16th Marianas March Against Cancer

By Kimberly Bautista Esmores

Posted on May 15 2018

Photos by Kimberly A. Bautista

: Cancer survivors are honored at the start of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer. (Photos by Kimberly A. Bautista)

: Marianas March Against Cancer co-chairs Carline Sablan and Bobby Cruz.

: Gov. Ralph DLG Torres gives a speech at the start of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: Dignitaries witness the signing of House Bill 20-58.

: Commonwealth Cancer Association board chair Bo Palacios.

: Medallions are given to cancer survivors.

: Dignitaries pose for a photo at the start of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: Luminaries are lit during the luminary lighting ceremony at the start of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: Luminaries are lit during the luminary lighting ceremony

: Team TanHoldings and Kagman High School are awarded the Rising Star award at the conclusion of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: Team CNMI PSS and Saipan Paddle Club are awarded the Rookies of the Year award at the conclusion of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: Team Bodig is awarded multiple awards at the conclusion of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: Team Talaabwogh Star is awarded the Inspirational Spirit award at the end of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: Marianas Health Services takes home the Most Laps award at the conclusion of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: Team Fa’ye is awarded for selling the most number of luminaries.

: Team IT&E is awarded the Best Baton award at the conclusion of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: The Lady Diann Torres Foundation and the Northern Marianas College wins Best Tent at the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: The Northern Marianas Islands Football Association is awarded Most Money Raised in the Atdao category.

: Mount Carmel School is awarded Most Money Raised award in the Napu category.

: Team Triple J is awarded during the Marianas March Against Cancer awarding ceremony at the conclusion of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

: The Lady Diann Torres Foundation and the Northern Marianas College wins Most Money Raised in the Tanu category.

: All 20 teams are presented appreciation plaques at the conclusion of the 2018 Marianas March Against Cancer.

Kimberly Bautista Esmores | Reporter

Kimberly Bautista Esmores has covered a wide range of news beats, including the community, housing, crime, and more. She now covers sports for the Saipan Tribune. Contact her at kimberly_bautista@saipantribune.com.

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