Marpac has generously donating beverages, silent auction prizes and financial support for the upcoming Red Cross fundraising gala. “The ongoing support from Marpac and the Shimizu family has allowed the Red Cross to fulfill its humanitarian mission here in the Commonwealth and throughout Micronesia,” said JD Tenorio, disaster program manager. “Whether providing emergency drinking water during disasters or supporting various Red Cross activities, Marpac has had a major impact on our ability to provide our life saving services, “ he added. In addition, the Asia Pacific Group of Raymond James financial services has provided a $2,500 donation to support the Red Cross gala. “Raymond James & Associates and its regional directors Dan Roland and Jason Miyashita have a long history of supporting non-profits here in the CNMI and in Guam. We are grateful for their generous support and commitment to helping those in need through the Red Cross,” said John Hirsh, executive director of the NMI chapter. In photo: John Myers, JD Tenorio, John Hirsh, Bobby Cruz, Mable Glenn, Frank Shimizu Sr., Meming Shimizu, Tom Shimizu, Guy Pudney, Jean Sablan, and Frank Shimizu Jr. For more information, visit redcross.org/NMI or call 234-3459.
