Pictured here (from left) are more stipend recipients for 2015: Corady Tufono who accepted a stipend on behalf of her mother Fuesaina Talauega; Jonathan Nunu on behalf of his father Iosefatu Nunu; Ramona on behalf of her sister Maria Nive Reed, and Iakopo Tupua. (Not pictured is Suisui Futi)

Also pictured —in their white coats— are the LBJ Social Workers who refer 90% of the stipend recipients to the Cancer Coalition for help: Jucy Muasau, Pamata Aoelua, Lesley Penitusi and Sophia Faalevao.

According to Luana Scanlan of the Cancer Coalition, “Without the partnership of these caring, diligent ladies, the Coalition would not be as effective in its outreach to our patients. Partnership is key in resolving our island’s greatest problems.”

Coalition partners include Neil's ACE Home Center, LBJ Social Workers, the Galea'i Foundation, the cancer survivors themselves — and the donors throughout the community, who work together to ensure that our people receive help in their hour of need.

The American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition sends out a heartfelt: “Thank you American Samoa!” for the alofa which is always shown in great abundance.