Bringing Holiday Cheer to LBJ Hospital

December 15, 2023 - Rotary Club of Pago Pago made their way through the wards at LBJ Tropical Medical Center this week, leaving a trail of tinsel and wrapping paper in their wake.

The Rotary Club's Happy Holiday Squad, consisting of six Rotarians and their children, visited the Maternity Ward, Pediatric Ward and Medical Ward for Christmas caroling and gift giving.

Alava & Joey sing for a newborn baby girl.

The gifts were provided by the Interact Clubs of American Samoa and included donated books, crayons, puzzles, footballs and other toys for children. Rotary Club President (Queen) Cherith Soliai, Danielle King, McCann Utu and Leilani Tuahomeloa-Tilo distributed the presents along with Christmas greetings and good cheer.

The music was provided by the Cummings family featuring Pacific Horizons School Interact student Tia Cummings and Alava Beth Cummings. The nursing staff at each of the wards were also presented with fresh-baked lemon blueberry cakes from Faafua Cummings.