Typhoon Mawar - Guam Disaster Relief

We are a group of medical students from Guam raising money for Typhoon Relief for our island community.

Guam, a gem nestled in the western Pacific Ocean, holds immense significance both historically and culturally. Known as "Where America's Day Begins," this stunning island community is a melting pot of Chamorro traditions and Western influences. With a rich history spanning centuries, Guam has captivated visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and lush tropical rainforests. However, the recent devastation caused by Typhoon Mawar calls for our urgent attention and support to help Guam recover and rebuild from this natural disaster.

As you may be aware, Typhoon Mawar heavily impacted the U.S. territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) with intense winds, flooding rain, and a life-threatening storm surge Wednesday evening (May 24, 2023). Most of Guam is without power after sustained winds of 140 mph whipped across the islands. Electricity, water, gas, and communications (including internet services) may continue to be unavailable for weeks and perhaps months. Moreover, the only public hospital on the island (Guam Memorial Hospital) also sustained major damage with severe leaks, flooding, walls collapsing, and loss of the kitchen due to an electrical fire. President Biden declared that a major disaster exists on the island of Guam ordering Federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts. The White House Response

In light of the devastating effects of the typhoon, we are seeking your support to help aid the recovery and rebuilding efforts of our island home.

All funds raised will directly support local and national charities to obtain vital supplies for those most vulnerable in the community.

We will be working with, and helping to fund, the following organizations:

-American Red Cross: Typhoon Mawar - Red Cross Donation Link

-Micronesian Climate Change Alliance - https://mccalliance.org/

-Salvation Army Disaster Relief Fund - https://guam.salvationarmy.org/guam/

-Funds will also be used to purchase and deliver supplies to Guamanians displaced.

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Kai Akimoto, MS2 University of Minnesota School of Medicine

Ariana Barreau, MS4 Carle Illinois College of Medicine UIUC

Eduardo Biala Jr., MS3 John A. Burns School of Medicine UH-Manoa

Kristina Folta, MS3 University of Washington School of Medicine

CJ Hattori, MS1 University of California San Diego

Tiffie Keung, MS4 Michigan State University College of Medicine

Eric Pineda, MS4 Tulane University School of Medicine

Paul Tominez, MS3 University of California San Francisco

Jia Jia Zhang, MS3 Harvard Medical School