When the first Bermuda End-to-End was announced back in 1988, Joan laced up her walking shoes and joined an event that she would continue to be part of for almost all of its thirty-six years history. And while other participants showed up and walked, Joan showed up, walked and dazzled the crowds from St. George to Dockyard, Her unwavering high spirits and good cheer throughout the day were a constant source of motivation for all of her fellow participants and was a delight for spectators, many who eagerly awaited her arrival along the route.
The Queen of the End-to-End, as she was affectionally known, waved to her many fans all day long, hugged her old and new friends along the route, posed for photos and danced her way across the Finish line, still arriving long before many other participants.
Joan wasn’t only an outstanding participant, she was also a top fundraiser, raising pledges at the time of the event and holding an annual Price is Right End-to-End fundraising dinner afterwards. Her profound love of the Bermuda Community and support for the work of chosen charities each year was a great reminder for all of us to be actively involved in causes that resonate with our hearts.
The Bermuda End-to-End has lost a cherished friend who made an indelible mark on the event and whose legacy of dedication and commitment to positive change in our world will continue to inspire and guide us as we honour a remarkable woman.
