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PRESS RELEASE – Every year on Guam, an average of 316 people were told by their doctor they had cancer, and 144 died. That’s one person dying from cancer every 2 to 3 days here in our island*. In an effort to address this issue, Guam Cancer Care launched its “JOIN THE FIGHT” pledge to gain support from the community in the fight against cancer on Guam.
“Based on new patients applying for our services, we are noticing that residents are being diagnosed at the later stages of cancer, where survivability rates are lower. The ‘JOIN THE FIGHT’ pledge is a way for us to raise cancer awareness in our community and educate our members about screening guidelines and prevention efforts,” says Terry Cuabo, Guam Cancer Care Executive Director.
“As a family owned enterprise, Triple J has been committed to serving the island for almost three decades, and has remained focused on the needs of our island communities. Our family, like most families here in Guam, has been affected by cancer. Not only are we committed to Guam Cancer Care’s “JOIN THE FIGHT” pledge, we are pleased to name them as the beneficiary of this year’s Triple J 5K Fun Run.
Our annual run is for families to celebrate health and life. It also allows us to come together as a community and support local non-profit organizations such as Guam Cancer Care,” says Mr. Robert Jones, chairman and CEO of Triple J Enterprises.
Jeff Jones, President of Triple J Enterprises went on to say, “We know the runners who come out each year to support our run want to be happy, healthy and make a difference. Through this partnership with Guam Cancer Care, we’re able to offer them exactly what they want: a way to engage with our local community and make an impact long after they cross the finish line”.

A sample bag of the colored powder was shown which will be tossed at the 5k event in compliance with the “These Colors Run.” (GSPN photo)
This year’s run is themed “These Colors Run” to signify the different cancer awareness colors. This will be the island’s first ever “run of colors” event, which is a growing rave nationwide. Stressing happiness over competition, with paint-blasting stations along the race route.
Organizers are encouraging participants to wear white, ensuring the paint-splattered clothing they wear home are the trophies! The colored “Holi” powder is colored cornstarch and is biodegradable, and will not permanently stain any surface.
The 8th Annual Triple J 5K Family Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, November 16, at the Triple J Auto Group Main Location in Upper Tumon (in front of Kmart). Showtime is 5:15am and start time is 6am. Registration is now open at Hornet Sporting Goods, Triple J Upper Tumon and Triple J in Tamuning. Race fees are $10 per person, $35 for group of four, and $15 on race day.
For further information, please contact Chalorna Lauron, Marketing & Program Coordinator, at 687-5572, email at [email protected] or Karina Quito, Public Outreach Coordinator, at 727-1475, email at [email protected].
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GPS Sports Calendar
October 2023
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for September
30th
Events for October
2nd
ISA H.S CROSS COUNTRY
IIAAG M.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for October
3rd
IIAAG GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG M.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for October
3rd
Events for October
5th
ISA H.S CROSS COUNTRY
ISA M.S. CROSS COUNTRY
IIAAG M.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL
ISA H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Events for October
6th
IIAAG H.S. CROSS COUNTRY
IIAAG GIRLS VOLLEYBALL QUARTERFINALS
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Events for October
7th
ISA H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Events for October
7th
Events for October
9th
ISA H.S CROSS COUNTRY ALL-ISLAND
IIAAG M.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
ISA M.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL SEMIFINALS
Events for October
12th
ISA M.S. CROSS COUNTRY ALL-ISLAND MEET
ISA H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG M.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL FINALS
Events for October
13th
IIAAG H.S. CROSS COUNTRY ALL-ISLAND MEET
IIAAG GIRLS VOLLEYBALL FINALS
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
BRAWL 3
Events for October
14th
ISA H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Events for October
14th
Events for October
15th
Events for October
17th
MEN’S SOCCER: GUAM V SINGAPORE
ISA H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Events for October
17th
Events for October
20th
IIAAG GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ALL-ISLAND MEETING
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Events for October
21st
ISA H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Events for October
21st
Events for October
22nd
Events for October
24th
Events for October
28th
ISA H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Events for October
29th
I MAS METGOT COMPETITION (GUAM’S STRONGEST MAN & WOMAN)
Events for October
29th

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MMA/Boxing
BRAWL 3 TO PACK A PUNCH WITH LOADED CARD
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