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More than $70K raised in 2008 MMAC
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Posted on May 18 2008
The Marianas March Against Cancer once again did its share in raising money for cancer research and support services, as its 2008 event raised more than $70,000 as of midnight Saturday.
“There were approximately 3,000 people that went to the Marianas Against Cancer on Saturday night,” said event organizer and coordinator Reina Camacho.
As of Saturday, May 17, at 12 Midnight, MMAC already raised a total of $71,257.19.
In the special prizes, Northern Marianas College was awarded the baton title, while Team Bodig was awarded the most spirit and best tent.
The award for the most money raised was divided into four categories—school, corporate, family, and non-profit organization/government.
Pacific Islands Club got the business award as they raised $8,543. Team Bodig won the family category as they raised $14,302.
Team Marriage Encounter raised $2,662, while Grace Christian Academy won the school category award as they have raised $3,094.
In the running competition, Marianas Health Services took this year’s title of Most Laps as they ran a total of 782 laps.
Most candles sold went to Team Bodig as they sold 1,037 candles.
The Marianas March Against Cancer is one of the largest fundraising occasions in the CNMI. The event is not just to raise money but also to raise awareness and encourage hope for those struggling with the disease.
Last year, thousands of people attended the Marianas March Against Cancer, and contributed over $80,000 in support. Participants walked, ran, and danced around the event’s oval course for over 12 hours.
The Commonwealth Cancer Association is the sponsor for MMAC, which is a volunteer driven organization that ensures that all funds increased are applied locally. [B][I](Jacqueline Dela Cruz)[/I][/B]
