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Broadbell excited to be a patron of Sigma Run
February 14, 2025
As this year's staging of the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run approaches, Olympic bronze medallist Rasheed Broadbell says he is happy to be on board as one of the patrons for the event, saying it feels no different than representing Jamaica at the Olympics and the World Championships.
"It is always a good feeling being supportive of any event the country puts on because it is the same as when you go out there and represent Jamaica on the biggest stages. It feels the same to give back, it is always a good feeling," he said in an interview with STAR Sports.
"I always see it (Sigma Run) growing up on TV. I never actually came and participated or actually seen what it is like, so to be here and be an ambassador, seeing it on TV growing up, it's truly a great feeling. So when I was told they actually wanted me to be a part of it, I was like 'Yes'," he said.
The Run aims to raise $115 million in aid of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) Intensive Care Unit, Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre and Father Ho Lung and Friends Foundation.
Broadbell said it is an honour to be raising funds for these institutions to help others, with him benefiting from the care of one of the beneficiaries, KPH.
"Once when I had an allergic reaction at Champs and they brought me there (KPH)," he said, noting that he never had to stay at the hospital.
"It is a good feeling because sometimes people in the hospital can't get their sufficient medical care, so stuff like this being provided is always a great thing to do."
Broadbell also said he might be lining up to complete the Run.
"I heard that the Prime Minister will be there, so whichever side (run or walk), I would probably go that side. They say he is going to finish so I want to see it," he said.
He says if he competes in the Run, it will be more for fun and not a part of his preparation for the track season.
"That is a different ball game. This is nowhere near what we do in training, but it would be great to walk with the Jamaicans or run."
Broadbell will be joined by Olympian Stacy-Ann Williams, Cedella Marley, philanthropist and daughter of Reggae legend Bob Marley, along with recording artiste Ngiy Boy who were also announced as patrons for the annual event.
The event will take place in Kingston on Sunday.
