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Registered Bahamian Charity

Bahamas Hope Challenge, a registered Charity in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, was formally constituted in 2006 as Ride for Hope Bahamas. The organization’s flagship fundraiser is “The Bahamas Hope Challenge”—now a sixteen year old bike/run/walk-a-thon held Eleuthera in the spring time in The Bahamas.

The event includes a weekend full of events, live music, great camaraderie and impeccable weather. Without exception, every dollar raised by participants is applied to programme support.

The Bahamas Hope Foundation

Bahamas Hope Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 Charity in the United States, was formally constituted in 2009.

It was established for the purpose of raising money to support initiatives related to health, wellness and human development in The Bahamas. Its designated focus is cancer.

Meet Our Founders:

  • Susan Larson
    Susan Larson

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  • Stephen Holowesko
    Stephen Holowesko

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Bahamas Hope Challenge was co-founded by Stephen Holowesko and Susan Holowesko Larson. They tell the story that Stephen was doing a number of charity rides in the U.S. and Susan threw out the challenge to do one in and for the benefit of their own country, The Bahamas. The agreement between brother and sister was Stephen would ride and raise money and Susan would organize the event.

Stephen and Susan emphasize the success of the Bahamas Hope Challenge is largely due to the energy and support they received from their family enlisted to help and to a core group of corporate sponsors who believed in the potential of the event from day one and underwrote all event expenses. One hundred and five riders participated in the inaugural event in 2006. To date, 4,000 cyclists have raised nearly $4 million to fight cancer in The Bahamas.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is The Bahamas Hope Challenge?

    Now, in it’s 20th year, the Bahamas Hope Challenge was established to build hope and resources to fight cancer in The Bahamas. A registered Charity in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, was for all constituted in 2006 as Ride for Hope Bahamas. The organization’s flagship fundraiser is  “The Bahamas Hope Challenge”. The event includes a weekend full of events, live music, great camaraderie and beautiful views. Without exception, every dollar raised by participants is applied to the programs we support.

  • What programs do you support?

    100% of funds raised by the Bahamas Hope Challenge participants directly benefit two programs, the Family Island Mammogram Screening (FIMS) and the Treatment Assistance Fund. 

    • The Treatment Assistance fund supports Bahamian cancer patients with financial grants to help pay for their treatment costs.

    • FIMS brings women from all over The Bahamas to Nassau for a free mammogram screening, education on the breast cancer risks to Bahamian women, lunch and a tour of the Cancer Caring Center. FIMS also funds follow up costs for women in need of additional screening.

  • How do I donate?

    Donations can be made through the “Donate” tab on our website. You can choose to give to the general fund or support a specific participant or team’s fundraising campaign. Donations can also be made by cash, cheque, or wire transfer.

  • What is The Hope Challenge?

    The Hope Challenge is an annual charity event held on the island of Eleuthera. Participants walk, run, or cycle to raise funds for cancer treatment, support, and prevention programs across The Bahamas. It’s a weekend of fitness, fellowship, and hope—all for a meaningful cause.

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Donate now to help fund life-saving cancer programs and support Bahamians in need. Every contribution makes a difference.

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