ACE Angels Fundraiser

ACE Angels Fundraiser

Cancer patient stipend recipients are greeted by Neils ACE Home Center store Manager Nadine Solofa-Taufa’asau and staff as they receive their $500 check from funds raised during the ACE Angels Fundraiser. Mr. Shute Savusa shares with ASCCC that his son, Frank...
Survivor Story: Eileen Mapu

Survivor Story: Eileen Mapu

Eileen Mapu has been battling with breast cancer over a year. Regardless of her health condition, Eileen remains committed in serving our community as a nurse at the LBJ ER. She puts in long hours in dealing with patient illnesses some of trauma or life-threatening...
Survivor Story: Ana Auvaa Brown

Survivor Story: Ana Auvaa Brown

It’s a challenge for many of our loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer while living in American Samoa. Off-island referral and family assistance is a great need for our cancer patients because of the very limited medical treatment available on island....
Survivor Story: Tiaina Maninoa

Survivor Story: Tiaina Maninoa

A visit to the ER for cold symptoms turned out to be a serious case of pneumonia and an admission into the Medical Ward. Days later, 58 year old, Mr. Tiaina Maninoa was diagnosed with metastatic cancer to the lungs and bones. What the family thought to be a few days...
Survivor Story: Fualelea Fala

Survivor Story: Fualelea Fala

Mrs. Fualelea Fala’s recent doctor’s visit changed her plans for the holidays. Because chemotherapy and radiation is recommended, Mrs. Fala graciously accepts the $500 stipend to pay for C.I. and plane fare off-island where her daughters will be assisting...