Professor Sir Patrick Vernon OBE FRHistS

24JamFit Organised by the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council

Professor Sir Patrick Vernon OBE FrHistS is encouraging members of the Jamaican diaspora to take part in 24JamFit©, a world-first 24-hour online fitness relay taking place on 12 September 2026 as part of Jamaica’s National Wellness Day.

Organised by the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, the initiative will bring together fitness professionals and wellness advocates from across the world to deliver a continuous programme of activities, including yoga, dance, HIIT, meditation and health education.
In supporting the initiative, Professor Sir Patrick shared the organisers’ call for volunteers, encouraging Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica with expertise in health and fitness to lead one of the 24 sessions.

The global relay aims to promote physical and mental wellbeing while strengthening connections across the Jamaican diaspora, demonstrating how communities can come together through health, fitness and shared purpose.

To sign up, visit here