St Mary family conquers Supligen challenge

A family trio from Gayle, St Mary, has etched their names in history after becoming the inaugural winners of the Supligen Big Boost Games, walking away with the $1-million grand prize following a grueling 50-hour test of endurance, teamwork and determination.

Team Phoenix, comprising 36-year-old mother Monique Brown Ramharrack, her 19-year-old daughter Tanique Dunn and 19-year-old nephew Rushane Williams, emerged victorious over 49 competing teams after the challenge began at 7:25 p.m. last Thursday, and continued nonstop until Saturday.

Team Vanguards, made up of content creators Tyewhan Eduh, 22; Jevar Henry, 30; and T’wayne Graham, 22, finished second.

The first-of-its-kind competition required teams of three to maintain constant physical contact with the iconic Supligen Cup while completing a series of challenges designed to test their strength, coordination and mental resilience throughout the 50-hour period.

For the winning family, the triumph represents more than a financial reward. The prize money will help fuel their future ambitions, with Tanique planning to use her share towards pursuing university studies overseas later this year, while Rushane hopes to fulfil his dream of becoming a military officer.

Their victory was even more remarkable given the circumstances surrounding their entry into the competition. The team had less than a day to prepare after Tanique saw a social media post about the Big Boost Games and quickly rallied her mother and cousin before travelling from St Mary to Kingston to take part.

Despite their limited preparation time, Team Phoenix relied on faith, teamwork and determination to push through the demanding challenge. Rushane recalled using one of his bathroom breaks to pray, while Monique stayed awake through the night to ensure that the team’s contact with the Supligen Cup remained unbroken.

“This million-dollar win is not for me, it’s for them,” said Brown Ramharrack.

“Tanique has always dreamt of studying overseas, and Rushane also has plans for his future. Now we have a head start on making those dreams a reality,” she said.

Brown Ramharrack noted that her team faced several moments when elimination seemed possible, but they remained confident, relied on their faith, strengthened their family bond and stayed focused until the competition ended.

“We trusted God, worked together as a family and stayed focused until the very end.”

Deidra Grey, brand manager for Supligen, praised all participants for their commitment and endurance throughout the challenge, noting that the event was created to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary while highlighting values that have shaped Supligen’s identity.

“Watching the resilience, teamwork and determination displayed by every competitor over the past 50 hours was truly inspiring,” Grey said.