The Commonwealth Cancer Association recently received major donations from two families.  In December 2011 the family of the late Gerard Sablan donated $1500.00 as well as a bedside commode.  In January 2012, another family, who wished to remain anonymous, donated a hospital bed, a wheelchair, and bedside commode to CCA.

Many thanks to these families for their generous contributions, which will go a long way toward helping CCA continue in its efforts to provide support services for residents battling cancer.  In 2011 CCA served more than 60 people with cancer in the CNMI - a 50% increase compared to 2010.  Our services include financial assistance for medical, nutritional, and therapeutic supplies; lending of medical equipment free of charge; monthly support meetings for survivors of cancer and their caregivers; and information/referrals to other programs.

CCA is a community-based nonprofit organization that advocates for a cancer-free CNMI through public education about cancer risk reduction and early detection, and provides support to cancer patients, survivors, and their families through community partnerships and programs.

For more information about CCA, call 682-0050 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .