{"id":415163,"date":"2024-10-17T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=415163"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"175-take-part-in-CCA-s-Hakuna-My-Tatas-Zumbathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/175-take-part-in-CCA-s-Hakuna-My-Tatas-Zumbathon\/","title":{"rendered":"175 take part in CCA\u2019s \u2018Hakuna-My-Tatas Zumbathon\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Commonwealth Cancer Association hosted the \u201cHakuna-My-Tatas Zumbathon\u201d as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month last Oct. 12.<\/p>\n

The event took place from 5pm to 8pm at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, attracting over 175 attendees. The CCA team is pleased to report that the fundraiser generated proceeds exceeding $5,000.<\/p>\n

Franko Deleon Guerrero, CCA Community Outreach and Marketing coordinator, led the planning and organization of the event, with support from Mercilia Teigita, the Client Services and Administrative coordinator, who served as emcee.<\/p>\n

The CCA team selected a Zumba-themed fundraiser to promote fitness and healthy weight management, which can help reduce the risk of breast cancer. The Zumba class featured three talented Zumba groups\u2014670 I Love Zumba led by zin Marina Reyes, Unity Is Love Zumba Dance Fitness led by zin Abby Whang, and XTREME Fitness670 led by zin Mitch Olita and coach Angelo Galfo.<\/p>\n

The CCA team expresses its heartfelt gratitude to these remarkable instructors for their dedication and for generously donating their time and expertise in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.<\/p>\n

During the fundraiser, the CCA team partnered up with the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.\u2019s Department of Public Health, which provided blood pressure and blood sugar checks. The CCA team and the attendees were grateful that CHCC was providing their services at no cost.<\/p>\n

The CCA team would also like to thank their sponsors and donors for making the \u201cHakuna-My-Tatas\u201d Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser a success, such as Tan Holdings, Take Care Insurance, Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc., Joeten Motors, Atkins Kroll, Calvo\u2019s Insurance, Saipan Stevedore Co., Inc., The Athletes Foot, Boarderline, All Star Sporting Goods, Angry Penn\u00e9, Kiara\u2019s Gift Shop, 670 Rocksteady, D&Q Saipan Co., Ltd., Golds Gym Saipan, Ina\u2019s Kitchen, IT&E, Marianas Pacific Distribution, McDonald\u2019s Saipan and Gyam, Pacific Island Club Saipan, S.T.A.R. Marianas, Saipan Ice & Water Co., T-Bar, Saipan World Resort, Pizza Hut, and more.<\/p>\n

The CCA team extends its sincere gratitude to all attendees and advocates for their invaluable support in making the event a success. They encourage all women to prioritize their health by being Breast Aware. For information on eligibility requirements for a free health check-up, contact the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program at (670) 236-8711. Early awareness significantly reduces the risk of later-stage breast cancer diagnosis. (PR)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Commonwealth Cancer Association\u2019s \u201cHakuna-My-Tatas Zumbathon\u201d last Oct. 12 at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium raised over $5,000 and attracted a total of 175 participants.<\/p>\n

-CCA
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