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Red Cross celebrates Walkathon success
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Posted on Apr 14 2009
With more than 3,000 people attending the March 28 activities on Saipan, Rota and Tinian, this year’s Red Cross Walkathon was the most successful walk in the 23-year history of the event.
“We are so thankful for the community support,” said Larry Lee, NMI Chapter board chairman. “We worked hard to create an exciting, memorable event that is only possible through the generous support of our walkers, schools, donors, and all the volunteers that donate their time.”
Winners received prize packages that included gift certificates donated by the business community. This year there were many prize categories that included the following winners:
* School with the largest number of walkers: Garapan Elementary School, 130 walkers;
* School with the largest number of donations: San Antonio Elementary School, $3,843.26
* 1st to 4th largest student donations: Deveney Dela Cruz, Nathania Tan, Jason Briones, and Franchesca Tomokane. Each student wins an Acer laptop computer;
* 5th to 7th largest student donations: Jessica Soll, Kennedy Izuka, Joseph Rosario Jr.
* Individual-non-student with the largest number of donations: Elias Seman, $431.75; Ian Hutchinson, $200; and Arissa Homchume, $200;
* Largest corporate group of walkers: Fiesta Resort and Spa
* Largest non-profit group of walkers: Tsunami Swim Club
* Best Aid Station: Western Union
School coordinator for most walkers: Melisa Mendez and Lizelle Amirez
* School coordinator for most donations: Rita Ann T Carreon.
