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Community dares to raise funds in Victoria park

Members of the community will get covered in toilet paper, dance with children and do other unusual things during a fundraiser in Victoria Park on Sunday.

A statement from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda said 11 contestants are taking part in the seventh “How much would you pay to see me ...?” event.

Participants, who include radio personality Nikita Robinson, BermudAir pilot Tariq Lynch-Wade and members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, each hope to raise $1,500 for the organisation’s mentoring programme.

Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda managing director, said: “Every year, our contestants show up ready to laugh at themselves, entertain the crowd and support a cause that truly matters.

“This fundraiser brings the community together in such a fun and memorable way, while helping us continue to provide mentoring programmes for Bermuda’s young people.

“We are so grateful to everyone who has agreed to take on a dare this year, and we encourage the public to donate, cheer them on and come out to enjoy the show.”

Schedule of Dares

Below is the schedule for the 2026 “How much would you pay to see me...?” fundraiser

2.30pm

Nicola Crofton: Marshmallow in mouth speech

Shira Jatto: Getting slimed

Tallent Clark: Drinking a “concoction”

Vernal Caines, of Chubb: Getting a pie in the face and a few surprises

Keiran Bradshaw and Sophie Simons, of Fidelis: Racing each other in dinosaur costumes

3.15pm

Terri K: Dancing with children from the audience

Nikita Robinson: Jumping rope dressed as the Town Crier

Yung Ty: Becoming the snake wrangler

Tariq Lynch-Wade, BermudAir Pilot: having his face painted by children in the audience

Aalai: Getting covered by children in toilet paper and acting like she in Thriller

Members Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Sigma Xi Omega Chapter: Non-talent synchronised swim

Ms O’Connor-Paynter thanked the City of Hamilton for its support and allowing the charity to participate in Summer Sunday at Victoria Park.

Members of the public can purchase tickets and donate via GPass.bm. Donations will also be accepted at the event. Contact 232-2802 or bbbs@bbbs.bm for more information.

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Published July 10, 2026 at 8:00 pm (Updated July 10, 2026 at 7:35 pm)

Community dares to raise funds in Victoria park

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