Molina Healthcare of Washington Donates $5,000 in Support of Volleyball Tournament for Underserved Youth
Media Contact: Rhonda Frazier, Rhonda.Frazier@MolinaHealthCare.Com, (562) 980-3849
VANCOUVER, Wash., Dec. 5, 2024 – Molina Healthcare of Washington (“Molina”) recently presented $5,000 to Sakura 39ers Youth Association to help fund a Chuukese community volleyball tournament for underserved adolescents.
The grant helped to eliminate a shortfall in funds needed for equipment and facility rental fees. The Sakura 39ers hosted the event, which brought together Chuukese youth from across the country, as well as participants from Guam and Chuuk.
“This generous donation from Molina helped bridge a gap, enabling us to host an event that celebrated sportsmanship, competition, and the Chuukese culture for these amazing youth,” said Dania Rescue Otto, executive director of Sakura 39ers Youth Association.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of these athletes and bring Chuuk youth together from around the world to share their common interest in a sport they all enjoy,” said Dr. Jay Fathi, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Washington.
About Molina Healthcare of Washington
Molina Healthcare of Washington, Inc. provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Washington. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces. For more information about Molina Healthcare of Washington, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.
About Sakura 39ers Youth Association
Sakura 39ers Youth Association offers a wide range of educational programs for Chuukese youth of all ages, including sports, language, and college prep classes, as well as cultural workshops. We believe that by continuously sharing our knowledge and skills, we can lift each other up and prosper. Our mission is to break the language, educational, and cultural barriers for our Chuukese community to help current and future generations thrive in the city of Vancouver, Washington.
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