Governor Oliver receives MAD Moms donations to the Pohnpei State Hospital Pediatric and Maternity Ward

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

1. Amytz Tom
2. Anna Pelep
3. Ashley Leigh ($665.00)- Cheeney Ludwig, Snowii’s, Velisa/Derick Dainard, Cardi Joel, Alice Etse, Anonymous (4) Brandon Tarra, Nixon Higgins, Janet Gompers
4. Belinda Bel
5. Benny Henry ($40.00)- Joan Ching
6. Brigeen Lawrence ($100.00)- Maiti Kepinle
7. Celine Oliver- ($156.00)- Estelle Oliver, Pakalolo, Kuaine, Estein Oliver
8. Charlene Abraham-
9. Cheeny Ludwig- Different cause/(sponsor)
10. Chris M Lebehn ($140.00)- Leilani Welly Biza, Dipwin Lih
11. Cutelynn Eliou ($339.00)- Senator Herolyn Movick, Lovana Edward, Eugene Joshua, Melynda Irons, Rusen Eliou, Wetsin Pelep, Ryan Eliou, Stephanie E. Eliou
12. Dwaila Falcam-
13. 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
14. Else Rout and Team Young and the Breathless- ($39.00)- Brandon Tarra
15. Ensyleen Johnson
16. Erlyn Pelep
17. Eutynijo Panuelo ($239.00) Maria Welch and Jordan Panuelo
18. Ez Mar
19. Flynn Boss ($40.00)- Rainbow Zumba
20. Glenn Primoo (45.00)- Self Sponsored
21. Irene Primo Yamada- ($39.00) -Char Neth
22. Ivy Mariano- ($39.00)- Maria Mauricio
23. Vengelynn Andon Amusten ($39.00)- Maria Mauricio
24. Janelle Anson ($277.00)- Pelihda Anson, Sammy Moses, Clancy, Brad Philip, Wefonne, Kamile, Brandon Tarra
25. Joan Ching- ($90.00) -Benny Henry, Self-Sponsored
26. Joice Henry Peter ($219.00)- Char Neth, Dr. Santiago, Anonymous
27. Jo Lynne Gallen ($231.00)- William Kostka, Niqui Peterson, Aline Hankey, Natalie Nimmer, Winfred Mudong, Santiago Joab, Jr.
28. Jovee Philip-
29. Julyn Shoniber Perman
30. Kaping Hinga
31. Korihna Carius
32. Lane Zhu Julein w/Different cause
33. Lane Jano
34. Lapake Oalipip Lioanoai- ($50.00) Self-Sponsored
35. Lynn Lohn
36. Lynn Martin- ($80.00) Melora Albert, Dae Marie David, Mark David
37. Maiti Kepinle-
38. Maria Mauricio- ($122.00) Self-Sponsored Welensin and Leilane
39. Marmelyn Panuelo ($44.00) Kyle Panuelo
40. Marsy Maruame
41. @McClain Gilmete ($100.00) Jared Morris & Tracy Ardos
42. Mer-Jer Wendolin
43. Melissa Ponens Wendolin-
44. Melynda D Irons – ($129.25) Kyle Panuelo, Cindy David Iriarte, Jocy Anson Ehsa
45. Merly Leopold- ($39.00) Self-Sponsored
46. Mihla Mak
47. Bexley Mei Mihne Pretrick- ($50.00) Glen Primo
48. Minerva Milane Stephen Pablo- ($78.00) Dorothy Stephen and Celine Oliver
49. Nanmadol Pohnpei- ($280.00) Joan Ching, Robert Weilbacher Jr., Troy Weilbacher, AAliya Weilbacher, Uni Yamase Lawrence, Sue
50. Napo Donre
51. Pauline E. Panuelo- ($100.00 & 100cups in-kind donation by FSM Bank) Leon Panuelo, Jr., Eula Panuelo
52. Pearl Habuchmai Olter-Pelep
53. Pedra Panuelo Archer – (150.00) Self-Sponsored
54. Pelihda David-
55. Roslinda Harris
56. Ryan Edgar
57. Sandra Anson- ($39.00) Kyle Panuelo
58. Santos Cantero
59. Serlihda Soukon-
60. Suhle Weilbacher
61. Tamara Greenstone-Alefaio
62. Tarz N Lilly- ($500.00)
63. Tindia Gisell
64. Thelma P. Higgins – ($50.00) Fiona Isotoff
65. Tracen Agrippa Olter Kemelios
66. Huston Jim Verna- ($89.00) – Char Neth, Self-Sponsored
67. Yolanda Yamada Nanpei- ($80.00)- Lynn Lel Yamada, Yoriko Nanpei
68. Yolina Yamada Irons- ($80.00) Lynn Lel Yamada, Anonymous
69. Yukleen Yoma
70. 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

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