To'oa Krisin (seated) Founder and President THORN Ministries, USA/ Samoa
Papaliitele Carol Ah Chong Standing (Executive Director of Operations Samoa) 
The Samoalive personality this week is a dynamic person who has touched the hearts of many Samoans in her charity work with her colleague and friend Papaliitele Carol Ah Chong.
To'oa Kristin Taylor Founder of THORN Ministries is a mother of 13 children, 9 thru adoption President of Landsong Inc,
Christian recording company President of THORN Ministries, Inc. ~ a charitable
institution, approved by the State to serve the needs of the poor of Samoa and
the Homeless. This foundation teaches works of mercy by hands on, grass roots
street ministry in both the States and Samoa. Received Royal Title by the Head
of State of Samoa, Oct 2, 1998 THORN Ministries receives official blessing by
Cardinal Pio Oct 4, 1998 Focus in Samoa To reach out to those in most critical
need To date: 900 wheelchairs have been gifted to the disabled Samoan Community
3 million US worth of medical supplies have been distributed throughout the
hospitals and substations 3 children have been brought to the states for medical
treatment 1 child has been place for adoption to an American Couple On going
Financial support to benefit local disabled children's programs Loto Taumafaii,
PREB and Fiamalamalama Cardiac Care Scout mission proves favorable... Proposal
for permanent cardiac care center to be in place in Apia's National Hospital to
go before Cabinet. THORN's assistance is focused on all Samoans.
To'oa has told Samoalive the following:
" We seek to help the most needy and in doing so bless God. We hope to expand our efforts to serve the needy preschools, critical children in need of surgical intervention, continue to look into ways to provide services and assistance for the multiple amputees in Samoa. We will continue to serve the wandering homeless of Samoa and seek to encourage involvement in all aspects of the outreach with all faith communities of Samoa. There is tremendous need in Samoa. If you walk through the villages, meet the disabled, talk to the elders and see their plight, if you love Samoa... you will find it very difficult to ignore. My dear Samoan father, Head of State, Malietoa... has asked that I 'not forget the people of Samoa'. I promised to devote my life to carrying out his wishes for the needy of Samoa. "
"As To'oa... I feel so honored and blessed to be entrusted with such a title and take this honor very seriously. Although to many... this was seen as inappropriate... I believe in my heart it was ordained of God and so I accepted with sincere thanks."
Samoalive
wishes To'oa Kristin Taylor all the best with the charity work of her ministry.
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