January 19, 2023

On Friday, January 13, 2023, Governor Oliver welcomed the Mile A Day (MAD) Moms to the Governor’s Office for a turnover of donated items to the Pohnpei State Hospital pediatric and maternity wards.  Senator Brian Etscheit, Chairman of the Health Committee at the Pohnpei State Legislature was also present at the turnover, along with Senator Jayson Walter, Chief of Hospital Administration Mrs. Merihter Elias Etse, and Chief of Hospital Supply Mr. Salter Etse Jr.   Mrs. Sophia Pretrick represented the MAD Moms and delivered remarks during the turnover.  She shared the history of the MAD Moms group and a recent challenge called the RUNSTREAK challenge that garnered $7,582.25 in donations from sponsors.  These donations were used to purchase items that were then donated to the Pediatric and Maternity wards.  Mrs. Pretrick shared details of their RUNSTREAK challenge that started in November and ran for 39 days ending in December, covering the most tempting and busy times of the year.  The challenge was to walk a mile a day for 39 days and have sponsors pay $1 a day or more.  Mrs. Pretrick reminded everyone that one action can cause a ripple effect, and each of the participants of the RUNSTREAK challenge took action every day.   Governor Oliver expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude to the MAD Moms for their generous donations.  He praised their initiative to not only stay healthy during the holidays but also turn their efforts into something that benefits others.  Their donations not only included items for patients on the pediatric and maternity ward but also wheelchairs, thermoscans, and stethoscopes for healthcare providers.  Senator Brian Etscheit also delivered remarks to express his deep appreciation and gratitude.  He likened their efforts to the “butterfly effect” where one action affects many others.   Dr. Nora Liwy, Chief of the Medical Services Division at the Pohnpei State Hospital, also thanked the MAD Moms for their donations on behalf of the patients and staff of the hospital.  Dr. Liwy noted that the donations are exactly what mothers and newborns need in the pediatric and maternity wards.  On behalf of the Director of the Department of Health Services, Chief of Hospital Administration, Merihter Elias Etse, extended sincere gratitude to the MAD Moms for their generous donations.   Congratulations and thank you to the following participants and sponsors:   #FSMRunStreak22- Participants and SPONSORS: Kalangan LAP Amytz Tom Anna Pelep Ashley Leigh ($665.00)- Cheeney Ludwig, Snowii’s, Velisa/Derick Dainard, Cardi Joel, Alice Etse, Anonymous (4) Brandon Tarra, Nixon Higgins, Janet Gompers Belinda Bel Benny Henry ($40.00)- Joan Ching Brigeen Lawrence ($100.00)- Maiti Kepinle Celine Oliver- ($156.00)- Estelle Oliver, Pakalolo, Kuaine, Estein Oliver Charlene Abraham- Cheeny Ludwig- Different cause/(sponsor) Chris M Lebehn ($140.00)- Leilani Welly Biza, Dipwin Lih Cutelynn Eliou ($339.00)- Senator Herolyn Movick, Lovana Edward, Eugene Joshua, Melynda Irons, Rusen Eliou, Wetsin Pelep, Ryan Eliou, Stephanie E. Eliou Dwaila Falcam- Ehsa Jocy Anson- ($557.00)- Serlinda Soukon, Lorlain Oliver, Eileen Luda, Alvin, Keiki Nanpei, Myree Daniel Ehsa, Pedrus Ehsa Jr. Ricky, Corner Treats Clean Ice Cube, Corner Treat Retail, Rose, Dr, Nora Liwy, Junsuh Ehsa Else Rout and Team Young and the Breathless- ($39.00)- Brandon Tarra Ensyleen Johnson Erlyn Pelep Eutynijo Panuelo ($239.00) Maria Welch and Jordan Panuelo Ez Mar Flynn Boss ($40.00)- Rainbow Zumba Glenn Primoo (45.00)- Self Sponsored Irene Primo Yamada- ($39.00) -Char Neth Ivy Mariano- ($39.00)- Maria Mauricio Vengelynn Andon Amusten ($39.00)- Maria Mauricio Janelle Anson ($277.00)- Pelihda Anson, Sammy Moses, Clancy, Brad Philip, Wefonne, Kamile, Brandon Tarra Joan Ching- ($90.00) -Benny Henry, Self-Sponsored Joice Henry Peter ($219.00)- Char Neth, Dr. Santiago, Anonymous Jo Lynne Gallen ($231.00)- William Kostka, Niqui Peterson, Aline Hankey, Natalie Nimmer, Winfred Mudong, Santiago Joab, Jr. Jovee Philip- Julyn Shoniber Perman Kaping Hinga Korihna Carius Lane Zhu Julein w/Different cause Lane Jano Lapake Oalipip Lioanoai- ($50.00) Self-Sponsored Lynn Lohn Lynn Martin- ($80.00) Melora Albert, Dae Marie David, Mark David Maiti Kepinle- Maria Mauricio- ($122.00) Self-Sponsored Welensin and Leilane Marmelyn Panuelo ($44.00) Kyle Panuelo Marsy Maruame @McClain Gilmete ($100.00) Jared Morris & Tracy Ardos Mer-Jer Wendolin Melissa Ponens Wendolin- Melynda D Irons – ($129.25) Kyle Panuelo, Cindy David Iriarte, Jocy Anson Ehsa Merly Leopold- ($39.00) Self-Sponsored Mihla Mak Bexley Mei Mihne Pretrick- ($50.00) Glen Primo Minerva Milane Stephen Pablo- ($78.00) Dorothy Stephen and Celine Oliver Nanmadol Pohnpei- ($280.00) Joan Ching, Robert Weilbacher Jr., Troy Weilbacher, AAliya Weilbacher, Uni Yamase Lawrence, Sue Napo Donre Pauline E. Panuelo- ($100.00 & 100cups in-kind donation by FSM Bank) Leon Panuelo, Jr., Eula Panuelo Pearl Habuchmai Olter-Pelep Pedra Panuelo Archer – (150.00) Self-Sponsored Pelihda David- Roslinda Harris Ryan Edgar Sandra Anson- ($39.00) Kyle Panuelo Santos Cantero Serlihda Soukon- Suhle Weilbacher Tamara Greenstone-Alefaio Tarz N Lilly- ($500.00) Tindia Gisell Thelma P. Higgins – ($50.00) Fiona Isotoff Tracen Agrippa Olter Kemelios Huston Jim Verna- ($89.00) – Char Neth, Self-Sponsored Yolanda Yamada Nanpei- ($80.00)- Lynn Lel Yamada, Yoriko Nanpei Yolina Yamada Irons- ($80.00) Lynn Lel Yamada, Anonymous Yukleen Yoma Yuleen Nanpei Perman- ($2,228.00) Snowii’s, Cheeny Ludwig, Kyle Panuelo, Stephanie Ritland, William Kostka, Seni Hainrick, Shanty Sigrah Asher, Joella Joab-Olkeriil, the Baby Shop, Fiona Isotoff, Tamara Greenstone-Alefaio, Juleen Kai Kanai, Ikaika Isotoff, Phylicia Isotoff, Chelle Kamber, Quincy Perman aka Keanu Reeves, Casmira Mix, June Neth, Tish Abe, Lorrain William, Troy Travis Pelep, Eddie Musrasrik, Chelsea Rion, Jared Morris, Greg Reffner, Napo Donre, Maria Welch, Gustin Kohler, Rospein Marcella Peterson #sponsporsupdate #pediatricward #CharityMiles