The United Filipino Organization has chipped in $500 that will go toward the $5,000 that a Kagman High School sophomore needs to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in New York this summer.<\/p>\n
Bong Malasarte, president of the umbrella organization of some 30 groups in the CNMI, presented UFO\u2019s $500 donation to 15-year old Jace Pineda during the group\u2019s Christmas party at the Chalan Kanoa Beach Hotel on Dec. 17.<\/p>\n
Proud parents Elmer and Tess Pineda, along with youngest daughter Jessica, accompanied Jace Pineda during last month\u2019s check presentation.<\/p>\n
The second of three siblings born to Filipino parents, Jace Pineda was selected by NYFL to take part in its medicine program, which introduces outstanding high school students to the world of medicine, familiarizing students with the various professions available in the medical field.<\/p>\n
Jace Pineda, who dreams of becoming a pediatrician, was chosen for her academic excellence, leadership potential, and interest in a career in medicine. She graduated salutatorian at Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School and valedictorian at Hopwood Jr. High School. <\/p>\n
Malasarte said that Pineda sought their help to raise the over $5,000 she needs to pay for her round-trip ticket, tuition fee for the forum, and accommodations.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is an intelligent student and she deserves it. I know this forum would really help her get an even brighter future. I hope she continues to study hard so that next time, it will be her turn to help other deserving students who will be in a similar situation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Jace Pineda said that UFO\u2019s donation is a big help. \u201cAfter their donation, I only need $500 to pay for my tuition,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
Her family will supplement this by selling hot lunches on Jan. 28 and hosting a talent showdown for Kagman High School students at Garapan Central Park next month.<\/p>\n
Elmer Pineda, a maintenance staff at Palms Resort, expressed appreciation for UFO\u2019s donation. \u201cI\u2019m really proud of my daughter because I know she\u2019s very dedicated in her studies. She has already set her mind [to] attending the forum so I would do everything I can to make [it happen] and not disappoint her. That\u2019s a promise,\u201d he told Saipan Tribune. <\/p>\n
He said he plans to raise money for Jace\u2019s pocket money and corporate attire by soliciting from various companies and organizations on island.<\/p>\n
He said Tan Siu Lin Foundation also donated $500 to their cause last year.<\/p>\n
Elmer Pineda disclosed that they have also asked for assistance from Education Commissioner Rita Sablan and Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan to sponsor Jace\u2019s airfare. He said he will be informed about their decision by April.<\/p>\n
To help Jace Pineda, call 287-5735.<\/p>\n
The National Youth Leadership Forum was founded in 1992 and has empowered the nation\u2019s highest-achieving high school and university students with the confidence to make well-informed life choices that will prepare them for bright academic futures and successful professional careers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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