(PR) – The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands (HANMI) donated $2,500 to the Commonwealth Cancer Association on Friday (Nov. 14) in support of the nonprofit’s ongoing “Mission Possible” fundraising campaign.
The donation was presented at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan by members of the HANMI Board of Directors to CCA Board President Jocelyn Deleon Guerrero and other CCA representatives.
“HANMI is very appreciative of the work of the Commonwealth Cancer Association in helping survivors of cancer in our community. It’s hard work, and it’s heart work,” said Seo. “This donation is a small ‘thank you’ from both the HANMI association and the many generous sponsors and supporters of our 2025 HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament.
“Earlier this year, I lost my mother to cancer,” Seo shared. “So I understand, on a very personal level, the pain that patients go through, and the silent, heavy burden carried by their families. Supporting our survivors isn’t just a community responsibility—it’s something that resonates deeply with me.”
He added that this year’s HANMI Charity Classic was made possible thanks to the heartfelt participation of many sponsors, golfers, and volunteers, all of whom have given back to the community in a meaningful way.
“We hope that this small contribution can help CCA continue its important mission,” Seo said. “And we hope every survivor and every family member feels our support and encouragement. Let us continue to follow the example of CCA and encourage and uplift our survivors and their families.”
Deleon Guerrero thanked Seo and the Board of Directors for the donation.
“This donation from HANMI is going to go toward our ‘Mission Possible’ fundraising campaign,” said Deleon Guerrero. “Our goal is to raise $100,000 by Dec. 31, and we’re past the halfway mark. That’s exciting for us!”
The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands was established in 1985 as a professional forum for the hospitality industry of The Marianas. Its members include Aqua Resort Club, Aquarius Beach Tower, Century Hotel, Coral Ocean Resort, Grandvrio Resort Saipan, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, Kensington Hotel Saipan, LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort, Pacific Islands Club Saipan, Saipan World Resort, and Surfrider Resort Hotel.
Chairman Dennis Seo of the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands (HANMI), third right, and members of the HANMI Board donated $2,500 to Board President Jocelyn Deleon Guerrero of the Commonwealth Cancer Association, fourth right, on Nov. 14, 2025, at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan in Saipan, The Marianas. Pictured from right, CCA Executive Director Lynn Tenorio, CCA Client Services & Administrative Services Mercilia Teigita, HANMI Board Member Jim Arenovski, Deleon Guerrero, HANMI Board Member Clayton Darlington, Seo, HANMI Board Member Sachiko Gerrard, and CCA Community Outreach & Marketing Coordinator Franko Deleon Guerrero.
