

“This year we are doing four $50,000 grants and five $10,000 grants for smaller charities that need the funds, but maybe didn’t have a $50,000 project that they could put to us.”

The Coalition for the Protection of Children, Dementia Bermuda, Knowledge Quest and Skillcraft Bermuda are each set to receive $50,000 of proceeds from the event.

Meanwhile Care Learning Centre, It Takes a Village, Bermuda Optimists Dinghy Association, Performance Pathways and Future Leaders Bermuda will each be handed $10,000.

Ms Styche said that over the past 38 years, the End-to-End event has raised more than $7 million for charity, and the organisers look forward to seeing that figure continue to grow.

She added: “Next year is going to be our 40th, so you are going to see some exciting things for that.

“We think that excitement in the community is going to continue to build and these next two years could be the biggest events yet.”

Paul Simons, the chief executive of title sponsor Convex Re, said that the company was excited to once again support the fundraiser.

He added that the business aimed to parley its passion for the annual event into a win in the annual competition for the best water spot.

Mr Simons said: “We are a small company. We only have about 45 people here and we have folks in London, but everyone collectively is energised, so we will make our little piece of real estate on the route as awesome as we can make it.”

Andrew Masters, of the Butterfield Group — a platinum sponsor for the event — noted that the End-to-End resonates on the island because of its impact on the community and the environment.

He said: “It brings out the very best of our island — community spirit, commitment to healthier living and willingness to walk, row or cycle long distances for a good cause.”

Mr Masters added that this year the company will expand upon its Young Striders initiative, allowing 250 school students to take part without the barrier of an entry fee.

He said: “The more young participants, the better, for this event and the future of our island.”

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