“It seems that everybody had a good time especially the kids who participated in the walkathon, in the various games, face tattoo, animal petting and other activities,” Hirsh said.
The walkathon, aside from being an avenue to raise funds for the organization’s projects, also aims to give families and the community a time to bond and get some form of exercise.
As of Saturday morning, a partial report of the proceeds showed Saipan and Tinian already exceeded last year’s proceeds by over $10,000.
Hundreds of the participants availed of the free health services provided by the Department of Public Health such as free blood pressure check-up, glucose screening and H1N1 shots.
Children got a refreshing “shower” as the Department of Public Safety fire division demonstrated how a fire truck and its water hose work.
Among the exhibitors who offered free information and services to the public were Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research, Extension and Education Service, the Community Guidance Center Drug Prevention Unit, the Commonwealth Diabetes Coalition, Women, Infants and Children clinic, 2010 Local Census office, the Ayuda Network, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Mt. Carmel Cathedral, the Commonwealth Cancer Association, and the Commonwealth Cancer Coalition Program.
Attractive prizes will be given to the schools with the highest number of walkers, and to the students, non-students, organizations and agencies that turned in the highest donations.
