With the success of last Saturday\u2019s Micronesian Games Supporters Club 5K Run\/walk\/Crawl, the Micronesian Games Organizing Committee might hold another similar fundraiser on May.<\/p>\n
This according to publicity committee chair Bob Coldeen, who said during an interview yesterday that he will introduce the idea to the MGOC during its meeting this evening.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of people enjoyed it so much that they asked for another one,\u201d Coldeen said. \u201cI\u2019m going to bring this up on this meeting tomorrow [Tuesday], but I hope we have more of the athletes who are going to be playing in this Games. They can run or walk. We\u2019ll do another one in May and hopefully get more athletes to show up, but I\u2019m happy with the turnout\u2026$840 is significant.\u201d<\/p>\n
A total of 77 individuals participated in the fundraiser, and despite not taking part of the 5K event, several others were just interested in supporting the Games by purchasing T-shirts, brining the total number to 84.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot people were buying shirts and didn\u2019t run, but they wanted to sign up any way so I\u2019m up to 84,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Coldeen added that although he was pleased with the turnout of the CNMI men\u2019s national basketball team, triathletes, swimmers, and track and field athletes, he hopes to see more athletes who will be participating in the Micro Games come out and take part in the fundraisers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was really encouraging to see men\u2019s basketball, swimmers, and triathletes, but at the same point I was kind of disappointed that there were no baseball players, no softball players\u2026some of the athletes I wished would\u2019ve come out,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was good exercise, it was in the morning, it was a beautiful day. I wish more athletes would come out and support\u2026the Games is for them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Coldeen added that the fundraisers serve as an opportunity for individuals to extend their support to the Games.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are some businesses that are contributing a lot, but not everybody can afford to give a lot of money, so this was a chance for individuals who don\u2019t have a lot of money but would like to support the Games, this was an opportunity for them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The longtime sports enthusiast also expressed his positive reactions to the many youths that participated in the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was also encouraged by the number of little kids who showed up and these Games are also for the youth\u2026it gives them goals and something to look forward to. It\u2019s something to encourage healthy living and healthy lifestyle and for these reasons, that\u2019s why I think a 5K is very appropriate, and I just like to see so many of the young people turn out.\u201d<\/p>\n
The course for the event was designed to keep participants within the park.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of this fun runs were on the road and very competitive. This one was designed to go through the Park, around the Bell Tower, around the flags, next to the river. It was inside the park and a unique course. Most of it was in the shade so it was scenic\u2026next to the boats, next to the beach, going next to the creak, so it was scenic route.\u201d<\/p>\n
Coldeen added that the course resulted in slow times turned in by participants. However, he stressed that the main goal was showing support.<\/p>\n
\u201cTimes were slower of course because it wasn\u2019t on a track or on a road, so times are going to be slower but that wasn\u2019t the point. The point was to go out and help the Micro Games and at the same time help yourself,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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