$20,830 donated to Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI
HAGÅTÑA, Guam—Bank of Guam, in partnership with IP&E, IT&E, and Pacific Points, is honored to donate $20,830 to Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI.
The donation is through proceeds from the 4th Annual Visa Marianas Classic Golf Tournament, held on May 25, 2024, at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort on Saipan. The event brings together community members, amazing players, generous sponsors, and numerous volunteers for more than just a round of golf, but to make a difference in the lives of Wish Kids and their families in our island communities.
“For over 35 years, Make-A-Wish has been granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, providing hope and strength to them and their families. Every year, the Visa Marianas Classic grows stronger thanks to the amazing support of our community. We’re inspired by this collective effort to help grant wishes and bring hope and smiles to children facing challenging times. Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this year’s tournament a success and showing what we can accomplish together,” said Joaquin P. L.G. Cook, president and CEO, Bank of Guam and VMC honorary co-chair.
“More than just a day of golf, the Visa Marianas Classic highlights the power of community and giving back in a meaningful way. We’re proud to work alongside great partners, sponsors, and volunteers to help make wishes come true for children in the Marianas,” said Jim Beighley, CEO, Citadel Pacific and VMC honorary co-chair.
“There’s something truly special about coming together, having fun, and building partnerships to make a difference in the lives of children. We’re proud to support Make-A-Wish and give back in a way that brings hope and joy to Wish Kids and their families. We appreciate everyone who makes this event unforgettable year after year!” said David Gibson, CEO, IT&E and VMC honorary co-chair.
Bank of Guam, IP&E, IT&E, and Pacific Points extends their appreciation to all the generous community partners who made the Visa Marianas Classic a success. Thank you to hole-in-one sponsors Atkins Kroll, Joeten Motors, and Pacifica Insurance Underwriters; Star Sponsor United; and in-kind sponsors All Star Sporting Goods, The Athlete’s Foot, Bridge Capital, Crowne Plaza Resort, Coral Ocean Point Resort, Kensington Hotel, MarPac, and Robert Torres Law Office. (PR)
In the spirit of community partnership, Bank of Guam, IP&E, IT&E, and Pacific Points donated $20,830 from the Visa Marianas Classic to Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI, Pictured, from left, Kaye Tenorio, Credits Officer IV, Bank of Guam; Jack Salas, terminal manager, Saipan, IP&E; Lesley Leon Guerrero, senior vice president, chief experience officer, Bank of Guam and board treasurer, Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI; Jay Santos, general manager Wholesale Foods, Triple J Five Star and board director, Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI; Paul Guerrero, enterprise sales assistant manager, IT&E; and Tania David, vice president, branch manager, Bank of Guam.
-BOG
