BCIC today donated $200,000 towards the Immaculate Conception High School Wolves track team’s nutrition programme.

The donation will help to ensure that the team remains on track nutritionally as they prepare for Champs 2022, said Jhennoy Griffiths, BCIC’s sponsorship & public relations executive who was on hand to hand over the heque and a few water bottles to the team captains, as well as the coaches and team managers.

“BCIC remains committed to the youth and athletics in Jamaica, especially in these times [when] it’s crucial for students to remain active and healthy,” Griffiths said.

In expressing appreciation for the donation, 17-year-old team captain Chanel Honeywell said: “This will make a huge difference to the team and we are excited and thankful.”

Head coach Franz Forde echoed her sentiments and said the donation would help the team with its season preparations.

“We train five days a week and nutrition is key,” said Forde.

BCIC, a member of the ICD Group and an affiliate of the Victoria Mutual Building Society, has been leading general insurance company in Jamaica over the past two years.

The insurance company said it understands the role it can play in getting Jamaica back to normal and the country’s students in good health.