Guam News - Community Events

The two local charities were chosen as the beneficiaries of this year's 2nd Annual Pancakes for Charities event held at the Sheraton Laguna on March 25.

The check presentation was held at the Personal Finance Center’s Tamuning Office.

[Frank Camacho, executive vice president/operations manager of Personal Finance Center (third from the right), presents a check for $6,160.00 to Make-A-Wish Foundation and then presented a check in the same amount to Cantate.Also present were: L0R: Mike Naholowaa, board member Make-A-Wish; Eric Tydingco, board member, Make-A-Wish; Joyce Crisostomo, board chair, Make-A-Wish; Victor Camacho, executive director, Make-A-Wish; Frank Camacho; Shawn Wegner, executive director, Cantate; and Nelson Pegarido, executive vice president/chief financial officer, Personal Finance Center.]

About Pancakes for Charity
Pancakes for Charity was held on Sunday, March 25, 8:00 a.m. to noon, at the Sheraton Laguna Resort poolside square. Pancakes for Charity benefited Make-A-Wish Guam Chapter and the Cantate Community Chorus.

About Make-A-Wish Guam Chapter
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 41 minutes, and its goal is to make sure each of these wish kids experiences the happiness that will brightened their lives.  Though we’re the world’s largest wish-granting organization, we always remember how our work impacts every single wish kid.

About Cantate Community Chorus
Cantate’s mission is to serve the community of Guam by providing opportunities for high quality music and education.  Cantate, which means “to sing” in Italian, was founded in 1999 by Dr. Lisa Lutter, during her tenure as visiting professor at the University of Guam.  Wanting to afford singing opportunities to the island population at large, the non-profit organization Hu Na’e Hao Kanta  was incorporated in 2004 and the Cantate Community Chorus was formed as a project of the organization. The only prerequisite to becoming a member of the Cantate Community chorus is a "love for singing."

About Personal Finance Center
Personal Finance Center is a local finance company serving our community for more than 36 years. From its humble beginnings in 1976, PFC has grown to be Guam's largest finance company with services that include investment, insurance brokerage, consumer and commercial financing. PFC is committed to give back to our community and supports many charities that help to improve the quality of life for our island residents.  For more information: www.pfcguam.com or www.facebook.com/personalfinancecenter.