(Press Release) — The Saipan Marianas Lions Club held yet another successful event, the 3rd Annual 5K Walkathon, a Diabetes Awareness & Prevention Fundraiser.
Over 400 registered for the May 2, 2021 walkathon that commenced with a 30-minute Zumba warm up.
The course started from the Carolinian Utt and proceeded to Monika’s Gallery on Beach Road then back.
The walkathon kicked off at 6 a.m. and was done before 8 a.m.
The Saipan Marianas Lions Club would like to express its appreciation to donors and sponsors without whom the event would not have been a success:
TSL Foundation
Western Union
Pacific Amusement
Bridge Capital
IT& E
Sapphire Enterprises – Lion Lyn Reyes
Cargo Express
SVDGE Lion Blanca Imbo, PMJF
Chong’s Corporation
Guahan Lions Club – Lion Ron & Lion Lota Hidaldo
PDG Lion Emelio Uy, PMJ
PDG Lion Monito Co, PMJF
Super Tech – Lion Mar Masilungan, PMJF
Lion Prexy Ladyvir Canape, PMJF & Lion Jhun Canape, MJF
Kautz Glass – Lion Regina Kautz
DGE Lion Atoy Banting, MJF
Guam Spirit Lions Club – PDG Lion Herbie Perez, PMJF
FVDGE Lion Loisa Cabuhat, PMJF
United Airlines
Saipan Ice & Water – Lion Mila Pellegrino
Joeten Enterprises
D&Q Distributors
Changming Store
Century Insurance
Shirley’s Coffee Shop
First Hawaiian Bank
Saipan Mayor’s Office
Kensington Hotel
KWAW 100 FM
Graphics Inc.
Marianas Pacific Distributors
Herman’s Modern Bakery
Marianas Printing
Barny’s Pizza
D’ Elegance Café
S.T.A.R. Water
Chow Time
Rep. Ivan Blanco
Sketch Made Scentsations – Lion Maricon Brien-Allen
Shirley’s Catering
McDonald’s Saipan
Triple J Wholesale
Budget-Payless Car Rental
Saipan Fitbeat Lions Club
The Saipan Marianas Lions Club would also like to extend its appreciation to all the members and their spouses who gave all their support and assistance to ensure a huge turnout for the event.
Proceeds for this fundraising activity will go to the Lions Club’s global causes which are diabetes, hunger, childhood cancer, environment and vision. The club is also including assistance to youth.
The club’s recipients are 1) CHCC Dialysis Center (Diabetes), 2) Karidat (Hunger), 3) Commonwealth Cancer Association (Childhood Cancer) & 4) the Tan Holdings Football Club (Youth).
Some of the participants of the Saipan Marianas Lions Club’s fundraising walkathon pose for a photo.
Contributed photo
