Inspire Magazine - 2022 Annual Report

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Pali Momi Medical Center staff enjoy playing with bubbles.

During the EGC, employees were reminded that “inspiration often bubbles up from unexpected places.”

The generosity of HPH employees supports several key programs and services, including: • P ali Momi’s ’Ohana Fund and Wilcox Medical Center’s Mālama Fund, which provide medication, medical equipment, transportation and more for patients in financial need.

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Inspired Giving “THE STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE OF THE PATIENTS.” “THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE IN THE COMMUNITY.” “MY AMAZING CO-WORKERS.” Those were some of the things Hawai’i Pacific Health employees said inspired them to give to the 2022 Employee Giving Campaign (EGC). The campaign theme was "Find Your Inspiration.” Employees were certainly motivated to give, raising $1,001,116 during the month of September. It was the sixth consecutive year in which the EGC raised more than $1 million.

More than 4,000 HPH employees contributed to the campaign. More than 70

fundraising events across HPH facilities — ranging from bake sales to a pet pageant show — helped raise money.

Many donations carried a personal meaning. Some gave in gratitude of colleagues who took care of them or their family members. Others were thankful to HPH for nurturing their professional careers.

“Pali Momi has helped me grow as a nurse,” said Crystal Hart, a registered nurse at Pali Momi Medical Center’s Emergency Department. “They picked me up as a new grad and trained me. Giving to the Employee Giving Campaign is me giving back to HPH.”

• C hild Life, Chaplaincy and Teen Resiliency programs at Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children, which support the emotional and social needs of young patients and their families.

• E mergency Department funds at Straub and Pali Momi medical centers.

• K api’olani Children’s Miracle Network, which provides support for patient care, specialized medical equipment, emergency transport and other resources for children in Hawai’i.

“We’re always extremely proud and humbled by our employees’ passion for contributing during this campaign,” said Art Gladstone, HPH executive vice president and chief strategy officer.

“Their generosity extends far beyond their daily commitment to providing the best medical care for patients.

These donations will touch local families on an even broader scale as we continue our mission to create a healthier Hawai’i.”

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

Dear Hawai‘i Pacific Health Supporter, OUR MISSION AT HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH IS TO CREATE A HEALTHIER HAWAI‘I. To truly achieve this goal, we need to address the health needs of our patients and community both within and outside the walls of our medical centers and clinics.

In recent issues of Inspire, you’ve read about how our team of more than 7,000 employees has been working toward this goal. The progress we’ve made is due in large part to your generosity and support, and we are truly grateful.

In this issue, you’ll learn more about one of the many programs we have established in collaboration with the Hawai’i Department of Education (DOE), which is the Clinical Education for Teens program.

Our partnership with the DOE is one that has continued to grow over the years, and one that I’m very proud of. Through this partnership, we are creating workforce development programs that provide DOE students with unique educational opportunities and preparation for future careers that provide livable wages and address critical workforce needs for our community.

While we continue to expand our community partnerships, providing care within our medical centers and clinics will always be at the core of what we do. Your generous donations help us provide highquality, specialized care for our patients, as well as establish new programs and services to meet our patients’ needs, so they can get the care they need right here at home.

For example, the new Pediatric Heart Center at Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children will allow children born with heart defects or those who need complex heart procedures to stay here in Hawai’i for those procedures, rather than traveling to the mainland. At Wilcox Medical Center, a new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now available to provide Kaua’i residents with access to the latest imaging technology.

At Pali Momi Medical Center and Straub Medical Center, two programs celebrated milestone anniversaries this past year. The Dr. James T. Kakuda Cancer Center at Pali Momi marked its fifth anniversary, and the Straub Burn Unit commemorated 40 years as Hawai’i’s first and only burn unit providing lifesaving care for patients in Hawai’i and the Pacific region.

Your generous support of these efforts, programs and services provides inspiration to our team and allows our care providers to focus on what they do best — caring for our patients and the community.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Ray Vara President & CEO Hawai’i Pacific Health

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Contents FALL 202 3 O N THE COVER: Mae Dorado, HPH community allied health educator; Roy Naira, medical assistant; Shaylynn Kiyota, medical assistant and Medical Assistant Program instructor; and Carl Hinson, HPH director of workforce development, are some of the faces of Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s groundbreaking Clinical Education for Teens program. Read more about how it’s changing the future of Hawai‘i’s health care workforce on page 6.

MPLOYEE GIVING 2 ECAMPAIGN Employees give back in big ways. message from Ray Vara, Hawai‘i 3 APacific Health president & CEO. A message from Dawn M. Dunbar, 5 HPH senior vice president of Philanthropy.

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ALI MOMI FOUNDATION P Hawai’i high school students train to take care of their communities, and a milestone celebration for comprehensive cancer care.

Five Hawai’i Pacific Health physicians were featured in MidWeek for Doctors’ Day in March. FROM LEFT: Dr. Ian Okazaki, Straub oncologist; Dr. Kelly Yamasato, Kapi’olani OB-GYN; Dr. Russell Woo, Kapi’olani pediatric surgeon; Dr. Anne Dempsey, Wilcox internal medicine physician; Dr. Mark Grief, Pali Momi surgeon.

ILC OX HE ALTH FOUNDATION 10 WState-of-the-art imaging technology provides an efficient, detailed look inside patients’ bodies, and graduates mark the successful start of a new clinical training ground for local youth.

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K API‘OLANI HEALTH FOUNDATION A new program will connect teenagers and their families with mental health resources and support; tiny survivors celebrate a new lifesaving Heart Center; and a trip back in time raises funds for children and women diagnosed with cancer.

TR AUB FOUNDATION 20 SFour decades of specialized, intricate care for burn patients, and big changes along South King Street signal the start of the health care campus of the future.

MIR ACLE NET WORK 24 CHILDREN’S A tiny girl with a big personality is now an inspiring Hawai’i Champion; honoring an all-star CMN supporter; and three innovative and motivated fundraising companies make miracles for Hawai’i keiki.

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MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PHIL ANTHROPY

Aloha, Friends of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, I FEEL INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL WHEN I GO TO WORK EVERY DAY, AS I HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF WORKING ALONGSIDE THOUSANDS OF COMMITTED TEAMMATES AT HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH. Our physicians, nurses, technicians, supply managers, IT, food and environmental services, you name it, contribute varying skills and talents in their critical roles. But we all share a common focus — to care for our patients and our communities.

In this issue of Inspire, we celebrate an impactful program that your gifts helped bring to reality. Across Hawai’i, health care organizations are struggling to fill positions at all levels of skill, education and experience. There are about 2,200 non-physician health care positions unfilled, representing 10% of the workforce in this field. It has been a challenge in Hawai’i for years, which is why in 2018, HPH recognized the opportunity to create our own program to support workforce development.

We partnered with the Hawai’i Department of Education, Waipahu High School, Kapi’olani Community College and many others in the community to launch the very first Medical Assistant

Program for high school students in Hawai’i. Six years later, thanks to generous donors like you, we are proud to see graduates of this unique program from 13 public high schools working in our medical centers and clinics on O’ahu and Kaua’i.

The rewards are a win-win for all. We see it every day through these passionate young adults and their decisions to begin careers dedicated to providing quality patient care. They are a testament to the impact each of us can have when we partner together. That is what inspires us every day. Thank you for your gift and continuing commitment to our community.

With gratitude,

Dawn M. Dunbar Senior Vice President Philanthropy Hawai‘i Pacific Health

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Mae Dorado (left), HPH community allied health educator, with some of the medical assistants she trained when they were high school seniors: Roy Naira (middle) and Shaylynn Kiyota (right).

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In a Class By Themselves In Hawai‘i, hundreds of high school students have spent part of their senior years learning how to care for their communities.

MATH. SCIENCE. ENGLISH. ARTS, BAND OR SPORTS. Those are subjects you’ll usually find on most high school students’ class lists. But more than 450 recent Hawai’i high school seniors added a few other courses to their schedules: including pharmacology, ambulatory care, blood collection and surgical instrument sterilization. And, instead of playing at the beach or hanging out with friends, they spent their weekends helping patients, nurses and physicians in medical clinics in their communities.

Hawai’i Pacific Health’s Clinical Education for Teens program began in 2018 with a single big idea. At that time, HPH was focused on finding a way to help offset a statewide shortage of medical assistants. Local colleges and universities had stopped providing the training. At the same time, more than half of Hawai’i’s public high school seniors were not planning to pursue higher education.

HPH’s workforce development team thought if they could provide local students an easily accessible path into well-paying jobs in health care, they might also be able to bridge the gap. To create this innovative program, they would need the support of many community partners. And they

would need to start from scratch.

“In our first year, there were a lot of ups and downs,” said Mae Dorado, HPH community allied health educator. Dorado was an associate professor of health sciences at Kapi’olani Community College when Carl Hinson, HPH’s director of workforce development, and then-Waipahu High School principal Keith Hayashi told her about the unique program.

She jumped in.

“What made all the difference was finding great partnerships and the key people who believed in the program and found ways to make it work.”

The state Department of Education also signed on. But

Medical assistant students training in clinic.

what especially excited Dorado was the opportunity to train students at a health care facility — something she had not experienced even at the college level.

Waipahu High School and HPH found spaces for the students at the high school and Pali Momi Medical Center. But they needed help. Generous gifts from donors helped fund instructor positions and the medical equipment needed to turn simple classrooms into realistic clinical training grounds. Once the facilities were set, the teenagers were ready to go.

“The high school students are so motivated and ambitious,” Dorado said. “They’re so excited to just have this exposure and the opportunity to get out there and work with others in the clinics.”

It takes more than passion, it takes commitment. Students accepted into the Medical Assistant (MA) Program must complete two semesters of coursework. This includes everything from how to measure vital signs such as blood pressure, to learning how to interview and screen patients, to taking blood samples, performing EKGs and giving injections. In addition, students have to complete 225 hours of externship — this involves working weekends at Straub Medical Center clinics 7

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at Pearlridge and Ka Makana Ali’i.

“It’s their senior year. There are proms, senior lū’au and all of those activities. But it’s so funny, many of them would rather come to Saturday class than to some of their senior events,” Dorado said.

“When they’re excited to come, as instructors, we definitely love to be able to teach them.”

Roy Naira was one of those students.

The son of a nurse, he was planning a career as a pharmacist when he enrolled in the program his senior year at Campbell High School.

“I didn’t know what an MA was before I got into the program,” Naira said. “I had the opportunity to see all the different jobs in health care, especially because the MAs are in contact with so many different people including nurses, doctors, pharmacists and specialists.”

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, Roy took classes at Waipahu High School and Pali Momi. Tuesday and Thursday, he kept up with his regular schoolwork at Campbell.

“It was challenging taking collegelevel classes and learning how to manage our time and schedules,” he said. “Our instructors were amazing, they made sure we didn’t get overwhelmed.”

After he graduated from the program and passed his national certification exam, Roy and a few of his MA Program classmates were immediately hired for HPH’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics across O’ahu.

“It was my first job,” he said. “I improved my bedside manner and conversation skills by getting information about patients‘ allergies and talking with them about the vaccines.”

Roy’s experience helping patients changed his path. Now, he balances work as an MA at the Dr. James T. Kakuda Cancer Center at Pali Momi with classes at Leeward Community 8

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The first cohort of medical assistant students graduated in the spring of 2019.

College as he studies to become a nurse. Roy may have begun a family tradition; his younger brother is in this year’s cohort.

In the six years since the program’s inception, it has grown to encompass classes at two high school campuses.

Eighty-seven students have graduated and earned their certification as MAs, all on their first attempt. Many are now working at HPH including Shaylynn Kiyota, a student from the first cohort, who is now a medical assistant at the Straub Clinic Pearlridge. This year, she also begins a new role as an instructor for the program where she got her start.

The groundbreaking idea also paved the way for additional opportunities for high school seniors. Now, HPH offers training for nurse aides, surgical instrument processing technicians and phlebotomists who all received clinical education thanks to generous donors

from Hawai’i and across the nation.

“At VoLo Foundation, we are committed to making a positive impact for future generations.

We chose to support the Clinical Education for Teens program and Pali Momi Medical Center to help provide medical career opportunities for high school students and at-risk youth,” said Thais Lopez Vogel, who founded VoLo Foundation in 2018 with her husband, David. “This initiative aligns well with our family foundation’s mission. The best part is that it has the potential to change lives and generations through education while improving health.”

In all, 459 students from 15 public high schools have completed specialized training through these programs. With the help of committed community partners, teachers and educators, HPH hopes to prepare even more teens and young adults for a pathway to jobs that allow them to give back to the communities that raised them.

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5 Years of Coordinated Care IN 2017, DR. JAMES T. KAKUDA’S VISION CAME TO LIFE WHEN THE CANCER CENTER AT PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER OPENED ITS DOORS. Central and West O’ahu patients were finally able to receive comprehensive and coordinated cancer care in one location, close to home. Since that day, the Dr. James T. Kakuda Cancer Center has been a place of hope and healing. An intimate celebration was held in 2022 to commemorate the five-year anniversary.

The center has made a significant impact on the community.

In 2021, there were more than 8,700 hematology/oncology and 15,000 infusion appointments. Cancer Center leaders say staff members take their time with each patient to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

“They truly love what they do and try to make it as enjoyable as possible for the people they care for,” said Kristi Sakai, Cancer Center

infusion services manager. “Not only do they coordinate visits so patients can receive services and treatments on the same day, all under one roof, they get to know them on a personal level. Our team takes time to talk story, laugh and even sing with them. Patients become part of our family.”

Generous gifts and donations from the community allow the Cancer Center to provide the highest level of care possible.

Jams World, which is celebrating its own milestone of 60 years in business, contributes proceeds from a special ’Ākala (pink) clothing line toward cancer care at Pali Momi each year.

As someone who loves surfing in Mākaha, Pua Rochlen, Jams World president, feels very committed to supporting the warm and welcoming community. “When the Cancer Center opened at Pali Momi in 2017, Pua was happy to see a specialized center for

Patients, physicians, nurses, staff and Pali Momi leadership commemorated the Dr. James T. Kakuda Cancer Center’s five-year anniversary with an intimate blessing.

West O’ahu communities and he wanted to support the facility year-round,” said Lei Rowan, Jams World retail and marketing director.

“We hope our financial support brings awareness to the Cancer Center.”

In 2021, the Pali Momi Cancer Center was renamed in honor of surgical oncologist Dr. James T. Kakuda, who served as chief medical officer at Pali Momi when it opened. He envisioned a cancer center with a full spectrum of services and access to specialized care for Central and West O’ahu communities.

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Above, FROM LEFT: Wilcox radiology physicians Dr. Martin Engel, Dr. Ramya Srinivasan, Dr. Christopher Orlang and Dr. Allen Johnson, along with lead CT technologist R.C. Schnackenberg.

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Advancing Medicine Through Imaging A new CT scanner allows the Wilcox Medical Center team to detect and monitor conditions ranging from bone fractures to cancer for patients of all ages, including children.

PATIENTS DO THEIR BEST TO DESCRIBE WHAT THEY ARE FEELING WHEN THEY ARE SICK OR IN PAIN. But often, X-rays that show what is going on inside the body are more reliable. State-of-the-art images reveal an organ’s structure and function, which can lead to a path for treatment and healing. That is why the team at Wilcox Medical Center is excited about the addition of the medical center’s newest CT scanner.

Wilcox averages 11,000 CT scans every year. The new CT scanner produces exceptionally clear images that offer far more data in a single scan than ever before.

The sophisticated software is not limited to still images; it can capture a detailed look at functions that involve motion including blood flowing through the brain or a heart beating. If doctors need to look more closely at a specific aspect, the software is capable of reconstructing 3D images of organs even after scanning is completed. That’s because each scan takes a series of X-ray images from different angles, which gives medical teams all the intricate puzzle pieces to discover what they need to know.

“We can tailor each person’s exam to specifically address what your doctor

is looking for,” said Dr. Christopher Orlang, Wilcox’s chief of radiology.

“We’re creating a personalized experience that is more accurate and should reduce the need for secondary tests. It’s advancing medicine.”

The high-quality scans offer so much structural insight that the images can help detect and monitor diseases and conditions, including cancer and heart disease, and diagnose muscle and bone disorders, such as fractures and bone tumors.

Better yet, the findings can be produced very quickly.

“This new CT scanner at Wilcox can complete most scans in a few minutes, some in less than a minute, and provide detailed results,” Dr. Orlang said. “The same disease doesn’t always appear the same way in every person. I think this CT will improve the patient experience.”

This new technology will provide more information and allow Wilcox to enhance care for patients of all ages and sizes, from young children who require a lower radiation dose scan to bariatric patients who may need a wider range of imaging.

The goal of acquiring the latest fast and efficient imaging at Kaua’i’s

only Level III Trauma Center drew overwhelming support from the community. Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, and The William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation were the lead donors for this project, contributing $2.8 million toward the $4 million goal.

“Access to the latest medical technology is so important when ensuring the health of the community,” Priscilla said. “Mark and I are deeply appreciative for the care that Wilcox Medical Center provides Kaua’i, and we’re honored to assist them in securing a new CT scanner.”

Priscilla, a pediatrician, and Mark, co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, are committed to contributing to health and well-being on Kaua’i. This donation is their fourth gift to the medical center. It’s another reminder of how local community giving, at every level, contributes to health care.

“I definitely learned when I moved here that everybody treats everybody like family,” said Dr. Orlang. “People take care of each other here more than anywhere else I’ve been.”

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Nurse Aide Program students in clinical training at Kapa’a High School.

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Growing Opportunities on the Garden Isle PLANT SEEDS, WATER THEM AND WATCH THEM GROW. That’s the idea behind Hawai’i Pacific Health’s Nurse Aide Program. In December, seven Kapa’a High School students were honored at Wilcox Medical Center as the program’s first graduates on Kaua’i. The program, which launched on Kaua’i at Kapa’a High in 2022, gives students the opportunity to enter the health care field immediately after graduation.

“The Nurse Aide Program provides us an opportunity to further our education and seek out health care jobs without ever having to leave Kaua’i, so we can continue to do what we love to do,” said Kapa’a senior Kiani Pia Salvador. “It’s mindblowing that I can get a job straight out of high school, especially at Wilcox. It’s amazing.”

The semester-long program includes a minimum of 70 hours in the classroom and 40 hours of hands-on clinical training. All classes are taught by experienced HPH health care professionals who cover multiple topics including infection control, safety, general

"It is our hope that they’ll not only get a jumpstart on a career in health care on Kaua‘i, but they’ll also be able to impact their community.”

— B I L L K A R ST Wilcox Health Foundation donor

S C A N to hear from some of the first graduates of the Nurse Aide Program on Kaua’i.

nursing and personal care skills, and patients‘ rights.

Graduates of the program can demonstrate 87 fundamental nurse aide skills and are given priority employment consideration at HPH facilities.

HPH started the Nurse Aide Program on O’ahu in 2019 to provide the specialized training needed for acute care settings such as medical centers — something that was lacking in the state. The program was brought to Kaua’i in 2022 thanks to a $60,000 gift from Wilcox Health Foundation donors Bill Karst and Ginny Merdes.

“We have learned so much just by supporting this program,” Ginny said. “Meeting the people involved, from the administrators and teachers to the kids themselves, has been so enriching for us and it makes us want to keep going.”

“We hope the little bit we put toward helping these students will have a big impact downstream in their lives,” Bill said. “It is our hope that they’ll not only get a jumpstart on a career in health care on Kaua’i, but they’ll also be able to impact their community.”

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Creating a Lifesaving Connection The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis for youth across Hawai‘i and America. A new program at Kapi‘olani creates a bridge connecting at-risk teenagers to the strength of community support.

WHEN A CHILD YOU LOVE IS HURT, YOU WANT TO FIX IT RIGHT AWAY. Often a quick cleaning, fun bandage and a kiss do the trick.

Other times, you know to visit your child’s doctor or, when something more serious occurs, surgeons and specialists guide you through treatments, operations and recovery as your little one’s body heals.

When a child or teenager is struggling with mental health challenges — when the steps are not as clear cut — we may feel scared and powerless.

It is a terrible feeling that many in Hawai’i are experiencing more often.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of youth in Hawai’i who have hurt themselves, or reported feeling depressed or mental distress, increased in the past few years.

Middle schoolers, especially, saw an upward shift, with more than 76% — which translates to over 20,000 local kids — saying they have felt sad, empty, angry, hopeless or anxious.

The statistics are serious. For Bart Pillen, PhD, clinical psychologist and Hawai’i Pacific Health’s chief of behavioral health, these are not just numbers. He and his team see the personal effects of the pandemic in patients they help every day.

“As the hub of pediatric care in Hawai’i, Kapi’olani has witnessed the rise in youth suicide,” Pillen said. “Even before 2020, suicide was the second-leading cause of death for Hawai’i teenagers and young adults. There has always been a need for mental health services specifically for teens. But when the pandemic disrupted healthy family routines and functions, life became harder for them, even when they returned to school.

“Our youth are suffering, and the need has become much greater.”

At the same time, access to providers was growing more challenging. As a result, many families who might have sought care through community services ended up in the Emergency Department (ED), including children identified by their primary care physicians as being at risk of depression and suicidal thoughts. In 2020, the CDC said the percentage of mental health-related ED visits for children 5 to 11 years old increased 24% across the U.S. The numbers were even higher for high schoolers, climbing 31% from 2019.

At Kapi’olani, dedicated behavioral health teams immediately provide young patients and their families with lifesaving help. But, even though the medical center staff ensures parents have information about providers and organizations in the community, Pillen continued to grow concerned about what would happen once they returned home.

“We don’t want teens waiting days or even months before receiving meaningful treatment,” Pillen said. “Our behavioral health team was already initiating targeted, responsive interventional help for patients. So, we decided to shift the paradigm and start a program at Kapi’olani to provide that rapid access, close follow-up, and community connection for youth and their families.”

The Teen Resiliency Program creates a hub where kids and their guardians can get easy access to immediate, consistent and comprehensive care. At the center is a licensed clinical social worker at Kapi’olani who follows and assists families from the moment their child is identified until their structure of support

18% of Hawai’i teens (12-17 years) experienced major depression at least once in the past year.

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11% of Hawai’i youth with severe depression receive consistent treatment.

Nationally,

Asian Youth are the least likely to receive specialty mental health care.

Source: 2023 State of Mental Health in America

20% of Hawai’i middle school students – about 5,700 – have, at some point, thought about how to kill themselves.

35% of Hawai’i high school students have experienced depression.

Source: 2021 Hawai’i Risk Behavior Study

is secure beyond the walls of the medical center. This includes providing ongoing therapy while engaging patients’ school counselors, primary care physicians, and connecting them to appropriate community organizations and services.

“It’s about bridging services and getting people and organizations who usually don’t consistently communicate to talk about this teenager who needs them,” Pillen said. “Together, they can be flexible and responsive, and the family will have a familiar contact person from Kapi’olani who can guide them through the journey.”

He notes that the Teen Resiliency Program is only coming into reality because of strong community support.

HPH employees had the opportunity to give to the initiative during the 2022 Employee Giving Campaign. The Strong Foundation and G.N. Wilcox Trust also pledged support. One big surprise came during the 2022 Kapi’olani Radiothon for Kids when Hawai’i Medical Service Association (HMSA) announced it was gifting the program $25,000.

“HMSA is grateful to have opportunities to support initiatives like the Teen Resiliency Program,” said Jennifer Diesman, HMSA’s senior vice president of government policy and advocacy. “As a mother of two teenagers, youth mental health issues are extremely important to me. These investments can result in long-term solutions that provide access to effective mental health care services for those who need it most.”

If you are concerned about a child in your life, Pillen says to take action right away. Start a conversation and really listen.

Call or text the Hawai’i CARES line at 988 any day, any time. Reach out to your family doctor or pediatrician. Look to the trusted people and groups around your child, including sports teams, school and church, to share concerns and find support.

“Parents, friends, family members, aunties and uncles best understand the children they’re close with,” Pillen said.

“They’re in the optimal position to let the child know that they are committed to being there through everything and to connect with the professionals who can help them along the way.”

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Dr. Andras Bratincsak, Kapi’olani pediatric cardiologist, with heart patients (from left) Mika Ohigashi, Jhreyzn Alforo-Solon and Leila-Rose Coloma.

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A Big Step for Tiny Hearts ON VALENTINE’S DAY, Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children staff and patients truly wore their hearts on their sleeves. Kapi’olani celebrated its new Pediatric Heart Center, the first and only center of its kind in Hawai’i.

The Pediatric Heart Center encompasses an expanded team, including Kapi’olani’s first full-time pediatric heart surgeon, as well as the state’s first pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory, and a comprehensive and collaborative approach to treating heart conditions in children.

But for the 200 children born with a heart defect in Hawai’i every year, the center simply means that many can receive lifesaving heart procedures without having to leave their families and home.

“This center is a dream come true for me and it is truly a gamechanger for families and children across the state,” said Dr. Andras Bratincsak, Kapi’olani pediatric cardiologist.

The heart of a newborn is just about the size of a kukui nut. Procedures are intricate, delicate work.

Kapi’olani’s new Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory allows physicians to treat congenital defects, such as small holes in the heart, and take measurements or samples.

That was the kind of care Chuck Mitsui needed for his son in 2013. The day Tui was born, the Mitsuis found out he had a heart defect. Kapi’olani’s Critical Care Transport Team had to rush the infant to a mainland pediatric specialty hospital. Dr. Bratincsak, Tui’s cardiologist, would care for him once they returned. It was the beginning of a pivotal friendship.

“Whenever we would meet, Chuck would always ask me, ’Do you need help?’” Dr. Bratincsak said. “I told him the most important first step would be to create a pediatric cardiac catheterization lab at Kapi’olani.”

It was a request the Mitsuis took to heart. The family and the Turner Farm Foundation were the first major donors to step forward and make the new surgical services a reality.

Since the center opened, more than 100 children have benefited — some as young as 3 months old. It is

just the beginning for Hawai’i families.

“This truly moves the needle,” Chuck said. “This center will be able to treat kids who might have otherwise passed away. This project will make a significant difference in families’ lives.”

One of those families is the Colomas. Leila-Rose Coloma was born with Ebstein anomaly, a condition that causes problems with heart valves, and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, which causes rapid heart rates. After several months in Kapi’olani’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the 5-month-old and her family traveled to the mainland for open-heart surgery. Today, LeilaRose is a 5-year-old with an adorable smile who loves art. She will need more surgeries to keep her healthy.

“She’s going to be utilizing Kapi’olani’s catheterization lab soon, possibly next year,” said Kayley, Leila-Rose’s mom. “Their bodies are so tiny and their hearts are so tiny, they need this specialized equipment, these specialized doctors, to do these surgeries successfully. It’s exciting to have those services here at home.”

Ray Vara, HPH president & CEO; Chuck Mitsui; Emily Naula, Kapi’olani senior development officer; and Gidget Ruscetta, Kapi’olani chief operating officer, at a donor event celebrating the new Pediatric Heart Center.

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The highway to the danger zone was in full effect. Guests decked out in neon hues, high tops, fanny packs and pounds of hairspray strolled past the DeLorean parked in front of the flux capacitor and into the past.

Welcome to the Kapi‘olani Soirée. Welcome “Back to the ’80s.”

THE SIGNATURE GALA OF encouraged to stand and ring in KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL celebration of the completion CENTER FOR WOMEN & of Cruz’s cancer treatment.

CHILDREN RETURNED IN The excitement NOVEMBER 2022 FOR continued with a surprise THE FIRST TIME SINCE that drew cheers and 2019. Castle & Cooke applause. Ray Vara, Aviation’s tricked-out Hawai’i Pacific Health hangar hosted giant president & CEO, Rubik’s Cubes, roller announced the new skate centerpieces, a center would be named scrunchie-laden beauty the Martha B. Smith bar and hundreds of donors Cancer & Infusion Center. brought together for an As the visionary CEO of e.

Th m e e2 inspiring cause — Kapi’olani’s h Kapi’olani, Martha’s passion and 022 st ’ 80 S e o h t i rée rolls with new cancer and infusion center. dedication to serving the women During dinner by MW Restaurant, and children of Hawai’i left an imprint guests learned more about the need for the on every major project at the only full-service new center through touching stories of women children’s hospital in the Pacific. The Kapi’olani and children who received life-changing cancer Soirée was one of her creations. care at Kapi’olani.

The 2022 Soirée would not have been possible One of the most heartfelt moments followed a without contributions from generous donors. In video about Cruz Bitanga, a 7-year-old boy who had addition to Castle & Cooke Aviation, about 50 his leg amputated as part of his treatment for the others committed their support, including the bone cancer osteosarcoma. Those at the Soirée — $25,000 Radical Sponsors, beverage and wine including Cruz’s doctor, pediatric oncologist sponsor Southern Wine & Spirits, entertainment Dr. Darryl Glaser — were asked to open a box on sponsor Alohilani, and grand prize donors Hawaiian their tables. Inside was a small bell, which they were Airlines and the Four Seasons.

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S C A N here for a soirée trip back into the ’80s.

Dustin Sellers (left, in overalls) of Koa Capital with his table.

Kapi’olani Health Foundation board members Dr. Angela Pratt, Shelley Wilson and Shelley Cramer.

Max Clini (left) and the crew from InSight Imaging walk through the time machine.

C astle & Cooke Aviation generously hosted the once-in-a-lifetime event for Kapi’olani at its hangar off the airport runway.

K api’olani Health Foundation board member Ruth Mills was among the Soirée guests who rang bells to celebrate the end of a successful treatment for a 7-year-old cancer patient at Kapi’olani.

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Burn survivor Malia Valona proudly shows off her scars with her parents, Jesse (left) and Barbara.

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A Teen’s Triumph A cooking accident changed an O‘ahu teenager’s life in seconds.

Straub’s Burn Unit helped Malia Valona understand that her scars don’t define her.

THE KITCHEN IS ONE OF MALIA VALONA’S FAVORITE PLACES. She’s been baking and cooking with her mom, Barbara, since she was in elementary school.

One summer day three years ago, the then 13-year-old started preparing simple syrup for a batch of hard candy. She mixed sugar and water in a bowl and heated it in the microwave. But when she placed the hot glass bowl on the counter, it exploded, sending scalding hot liquid and shards of glass showering down on Malia’s legs.

Malia’s two brothers heard her cries and ran into the kitchen.

One helped her into the bathtub to try and cool her wounds with water while the other called their mom at work.

“My oldest son told me Malia had been burned, but I didn’t know how bad it was until I asked him to send me a picture,” Barbara said.

“Once I saw her legs, my husband and I rushed home. I knew we had to go to the hospital.”

A kitchen burn like this could have happened to anyone. In

fact, scald burns like Malia’s are the most common, according to the American Burn Association. Injuries can be very painful and serious. The microwave is also a common source of serious burn injuries. Many scald burns happen when people try to remove hot foods and liquids from the microwave.

At Straub Medical Center, Dr. Robert Schulz, co-founder and medical director of the Burn Unit, examined Malia’s injuries. The young teenager had first-degree and deep second-degree burns all over her legs. Dr. Schulz told the Valonas that she would need to be admitted to the Burn Unit.

“It was scary. I hadn’t been admitted to a hospital before,” Malia said. “I cried. It was the first time I shed a tear up to that point in my recovery. I didn’t know what was going to happen.”

Malia had a long journey ahead of her. Recovering from a burn is often a complex and painful process. Every physician and nurse at the Burn Unit is Advanced Burn Life Support certified, meaning they are specially

trained to treat patients in those crucial first 24 hours. From the moment Malia arrived at Straub, they worked to fight the No. 1 risk for patients — infection. Nurses cleaned and dressed her wounds twice a day for the first week, a process that can take about an hour each time. Healing Malia’s physical wounds was just one part of her care.

“Burn care is a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach,” Dr. Schulz said. “Each patient has an entire team to help him or her through the healing and rehabilitation process. This includes nurses, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, psychologists, social workers and the hospital chaplain.”

Malia went through weeks of physical therapy to regain her full range of motion. The Burn Unit team made sure she received proper nutrition and the right medications. Malia’s mom or dad stayed with her every night to support her recovery. She was in the Burn Unit for a total of 30 days.

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40 Years of Specialized Care OVER THE PAST FOUR DECADES, the Burn Unit team has treated more than 2,000 patients both in the hospital and through their recovery once they leave.

Each survivor has a unique story.

Malia visits her doctor, Dr. Robert Schulz, co-founder and medical director of Straub’s Burn Unit.

“The nurses and Dr. Schulz were wonderful — they were true heroes,” Barbara said. “It was really the level of compassion shown by the entire team at Straub that helped us through that time.”

Straub is the only place in the entire Pacific Region where Malia could have received the specialized care she needed. Since the Burn Unit opened in 1983, Dr. Schulz and his team have provided lifesaving care for thousands of patients with thermal, electrical and chemical burns as well as severe skin diseases.

Before that, patients with serious burns, who were often in severe pain and medically fragile, had to travel to the mainland for treatment.

The success of the Burn Unit is not only because of its dedicated team, but it is also a reflection of the commitment of the community.

Most of the specialized equipment is funded by donations and gifts.

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including a hydrotherapy system wet room with a specialized shower and heated ceiling tiles to regulate patient body temperatures, shower gurneys and burn-care mattresses to alleviate pain from pressure and minimize infection. The Burn Unit will soon have a new interactive 3D system that provides patients games and activities to focus on, distracting them from what can be painful treatments.

Today, Malia is a 16-year-old junior in high school who still loves to spend time in the kitchen. Her mother says Malia did not let her 30 days in the Burn Unit defeat her.

“She never complained,” Barbara said. “I don’t ever recall her saying ’Why did this happen to me?’ To see her go through what she went through as a 13-year-old girl, and come out even stronger, is really an inspiration to me.”

Malia doesn’t hide her scars.

She’s proud of them.

“I’m still who I am,” Malia said.

“It would be silly to be ashamed of my scars because they tell me who I am, and I can proudly say I’m a burn survivor.”

Andre Pulido Andre was cutting copper wire from an abandoned building when the building’s transformer exploded. He was admitted to Straub Medical Center in January 2011 in critical condition and discharged more than a year later.

“I saw my whole life flash before my eyes. I didn’t think I was going to make it. The moment I woke up in the intensive care unit, I decided I wasn’t going to do drugs again and I’ve been clean and sober for 12 years. I’m just thankful for everything the medical center does for burn patients. I’m grateful to be part of this Straub ’ohana.”

Lizzy Stabo While fighting a brush fire on Hawai’i Island, volunteer firefighter Lizzy fell into a hole created by flames underground.

She was flown to Straub’s Burn Unit in September 2021 and discharged two months later.

“I’m so grateful for every single person who I came into contact with at Straub. They became ’ohana. Now I feel like I can make a difference for people who are in the same position. I am grateful that I have the strength and want to help.”

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Progress on a Promise

FROM LEFT: Justin Fujioka, Swinerton; Art Gladstone, HPH executive vice president and chief strategy officer; Travis Clegg, Straub Medical Center chief operating officer; Dawn Dunbar, HPH senior vice president of Philanthropy; and Kahu Kordell Kekoa at the blessing to mark the beginning of construction in December 2022.

THE LANDSCAPE ALONG SOUTH KING When completed, STREET LOOKS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THESE the new Straub DAYS. Construction crews are at work as Straub Medical Center will Medical Center makes progress on its promise to be triple the size of its current campus. The future build a health care campus of the future. In January, facility will be designed to give Straub medical teams the first building along South Hotel Street came the space, tools and resources needed to provide down. The two-story building that housed support care for Hawai’i patients for decades to come. services for the medical center was cleared to make “I was chairman of the board when Hawai’i Pacific way for Straub’s new parking garage, which is the Health acquired Straub,” said Jack Tsui, former HPH first phase of the project. The start of construction board chair and campaign donor. “I’ve seen the activity marked another exciting chapter for the Straub institution grow from a rather humble beginning to Redevelopment Campaign. Once the dirt settled where it is now. It’s an extraordinarily viable institution from demolition of the second building a few months in the health care community in the state of Hawai’i.” later, the Straub Foundation was ready for the design Construction will not disrupt the needs of patients. renderings to become reality.

All plans throughout the multi-year project are “For Straub to continue to be all that it’s been to centered on prioritizing the current care at Straub our community for so many years, it’s going to take while building its future. capital, it’s going to take capacity, it’s going to take “One thing about the spirit, culture and the commitment of not just the people of Hawai’i community of Hawai’i is that we’re an awful long Pacific Health and Straub, but the people of Hawai’i,” way from anywhere else,” Ho said. “The need to said Peter Ho, co-chair of the Straub Redevelopment take care of each other, take care of ourselves, and Campaign and Bank of Hawai’i the need to plan for the future chairman, president and CEO. is something that is deeply S C A N to see the “Now is the time to grow the ingrained in being a part of groundbreaking ceremony adaptability of Straub into the Hawai’i. That is what I see at for the Straub 21st century because health Straub now and that’s what I see in Redevelopment Campaign. care is changing.” the future of Straub.”

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Small But Mighty Kalley-Mae Yee weighed a little more than a pound when she was born. Now, the little girl who doesn’t like to stand still is Kapi‘olani’s 2023 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion.

WHEN YOU MEET 4-YEAR-OLD KALLEY-MAE, IT’S DIFFICULT NOT TO SMILE — that is, if you can keep up with her. The lively Hilo preschooler seems to jump, skip and run through life, tackling every task with zeal. She loves to draw and get her nails done, when she’s not getting down in the dirt playing T-ball. She may be one of the youngest and smallest on her Hilo team, but she bats like a big girl.

It should be no surprise. KalleyMae has been a fighter her entire young life.

In 2018, Cherilyn and Kevin Yee were expecting their new baby. It was an exciting time. The Yees had been trying to expand their family for years, persisting through several miscarriages. In December, they were enjoying the holiday season before the baby was due to arrive in the spring. Then, 10 days before Christmas, Cherilyn knew something was not quite right.

She was just 23 weeks and three days into her pregnancy when doctors medevaced her from Hilo to Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children. Her water bag was leaking, and her baby was in a breech position. The baby would need to be delivered right away.

Kapi’olani doctors performed an

emergency C-section and little Kalley-Mae entered the world.

“We felt like we were on a rollercoaster,” Kevin said. “Our initial feelings of joy turned to fear when we realized that she may not survive.”

Kalley-Mae weighed just 1 pound, 6.6 ounces. She was just 11.81 inches long — less than the length of a ruler.

“I saw how small and fragile she was. But when we heard her cry for the first time, it gave us a glimmer of hope,” Cherilyn said. “We wanted to enjoy the moment as much as we could and, at the same time, not get our hopes up.”

That’s because Kalley-Mae’s medical journey would be long and challenging. The tiny micropreemie was immediately placed in an incubator in Kapi’olani’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). A ventilator helped her breathe and other specialized machines kept her tiny body alive.

“At 23 weeks, sometimes the baby’s organs are not developed enough to support life,” said Dr. Cherilyn Yee, a Kapi’olani neonatologist who is not related to the Yee family. “Sometimes

alley-Mae with her father, Kevin, and K mother, Cherilyn.

they’re so small that even our smallest breathing tubes can’t fit.

Fortunately, we were able to find one that fit Kalley-Mae, and she responded well.”

“She had wires and tubes connected to almost every part of her,” mom Cherilyn said. “She was in an incubator that basically mimics a womb.”

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Kalley-Mae with her family and Dr. Cherilyn Yee (left), Kapi’olani neonatologist, and Lloyda Tamboa (right), Kapi’olani Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse.

Kevin and Cherilyn Yee show Kalley-Mae the type of special incubator that supported her for weeks after she was born.

fragile, Cherilyn and Kevin were afraid. NICU nurses therapists, pharmacists and the entire medical staff showed them how to lightly place their hands on offered their expertise, compassion and support. her so Kalley-Mae could feel their presence and “She was feisty from day one,” said Lloyda Tamboa, hear their voices. a NICU nurse who spent those weeks with the Yees.

“She grabbed my finger, and her hand wouldn’t “Even when she could barely move a limb or open even go all the way around the top her eyes, you could tell she was of my nail,” Kevin said. a fighter. Kalley-Mae is proof that Kalley-Mae’s oxygen levels were sometimes the teeniest, tiniest still low. When the staff increased babies are the strongest.” her oxygen intake, it put pressure The care and compassion of the on the micropreemie’s heart and Kapi’olani medical team and staff lungs. Eventually, doctors discovered kept the Yees hopeful, even during “Everyone at Kapi‘olani a problem with her heart. Kalley-Mae the most difficult moments. … made us feel like we needed open-heart surgery. She was “Every day was a journey. Some only 46 days old. days, all we could do was try to get weren’t just patients, “Premature infants often have from morning to lunchtime, then we were family.” difficulty tolerating the heart from lunch to dinner, one step at procedure, and Kalley-Mae got a time,” Kevin said. “Everyone — KEVIN YEE, sick. She got very sick.” Dr. Yee at Kapi’olani was amazing. They Kalley-Mae’s Dad said. “She developed pneumonia explained every step, were always and there were times we thought compassionate and made us feel she may not make it. But Kalleylike we weren’t just patients, we Mae is strong and managed to were family.” pull through.”

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All-Star Supporter Kalley-Mae swings for the fences with her father, Kevin.

were able to return home to Hilo. Kapi’olani doctors, nurses, specialists and staff who were with them every difficult day lined up in the hallways to cheer as Cherilyn and Kevin walked out with Kalley-Mae in a stroller.

“She was the weight of a typical baby,” Kevin said. “Seeing the progression she went through was amazing.”

Today, the vibrant little girl who likes dolls and singing in the car fits right in with her friends. When she’s not dancing or jumping, she is playing as many sports as she can. She loves hitting the field with her T-ball team and, as Kalley-Mae puts it, “running really, really, really, really fast.”

She still works with therapists to ensure she grows up healthy and strong. Her parents say everyone calls her the miracle baby. So, in many ways, it is fitting that she is the Children’s Miracle Network 2023 Champion for Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Children’s Miracle Network funding helps provide specialized equipment to Kapi’olani, including the special incubator where Kalley-Mae spent the first precious weeks of her life. The Yees credit community donors, who give gifts in all amounts, for saving their daughter. They hope sharing their story with partners and people across Hawai’i will help give other children like Kalley-Mae a chance at a full life through the lifesaving care at Kapi’olani.

“I look at her every day and I can’t imagine my life without her,” Cherilyn said. “She is a bundle of joy. She is a firecracker. She keeps us on our toes. She is a true meaning of a champion.”

Guy Kamitaki THE MIRACLES THAT volunteering at the TAKE PLACE EVERY 2022 Kapi’olani DAY AT KAPI‘OLANI Radiothon for Kids.

MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN would not be possible without its dedicated supporters. One of those all-stars is Guy Kamitaki. Now, a national award confirms it.

At an annual meeting in Chicago, Guy was surprised to receive the Ace All-Star Retailer award for 2022, which is given to a single retailer who demonstrates extraordinary leadership and commitment to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Guy has done just that. Ace Hardware stores in Hawai’i have now raised more than $2,000,000 for Kapi’olani through fun events including the Ace Shootout golf tournament, which Guy began in 2010. But he gives all the credit to those who have inspired him over the years.

“Meeting the patients who have been helped and the people who give over the years has been a phenomenal experience,” Guy said. “We are so fortunate in Hawai’i to have a facility like Kapi’olani. So many people were born there, many of our employees have family members who have received care at Kapi’olani and they are the most enthusiastic about our fundraising.

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Radiothon Returns In Person FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2019, smiling faces, laughter and cheers happened in person as the Kapi’olani Radiothon for Kids hit the airwaves in 2022.

The beloved event was held in Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children’s new dining room in September. The two-day event, which was broadcast live on KSSK, raised $516,250 for Hawai’i’s keiki, thanks to donors and community partners.

“We’ve been doing this for 16 years,” said Sweetie Pacarro, KSSK radio personality who is also a mother and grandmother with personal ties to Kapi’olani.

“Everybody gets involved and we’re really grateful for all the sponsors. The volunteers and the staff, we can’t thank them enough because it’s a lot of work to put something like this together.”

Nearly 20 local community groups, companies and sponsors supported the 16th annual Kapi’olani Radiothon, including D. Suehiro Electric, Inc., UHA Health Insurance, American Savings Bank, Hawaiian Electric, HMSA, Aloha Petroleum, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Enterprise Holdings, AlohaCare, Windward Auto Group, Clinical Labs, Elite Mechanical, GEICO, Islands Hospice, Motiv8 Foundation, L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Swinerton, Raising Cane’s and Rx4Miracles.

In addition to their generous donations, many Radiothon partners volunteered as phone

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bank teams to answer calls from KSSK listeners.

“The outpouring of support from the community is just amazing,” said Kathryn Yamauchi, business manager with D. Suehiro Electric, Inc. “When donations stay in Hawai’i and we’re able to help our own keiki or people whose kids go through some health issue and are being taken care of at Kapi’olani, it’s a really proud connection.”

Donations from the community helped the only full-service children’s hospital in Hawai’i purchase car seats for the Injury Prevention Program and Beads of Courage, which motivate pediatric oncology patients by celebrating milestones in their treatment. Money also went toward state-of-the-art ultrasound machines, veinfinder equipment to help locate tiny newborn and infant veins for procedures, and much more.

“Every dollar counts,” said Shawnalynn Lavatai, director of patient services at Kapi’olani. “Little things make a huge difference and those are the things that really make the patient experience better.”

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Best in the Country

Panda Express associates at Moanalua Shopping Center celebrate their fundraising success for CMN.

BEING THE BEST IS CHALLENGING. Being the best two years in a row requires serious dedication and hard work.

Panda Express at Moanalua Shopping Center knows exactly what it takes. In 2022, the restaurant was the No. 1 fundraising Panda Express out of more than 2,300 locations nationwide for the second straight year. Through the generosity of guests and associates, the Moanalua Panda Express raised $42,561 for Kapi’olani.

Panda Express supports many programs and services at Hawai’i’s only CMN hospital, including the Panda Cares Center of Hope. The center, known by many as “The Playroom,” is a place that promotes healing and inspires hope for children undergoing treatment.

“Our Child Life team loves being able to be in a space that is open and welcoming like the Panda Cares Center of Hope,” said Amanda Price, Hawai’i Pacific Health’s director of philanthropy. “The center is where our pediatric patients can feel safe and have fun through toys, games and activities.”

Hawai’i’s Panda Express restaurants yearround collection of donations totaled more than $439,000 for Kapi’olani in 2022.

AS A YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISING PARTNER FOR THE CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK (CMN), Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) experienced the effects of the pandemic. Normal campaigns had to be canceled. Fortunately, in 2022, the spirit of giving was at an all-time high. MVW resorts raised more than $263,000 for Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children, a whopping 91% increase compared to 2021.

MVW resorts hold a wide range of events for their associates, guests and vacation club owners including golf and pickleball tournaments. People are also encouraged to round up their purchases of food and drink to the nearest dollar, with the spare change going to CMN. MVW has raised more than $1 million for Kapi’olani since the partnership began in 2008. MVW’s support goes beyond monetary fundraising. In December, resort leaders stopped by Kapi’olani to surprise young patients and their siblings with gifts of toys.

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Giving in Bulk

COSTCO KNOWS HOW TO DO IT BIG. In 2022, Costco Wholesale raised a record-breaking $751,718 for Kapi’olani. Costco was the top fundraiser for Kapi’olani last year and has raised more than $7 million for the medical center since 1995.

In May, Costco encourages shoppers to donate at the register. Last year, the Kailua-Kona Costco also held several in-house fundraising events including bingo and bowling nights, and bake sales. The warehouse hosted food trucks in its parking lot one night, with the vendors’ fees going to CMN. The location raised nearly $150,000, ranking seventh of all Costco warehouses nationwide.

“Here on the Big Island, kids who get really sick need to be medevaced to Kapi’olani, so we feel like we’re all connected even though we’re on different islands,” said Lianne Shimaoka-Lopez, Kailua-Kona Costco’s general manager. “We try to be as creative as we can every year so we can raise as much as we can.”

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A Huge Mahalo to Our Generous Donors Gifts help our medical centers provide health care services and specialty care in the community; expand medical research; create education and training programs for our teams; fund essential capital improvements; and sponsor public health initiatives.

The following list recognizes contributions and pledges of $250 or more in support of Kapi’olani Health Foundation, Pali Momi Foundation, Straub Foundation and Wilcox Health Foundation between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022. * The Foundations of Hawai’i Pacific Health honor the memory of these individuals.

Kapi‘olani Health Foundation Donors $1,000,000 & Above Fred R. Smith Foundation Harry C. & Nee Chang C. Wong Foundation

$100,000-$999,999 Anonymous (2) Costco Kona Costco Maui Costco Wholesale George P. & Ida Tenney Castle Fund Hawaii Ace Hardware Retailers Hyundai Hope on Wheels Jim and Ann Pietsch Mr.* and Mrs. Curtis Kono Maurice & Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation McInerny Foundation Tony Smith The Joseph & Vera Zilber Charitable Foundation, Inc. Tobacco Prevention & Control Trust Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Turner Farm Foundation UHA Health Insurance Walmart - Hilo

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$50,000-$99,999 Anonymous (Various) A.C. Kobayashi Family Foundation American Savings Bank Atherton Family Foundation Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation Costco Hawaii Kai Costco Iwilei Costco Kapolei Frederick* & Mary* Lyman G.N. Wilcox Trust Kosasa Foundation Duane and Susan Kurisu Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club Trailsend Foundation Walmart - Pearl City

$25,000-$49,999 Bank of Hawai‘i Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation Central Pacific Bank Coco Moon, LLC Costco Kauai Costco Waipio D. Suehiro Electric, Inc. First Hawaiian Bank First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Gather Federal Credit Union Goodfellow Brothers, Inc. Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society IBEW Local Union 1186/ Electrical Contractors

Association of Hawaii Hawaii Medical Service Association Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation Honolulu Star-Advertiser KMK Foundation Steve and Marilyn Katzman Ko Olina Resort Koa Capital Partners, LLC Panda Express - Kamehameha Panda Express - King Panda Express - Moanalua Angela M. Pratt, MD Robert Emens Black Fund Spirit Of Children Justine Stamen Arrillaga and John Arrillaga Swinerton Foundation The Clifford and Blanche Hee Trust The Westin Nanea Ocean Resort Villas The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas US Acute Care Solutions Walmart - Honolulu Walmart - Kailua Kona Walmart - Mililani

$10,000-$24,999 Anonymous Ace Hardware - Captain Cook Ace Hardware - Kamuela Ace Hardware - Kapaa Ace Hardware - Lahaina Gateway Ace Hardware - Pukalani Adirondack Foundation Rocky Bog Fund Albert & Betty Ota Children’s Foundation Alexander & Baldwin AlohaCare

Altres, Inc. Jeff and Loan Arce Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund Cameron Kravitt Foundation Stanford and Kathy Carr City Mill Co., Ltd. CO-OP Financial Services Tony and Wendy Crabb Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks Jarrod and Celi Dogan Dr. Pauline G. Stitt Charitable Trust Farmers Insurance Group Hawaii Anesthesia Group, Inc. Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Hawai’i Gas Hawaii State Federal Credit Union Hawaiian Host, Inc. HDR, Inc. George and Barbara Hegarty Hogan Hospitality Group Holokai Catamaran Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hugh IBEW Local Union 1186 InVision Imaging Island Ace Hardware Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Charitable Trust Foundation Clyde and Holly Kaneshiro Kauai Ace Hardware & Crafts Marriott’s Kauai Beach Club Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club Dorothy Mason Chetan and Clara Mathur Matson Foundation Mike Sapp Fitness Ritchie and Sunny Mudd Nan, Inc. Nicolai Family Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. Jayson and Paige Pahlmeyer

Panda Express Panda Express - Downtown Panda Express - Ewa Panda Express - Hilo Panda Express - Hokulei Village Panda Express - Kaahumanu Panda Express - Kailua Panda Express - Kaneohe Bay S/C Panda Express - Kapolei Ka Makana Ali‘i Panda Express - Kapolei (Farrington Hwy & Kealanani Ave PX) Panda Express - Kauai Village Panda Express - Kilauea Ave & Kukuau St PX Panda Express - Makala Panda Express - Mokolu Panda Express - Pakaula Panda Express - Wahiawa Panda Express - Waipio/Laniakea Pioneer Ace Hardware - Haleiwa Pioneer Ace Hardware - Laie Mark and Karen Polivka Mote and Nicole Reh Riggs Distributing, Inc. Sam’s Club Keeaumoku Sam’s Club Pearl City Dr. New Sang and Mrs. Joanne Lai Sheraton Kauai Resort Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa Stephen and Susan Metter Family Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Steven C. Ai Charitable Trust Uptime Imaging Solutions Inc. Veterans United Foundation Walmart - Fort St Mall Walmart - Kahului Walmart - Kapolei Walmart - Lihue Walmart - Waipahu Ms. Beth Whitehead and Ms. Linda Lockwood

2022 DONOR LISTING William K. H. Mau Foundation Wilson Family Foundation of Silicon Valley Community Foundation WorkStar and Max Clini

$5,000-$9,999 Anonymous (4) Ace Hardware - Atlas Building Supplies Ace Hardware - Eleele Ace Hardware - Hilo Ace Hardware - Kihei Ace Hardware - Naalehu Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Ian Burchell Mr. and Mrs. Warren R. Chaiko Child’s Play Charity Bob Ching and Colleen Wong Tony and Dawn Ching Coca-Cola Bottling of Hawaii CoCo Ichi Hawaii, Inc. Elite Mechanical Elite Parking Services Mr. Robert A. Forst Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc. Mrs. Elizabeth Grossman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hahn Hawaii Credit Union League Honolulu Professionals Foundation Islands Hospice Ivena M. Ziegenhein Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation J&M Distributed Solutions, LLC James and Fumiko Tamura Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Jhamandas Watumull Fund Roger and Jennefer Jones Kai Hawaii Inc. Ms. Flora Kawasjee

Dr. and Mrs. Jason R. Keifer L&L Franchise Foundation Ms. Stella S. Lock Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons Golf Club Paul and Carol Marx Dr. Wallace J. Matthews and Dr. Sherry W. H. Loo Marcus and Cheryl Merner Motiv8 Foundation Dr. Kenneth T. and Karen Nakamura Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ocasek David and Kellyn Okabe Ms. Sophie Overend* Panda Express - Ala Moana Panda Express - Hawaii Kai Panda Express - Kahala Mall Panda Express - Kapahulu Panda Express - Kapolei & Kamokila Panda Express - Keawe Panda Express - Kihei Panda Express - Lumiaina Panda Express - Mililani Panda Express - Uptown Panda Express - Windward Mall Pioneer Ace Hardware Wahiawa R.M. Towill Corporation RE/MAX Aloha Homes Residence Inn Maui-Wailea Steve and Ros Robertson Mr. Chad R. Sakumoto Ms. Patricia W. Sheehan Steve and Gloria Gainsley Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Daryl S. Suehiro Ms. Honey Taylor The Malulani Group, Limited

The Michael J. Marks Foundation Mr. Frederick Towfigh and Mrs. Risako Stegmayer Ms. Sharon C. Twigg-Smith Windward Dodge Chrysler Jeep Hyundai Mrs. Frances S. Wong

$1,000-$4,999 Anonymous (15) Ace Hardware - Keaau Ace Hardware - Keaau Pahoa Ace Hardware - Kona Ace Hardware - Marmac Ace Hardware - Marmac Ace Hardware - Rancho Ace Hardware - Waiakea Ace Hardware - Yamashiro’s Building Supplies Mr. Kauhi K. Ahana Air Central LLC Ms. Maria Lourdes J. Akagi All the Love Campaign Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union Alpha Inc. AmazonSmile Foundation Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation Kenneth M. Ash, MD Melinda J. Ashton, MD Associated Crane & Service LLC Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Au Dr. and Mrs. V. Balaraman Ms. Teresa A. Ballesteros Mr. Brandon K. Bera Mrs. Kristen K. Bonilla Laura Bonilla Ms. Marilyn R. Bonilla-Luna Andras Bratincsak, MD

Staying the Course ABOUT 100 MILES OF OCEAN AND LAND SEPARATE THE FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAUI AT WAILEA FROM KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN. But they’re connected in a common cause — the fight against cancer.

For more than 30 years, Four Seasons Maui’s annual Day of Hope 5K and 10K fundraiser run/walk has been raising money for a number of local cancer causes. That includes Kapi’olani, where about 1,000 women and children from all across the Pacific are treated for cancer every year.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brooks Buzz’s Original Steak House Ms. Thelma A. Cabato-Cadiz Cades Foundation Ms. Carrie S. Caeton Ms. Alice S. Carter Mr. Bertram L. Carvalho Ms. Donna L. Cazinha Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chai Dr. Daniel Cheng In Memory of Camren Lu Clint and Suzy Churchill Cleighton K. W. Pang Trust Ms. Lori G. Conley John and Chris Constable Consuelo Foundation CU Direct Corporation Mr. Robert Curran D. Otani Produce, Inc. Mr. Michael G. Dau Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Del Carmen Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. DeLuca Dispute Prevention Resolution Peter and Sara Dudgeon Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Dugay David and Dawn Dunbar Lisa and Dennis Dunn Dr. Robert C. Durkin and Ms. Paraluman Stice-Durkin Edith Tamayo Miyahara* Trust Mr. Robert Eggleston Nieva and Fortunato Elizaga Mr. Keith Emerson Mr. Matthew Emerson Enterprise Holdings Foundation Erath Family Foundation Excelsior Lodge No. 1Independent Order of Odd Fellows Mr. Ben Fairfield Ms. Lena Fernandes First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable

Foundation Mr. Frank Floro Mr. Saafiga Foster Mr. and Mrs. David Franzel Rick and Susie Fried Ms. Lisa C. Fuchigami Eric and Lori Fujimoto Steven T. and Louise K. N. Fukumoto Stephen & Gloria Gainsley Gallagher Executive Benefits Mr. Darrin Gee GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Geoffrey Michaelson and Lehua Ii-Michaelson Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Ben and Yvonne Godsey Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gomes Google Matching Gifts Program Mr. J. Wayne Graves H&N Industries, LLC Hala Charitable Foundation Ms. Gail M. Hamada Mr. Charles H. Hao Mr. Robert E. Harper Alex D. Ribeiro, DArch and John J. Harrington, III, MD Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison Mr. Kevin Hartigan Haverly Commercial Real Estate (HRCE) Hawai‘i Pacific University HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Hawaiian Electric Company Hawaiian Electric Employees Federal Credit Union Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union Hazel Tominaga Tsutsui Theodore Foundation, a donor-advised fund of U.S. Charitable Gift Trust Ms. Shanell W. Hesia HFS Federal Credit Union HI Energy Alternatives, Inc. Hickam Federal Credit Union

ROM LEFT: Amanda Price, F HPH director of Philanthropy, and Ben Shank, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea general manager.

In recent years, the event had to weather the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 run was postponed, and the run went virtual for the next two years. But the commitment to support cancer patients proved to be resilient. In 2022, the run raised nearly $71,000, which adds to the more than $250,000 raised for Kapi’olani since 2013.

The proceeds from Four Seasons Maui’s Day of Hope will help Kapi’olani care for even more patients through the new Martha B. Smith Cancer & Infusion Center.

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Mr. Craig I. Higa Carl and Kristina Hinson Ms. Blyth A. Hirata Ms. Ann C. Ho Holomua Physical Therapy Hotel and Travel Industry FCU Mr. Peter Y. Ines Mr. and Mrs. State Infante Mr. Sean Inouye Mr. Wayne Inouye InSight Imaging International Market Place Robert and Jennifer Irvine Mr. Carl Jellings John C. Dean Jr. 1994 Revocable Trust Mr. Lawrence M. Johnson Sidney Johnson, MD Ms. Edna Kaahaaina Kaiser Foundation Hospital Ms. Sharon K. Kaiser-Botsai Ms. Jesha Mae B. Kalahiki-Gasper Mr. Kyle Kamakura Kamehameha Schools Stacy K. Kanayama-Trivedi, MD Ms. Joan E. Kanemori Mr. and Ms. Allen W. Kapali Ms. Dayna K. Kawamura Ms. Sarah Kennedy-Smith Mr. Charles E. Keyes Ms. Heather E. Kim Mr. Thomas D. King, Jr. Ms. Carolyn Kobayashi Malcolm* and Carol Koga Koga Engineering & Construction, Inc. Mrs. Mary E. O. Kondo Kubota Foundation of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Ms. Deborah R. Kula Ms. Tate H. Kuroda Wade T. Kyono, MD Ms. Bridget Lai Mrs. Esther F. Lau Melanie M. Lau, MD Rhiana L. Lau, MD Ms. Jodie K. D. Laurito Mr. Howard K. F. Lee Mrs. Johanna A. Leiato Mr. David Leith* James Lin, MD Ms. Judy Lin Ms. MaryLou M. Loualhati Ms. Lorrie-Ann Y. Luke Mrs. Marian A. Lung Mr. Patrick McFadden and Mrs. Helen MacNeil Ms. Eydie S. Maeda Ms. Brenda A. Maglasang Mr. Derek Mar Mark and Janie Davis Charitable Fund of Tulsa Community Foundation Keith and Eileen Matsumoto Matthew and Jodie Emerson Family Fund at Schwab Charitable Dr. Marian E. Melish Mrs. Pamela Miho Mr. Joseph A. Miller Million Dollar Round Table Foundation Elliot and Ruth Mills Ms. Lindsay N. Mist Mrs. Ann S. Mitchell

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Mrs. Debra S. Miura Mr. Jay Miyaki Keith Miyashiro MK Engineers, Ltd. Monarch Insurance Services, Inc. Mrs. Sarah L. Morihara Mr. and Mrs. Ross Morishige Mr. Alan T. Morita and Ms. Irene Donnelly Daniel T. Murai, MD, and Amy Stone Murai Mr. Ricky K. Murata Ms. Margaret E. Murchie Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Murphy Mr. Cary Nagano Mr. Jared Nakamoto Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Nakashima Ms. Gail C. Nakatani Ms. Eleanor M. M. J. Naone Charles R. Neal, MD, and Ms. Maria Felix-Neal Mr. Christoper K. Neff Mr. Richard Ngo Camnhung Nguyen, MD Mr. Travis Niimi Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Ogomori Mark and Allison Ohigashi Onomea Federal Credit Union Mr. Dennis S. Oshiro Ms. Kimberly A. Oshiro-Tunick Ms. Lei H. Otani Pacific Cost Engineering, LLC Ms. Sharon P. Padilla-Hu, RN Panda Express - Royal Hawaiian Panda Express - UH Robert H. Pantell, MD Mr. Samuel Pastorebraden Shilpa Patel, MD Patrick and Kris Kobayashi Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lionel A. Payes Pearl Hawaii Federal Credit Union Mr. Michael W. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Vance Peter Peter Vincent Architects Mr. Benny Y. Petersen Michael R. Pharaon, MD Philoptochos Society - Aloha Chapter Ms. Monica A. Pierce Marc and Amanda Price Rainbow Drive-In RE/MAX Honolulu Clarence and Ruth Reyes Mr. and Mrs. Erik and Brandy Rhinelander Mr. Michael J. Robinson Rochdale Paragon Group, LLC Ms. Maya Rogers Mr. Patrick Rooney Mrs. Linda E. Ross Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ruscetta Sacred Hearts Academy Mr. and Mrs. Winton J. Saito Sakoda Realty, LLC Mr. Felipe S. Sales

Mr. John Sauer Mr. Harry Saunders, III SHAZAM, Inc. (ITS Inc.) Lisa Shigemura, MD Mr. Deep Shrestha Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. P. Sia Mr. Mark R. Simao Reni Soon, MD Sorenson Family Fund Ms. Jessica E. Sphar Mr. and Mrs. David R. Squeri, III SSFM International Inc Timothy Stoddard, MD Mr. James Striker Mr. and Mrs. David E. Stumbaugh Mr. Kelly Sueda and Dr. Alexandra Sueda Mr. Kevin T. Suehiro Ms. Jennifer Sur-Watanabe Ms. Eludrizza U. Tabisola-Nuesca Mr. Kyle S. Tadaki Mr. and Mrs. Alan T. Takahashi Mr. Yuji Takata Ms. Fern S. Takemoto Ms. Aurea L. S. Tam Mr. Scott Tanaka Dr. Terri Tanaka and Cary Tanaka Mr. and Mrs. Mel Tanioka Tanioka’s Charity Foundation Mr. Dean H. Tateyama Ms. Verna Tavares Teamsters Local Union No. 996 Nick and Helene Teves The Nichols Family Fund The Robbins Burkert Charitable Fund The Torch Relay for CMN Hospitals Ms. Kathleen K. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Jason Tomita Claire Tong Ms. Sunshine Topping Ms. Jodie L. Toyota Mr. and Mrs. Simon J. Treacy Sid and Carrie Ann Tsutsui Ms. Donna Tsutsumi-Ota Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. S. Uechi Mr. David Underriner Unicold Corporation United Ruff Ryders of Hawaii Laura and Dean Ushijima Valley Isle Community Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Vara, Jr. Ms. Vatukoula L. Vea Randal and Candace Wada Ms. Mahealani W. Wailehua Walgreens - Kailua Walgreens - Kalanianaole Walgreens - Keawe Walgreens - Kalihi Walmart Mr. Bryce K. Watanabe Mrs. Myra H. Watanabe Mrs. Julie T. Watumull Ms. Kristin L. Wauke

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Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. Weston Jon and Neige Whittington Wong’s Drapery Sally and Allen Wooddell Ms. Bryanne Wotherspoon Robert Wotring, MD Mr. and Mrs. Mark Yamakawa Kara Yamamoto, MD Ms. Pearl Yamanouchi Akiko Yazawa, MD Mrs. Kathleen Yee Mr. Len Yonemura Mr. Troy Yoshimura Geri Q. L. Young, MD and Robert J. Teichman, MD* Ivica Zalud, MD

$500-$999 Anonymous (21) Mr. Duwayne F. Abe Mr. Keith H. Abe Ms. Darlene Abraham Ms. Stacey A. Abrams AC Hotel By Marriott Maui Wailea Ace Hardware - Kaimuki Mr. Roger P. Acidera Ms. Lauren E. Agena Patricia and Bryan Akui Ms. Janet M. Alania Mr. Fego Q. Alconcel Ms. Lyn Aleka Aloha Toppers Hawaii LLC Mr. Dennis K. Aloiau Mr. and Mrs. Ryan C. Amuro Mr. Kurt H. Anbe Ms. Hazel D. Andres Ms. Tiffany M. Anzai Arashiro-Garcia Family Foundation of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Ms. Wendy Ardolino Arthur Mori & Associates, Inc. Ms. Stephanie S. Asahan Mr. Tyler J. Asuncion Mr. and Mrs. Myles Azeka Mr. and Mrs. Miles Baidack Ms. Roxane L. Bajet Ms. Grace M. T. Balderas Mr. Jeff Balisacan Mrs. Jean M. Bart BB Embroidery, Ltd Mr. Biff Graper and Ms. Mimi Beams Kekoa & Kawena Beaupre Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bennett Ms. Michelle Bottaro Mr. Mark D. Bratton Ms. Teresa L. Brink-Wong Ms. Geoconda Burbano Nancy B. Burnett Ms. Tricia Y. Buskirk Mr. Blaise C. Cabael Mr. Jason C. Cabastas Ms. Marites D. Calad Ms. Julienne A. Campos Matthew J. Careskey, MD Ms. Helen H. Cayetano Mr. Mark A. Cerda Ms. Susan M. Chikazawa

Ms. Claire C. Chong Ms. Kolea F. Chong Christian Bosse Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Ms. Sharissa Chun Ms. Rona A. Chung Ms. Deanna M. Cleaves Commercial Sheetmetal Co., Inc. Ms. Elisabeth A. Contrades Mr. Robert Creps Will Burke and Leslie Crow Mr. and Mrs. Merle D. Crow Dr. Shirley Daniel Ms. Lisa M. Dau Jennifer R. Di Rocco, DO LeAyn Dillon, MD Mr. and Mrs. Michael Doran Megan M. Doty, MD Ms. Daniza Marie O. R. Duquez Ms. Marsha L. Durbin Ms. Pauline Efhan Mr. David K. Egeland Ernst & Young LLP Ms. Madeline Fernandez Mr. Aes Giuliano J. Ferrer Mr. Chris Fidelibus Mrs. Colette Forcier and Mr. Brandon Glenn Ms. Carla J. Franks Harold and Lorenne Fujii Carol A. Fujiyoshi, MD Sidney and Aileen Fuke Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Fune, Jr. Ms. Octobela A. Gamata Garden Island Federal Credit Union Mr. Hugo R. Gebauer Kandie George, MD Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibson Mrs. Sheri Gleason Mr. Alex Gnos Dr. and Mrs. Geoffrey W. Goldsmith Mr. and Mrs. William D. Golz Ms. Rosa Gomes Ms. Jeruzel D. Gonzales Ms. France Reina Graves Sarah Grekin, MD Mr. Tim Gutierrez Ms. Sharon M. Hamamoto Mrs. Charlene R. Harada Mr. James K. Haruki Ms. Dana Harvey Ms. Liwayway R. Hattal Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union Mr. Terry J. Hayashi Mr. Richard Hedlund Dr. and Mrs. Eric Helms HH Electric Inc. Kimie Hirabayashi, MD Ms. Emyline M. Hiraki Mrs. Dayle N. Hirayama Mr. Mike Hogan, Jr. Mr. Bradley Hone Mr. Clifford J. Hong Honolulu Beerworks Mr. Thomas W. Hughes and Ms. Pauline T. Hughes Mr. Rhonnie Y. Ibarra iHi Photography Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd D. Ioli Ms. Lori N. H. Isara

Magical Memories THE NEXT TIME YOU WALK THE HALLS OR SIT IN A WAITING ROOM AT KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN, you might see Disney princesses, Marvel superheroes or your favorite Star Wars character. The magic of Disney is now on full display at the only full-service children’s hospital in Hawai’i and the Pacific, thanks to a company beloved by families across the world.

The Walt Disney Company’s children’s hospitals initiative transforms hospital spaces to bring the positive power of Disney stories and experiences to children of all ages. Digital displays and interactive murals help pediatric patients and their families take their minds off the anxiety of being at a medical center. Kapi’olani is among a select group of hospitals to have this opportunity.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Moana traveled from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, to meet with patients and families and help launch the new initiative.

“Aulani is proud to team up with Kapi’olani because we understand the important role it plays in serving the medical needs of children on every island across our state,”

Magic windows are entertaining ways for patients to watch Disney videos and engage with some of their favorite characters.

said Kimberly Agas, general manager for Aulani. “Our cast members are part of this community, and many of them were born at Kapi’olani or received treatment for their own children there.”

Colorful murals with Disney characters now line Kapi’olani’s hallways. Patients can also see special movie moments come to life through magical window displays that show characters waving at them or dancing across the screen. Disney-themed hospital gowns from Starlight Children’s Foundation even let kids dress up as the characters they love.

“For children, a key to their medical care is a healing environment that is welcoming, encouraging and fun,” said Gidget Ruscetta, Kapi’olani’s chief operating officer. "This is something The Walt Disney Company knows and does best."

S C A N to see how Disney characters bring joy to Kapi’olani patients.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse stroll past a new interactive mural at Kapi’olani.

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Ms. Julia C. Kwan Mae Kyono, MD Mr. and Mrs. Jason H. Lau Mr. and Mrs. Dan Laukala Ms. Debbie Lazur Mr. Van A. Le Mr. and Mrs. William S. Leong Ms. Jessica M. Lewis Mrs. Karnie K. Lisle Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred L. Liu Ms. Allison L. Lopes Ms. Maria Nina B. Lopez Ms. Sarah E. Lukela Bruce and Pom Luxton Ms. Karen L. Maciorowski Mr. Todd D. Madden Mr. and Mrs. Romano Magaoay Ms. Catherine R. Maiava Ms. Sovita Maiava Dayanand Manoli Ms. Charmaine Manuel Ms. La Tisha J. Martinez Mr. Mark M. Maruyama Ms. Caroline L. Matsuda Ms. Lynn B. Matsuoka Ms. Sharlene L. Mau MauiWine, Ltd Mrs. Marion L. Maunakea Mr. and Mrs. James Maurer Ms. Deborah A. Medeiros Mr. Jonathan Meins Mrs. Lynette D. A. Merrill Mrs. Chelsae J. Millard Mr. Eric Mita Ms. Nancy J. Miyake Ms. Amy S. Miyamoto Mr. and Mrs. Kel T. Miyaoka Michelle Miyashiro, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Mizushima Dr. and Mrs. Jon H. Morikawa Ms. Rachel A. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Miki R. Moylan Mrs. Euphemia E. Nagashima Ms. Leah M. Nahale Ms. Ann T. Nakagawa Mr. Frank S. Nakamoto Mr. Richlen T. Nakamoto Ms. Ketly C. Nakamura Col. and Mrs. George M. Nakano, USAF, Ret. Ms. Cheryl Nakaoka Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Nakasone Narito Sheetmetal & Mechanical Corp.

Ms. Joann F. A. Newman Mrs. Cecelia Nirei Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Nishigata Ms. Cynthia K. Nishimura Mr. Randall Nishimura Ms. Joyce R. Nishita Susan Nonaka Mrs. Amy Nose Drs. Patrick and Maura O’Donnell Ohana Foods, Wiki Wiki Mart Mr. Lee Ohlson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Y. Okada Michaella Y. Okihara, MD Ms. Karen T. H. Okuhara Ms. Nichole Ordiniza Mr. James W. Orr Ms. Barbara Osurman Mr. and Mrs. Rory Otto Ms. Nancy Overton

Ms. Mary E. Oyadomari Mr. Stanley Y. Oyama, Sr. PacificBasin Communications Ms. Cindy Paguyo Ms. Rachael Palompo Mr. and Mrs. Cleighton K. W. Pang Ms. Deborah Ann Y. Pang Ms. Stacy K. Pang Kee Ms. Nenita R. Paranada Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Paul Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Kirsten Pennaz Pest Tech Hawaii Mr. Monte Petersen Mr. Thai Phan Ms. Stacy Philippou Mr. Benjamin Pila Bart Pillen, PhD Mrs. Robyn Polinar-Pascua Polynesia Encampment Independent Order of Odd Fellows Ms. Louisa A. Pu Devin Puapong, MD Ms. Julia C. Putes Ms. Ruby R. Real-Layos Mr. John J. Reilly Reyn Spooner Ms. Loryne L. Richbow Kiko Riego De Dios Ms. Michelle C. Robbins Ms. Laura Saito Ms. Karen F. Saoit Ms. Delight K. Sato Mr. Wendell H. Sato Mr. Stephen T. Saure Mrs. Fariyal Savio Schofield Federal Credit Union

Mrs. Nanette E. G. Sciulli Mr. Timothy Sciulli Dr. and Mrs. George Shimomura Ms. Karin M. Shinkawa Carrie Shiraki-Sakaino, PhD Ms. Jessica Shull Andrew U. So, DO Sold By Shannon Ms. Suzie C.H. So-Miyahira Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy K. Sosner Mrs. Shereena M. Spragling Mr. Keith Suehiro Mr. and Mrs. Scott H. Sugai Ms. Jane Sugimura Ms. Carie K. Sumida Suncrete Hawaii, Inc. Marti Y. Taba, MD Mr. and Mrs. Brennan Takagi Mr. Harry Y. Takimoto and Family Ms. Nona T. Tamanaha Ms. Clara E. Tamashiro Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tamayose Ms. Kassandra-Anne Tanabe Mr. Len K. Tanaka JC Taosaka Ms. Haley Taylor Mr. David M. Taylor TBA Insurance Group, LTD Mr. Robert M. Terry Ronnie B. N. Texeira, MD The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning The Westin Kā’anapali Ocean Resort Villas Mr. John Thielst Ms. Jennifer E. Thieme Mrs. Sandra H. Tobita Tomco Corp.

Ms. Jennifer Torcato Clifford Torres

Setting a New Course for Care ON THE SLOPES OF HUALALAI VOLCANO, on a vast field overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is a golf course few have seen in person and even fewer have experienced.

Nanea Golf Club — named one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world by Golf Magazine — isn’t easy to get into. But in March, the Big Island course once again opened its doors for supporters of Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Nanea hosted the 2023 Kapi’olani Invitational Golf Tournament, a fundraiser that highlights the importance of Kapi’olani’s statewide impact in serving women and children across the islands. Among the special guests at the kickoff banquet were Kapi’olani’s Children’s Miracle Network Champion, 4-year-old Kalley-Mae Yee, and her family. (Read more about her on page 24.)

“Thank you for supporting kids like me,” said Kalley-Mae before she danced across the stage and waved to the golfers.

Donations surpassed $200,000. The event was made possible with the help of sponsors D. Suehiro Electric, Inc., First Hawaiian Bank, Goodfellow Bros. and Central Pacific Bank. Since the inaugural tournament in 2016, the invitation-only event has raised more than $1.2 million for Kapi’olani.

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FROM LEFT: Dan Nishikawa, Kapi’olani Invitational captain; Bryan Nielsen, HDR vice president and healthcare principal; Dave Underriner, HPH executive vice president of O’ahu operations and Kapi’olani CEO; Matt DeBoer, HDR vice president and director of community architecture; and Ray Vara, HPH president & CEO.

2022 DONOR LISTING Ms. Jean M. Toyama Ms. Kimberly K. Toyomura Ms. Roberta N. Trevino Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Scarlett Mr. Franklin S. Tsuji Mrs. Jamie M. I. Uesato Alan and Linda Uyehara Mr. Lawrence L. Vegas Ms. Aiza D. Vergara Ms. Courtney M. Wagner Ms. Roberta Wakizaka-Fellezs Walgreens - Ewa Walgreens - Kaneohe Walgreens - Nuuanu Walgreens - Wahiawa Walgreens - Waiale Mrs. Marion M. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Jason Warford Ms. Maria M. Warren Ms. Karen Wascher Mr. and Mrs. James K. Watanabe West Hawaii Concrete Mr. Jeremy Wilson Ms. Shelley Wilson Mr. Brandon K. Wong Ms. Linda J. Woo Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Wood Ms. Glorieana Woolsey Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Yamada Mr. and Mrs. Jeff E. Yamaguchi Ms. Laurie S. Yamamoto, RN Lori L. Yamanaka, MD Yama’s Fish Market Kelly Yamasato, MD Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Yee Ms. Kelly K. Yeung Mr. Kyle Yokoyama Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Yokoyama Mr. Henry J. Yoon Mr. Jeremy I. Young Ms. Wanda-Ann K Zablan and Mr. James Zablan Ms. Gabriella K. Zalopany ZestFinance, Inc. Zia’s Caffe Ms. Michelle L. Zippay

$250-$499 Anonymous (28) Alvin/Leona Abe Mr. Bruce Acheson Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Adaniya Mr. John-Carl H. Adarna Mr. and Mrs. Gerry R. Agag Mrs. Rosalee B. Agas-Yuu Mr. Mark Agosto Mr. Remars J. Agustin Mrs. Debbie Ahina-Oka Ms. Lori Ajifu Mr. Brett K. Aka Ms. Hiroko Akagi Ms. Leah M. Akana Ms. Zeoma T. Akau Mr. and Mrs. Norman P. Akiona Akshatha, MD Ms. Danielle K. Alefosio Mr. Maligi A. Alefosio Mr. and Mrs. Reynold H. Alexander Ms. Tracie K. Alexander Allied Solutions, LLC Aloha State Brokerage, Inc. Alpha Delta Kappa - Hawaii Nu Chapter Ms. Ingrid Alvarico Mrs. Rebielynn A. AmasolTanoura

Mrs. Lei T. Amoroso Ms. Muriel A. Anderson Ms. Jannell C. Andrade David S. Ansdell, MD Ms. Carol-Ann Y. H. Antoku Mr. Kurt H. Anzai Ron K. Aoki Ms. Shawlea Aona Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Arai Mr. Dyson R. Arakaki and Mrs. Michelle T. K. Payne-Arakaki Ms. Carol N. Aramaki Mei-Ling M. Aranio Mr. and Mrs. Neal Arita Stephen and Emi Arnold Ms. Jennifer P. B. Asperilla Ms. Shanthally M. Atacador Mr. Gerard H. W. Auyong Ms. Michelle Ayau Ms. Sherri A. L. Azuma Mr. Kenneth Baisley Mr. Matthew Max S. Bajet Mr. Erwin Baldugo Ms. Jeanette E. Balino Ms. Tracy A. Barbadillo Ms. Myra P. Barrientos Mrs. Ana Barth Ms. Sherry A. Bates Ms. Jeanne M. Baverstock Ms. Larraine J. Baxa Mr. and Mrs. Rodelio S. Baysa Ms. Pearlynn Beaut Ms. April L. Belaski Ms. Marilyn Bell Mr. Robert R. Bentz Ms. Sarah N. A. Beppu Ms. Kelly Berganio James R. Best, MD Mr. Dwight M. Bolosan Ms. Neijean K. Bonner Ms. Brandy J. Boyce Ms. Yvonne T. Boyd Ms. Alice Y. Brooks Mrs. Ally Brown Dr. Jason H. Brown Ms. Nadine H. Brown Ms. Norma L. Browning Ms. Laarnie Ann A. Buccat Ms. Barbara E. Burtch Mrs. Tammy Cabral Ms. Taylor Love C. Cadiz Mr. Tom Calame Ms. Amy D. Caliboso Mr. and Mrs. John Cambareri Mr. Chancy R. Cameron Ms. Maria N. Cancino Johnny and Michelle Cantillo Mr. Jonas G. Carbon Mrs. Barbara J. Cargill Ms. Judith G. Caro Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Carson Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Carter IV Ms. Aubrey A. Castillo Mrs. Stacy R. Caswell Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union Century 21 iProperties Hawaii Ms. Zandra W. Chan Ms. Wendy Chang Mrs. Diedre S. D. A. Chase Barbara and Marvin Chassin Mr. Adam Cheong Mrs. JoAnn E. T. Cheung Kelley Chinen Okimoto, MD Ms. Debra K. Y. Chong Ms. Bonnie Christensen Ms. Cheyenne W. Christenson

Hope for Hawai‘i’s Keiki Jerry V. Romano, HANDPRINTS TELL A UNIQUE STORY. Honolulu Hyundai and They’re a snapshot in time of a person’s Windward Hyundai past, present and future. These stories president and general are told through colorful handprints of manager, adds his pediatric cancer patients emblazoned handprint to the Hyundai Hope On Wheels car in on Hyundai Hope On Wheels’ vehicles honor of pediatric cancer across the country. It’s a signature part of patients at Kapi’olani. the program that donates money to fight childhood cancer.

During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, children being treated for cancer at Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children were invited to put their handprints on a Hope On Wheels vehicle. During the intimate ceremony, representatives from Hyundai Motor America and Hawai’i Hyundai dealers presented Kapi’olani with a $100,000 grant. Through years of support, Hyundai has given $865,000 to Kapi’olani. The most recent grant will go to Kapi’olani’s comprehensive Bone Marrow Transplant program for kids, the only one of its kind in the state.

“The courage and bravery these kids have and the way they inspire us — we get a lot more out of this than we give,” said Brady Schmidt, Hyundai Hope On Wheels board member.

Kapi’olani’s Bone Marrow Transplant program provides children, adolescents and young adults the lifesaving treatment at home S C A N to enjoy the so they don’t have to colorful display of support relocate to the mainland through Hyundai’s for what can be a handprint ceremony. minimum of six months.

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FROM LEFT: Derek Gagne, Pearl City Walmart manager; Dr. Patrick O’Donnell, Kapi’olani pediatric otolaryngologist; and Mark Roberts, Hilo Walmart manager.

FROM HOSTING DANCE PARTIES IN FRONT OF THEIR STORES TO ORGANIZING FOOD TRUCK EVENTS, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates in Hawai’i got creative for another successful fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

During the summer, they raised more than $400,000 for Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Besides the generous support to keep our keiki healthy and strong, Hawai’i’s Walmart stores also set a very high bar for their counterparts across the country. The Hilo Walmart was the top fundraising store in the country, raising more than $127,000 for Kapi’olani. It was the third year in a row that the store claimed the top spot out of more than 4,600 Walmart stores in the U.S. As a group, Hawai’i’s stores were the second-highest fundraising market in the nation.

The 2022 donations helped Kapi’olani purchase new laser equipment for otolaryngology services for children, which deal with the ears, nose and throat. Among the many benefits, the new laser will make it easier for specialists to safely remove lesions in very difficultto-reach areas such as the voice box and the windpipe.

“We know the money stays here locally so our associates try their best to raise as much as they can,” said Derek Gagne, Pearl City Walmart’s manager. “They do what they do to help the community.”

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Lisa L. Chung Steve and Liz Uyehara Continental Paper Hawaii Ms. Linda M. Correa-Javier Ms. Michele Costales Mr. Robert S. Crawford, Jr. Ms. Inga Crockett Ms. Gail H. Crosson CU*Answers Inc. CUNA Mutual Group Ms. Jennifer K. Dacumos Ms. Tracy A. Damitio Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. T. Dang Mr. Merton D. Davalos Ms. Kimberly M. De Lara Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Decano Decoite Commercial Maintenance Ms. Helen Decoite Ms. Hōkū DeFeo Mrs. Donalyn Dela Cruz Mr. Jose M. Delacruz Ms. Stephanie D. Delos Santos Mr. Michael Derasin Ms. Melissa L. Derry Mrs. Aprillyne Deuz Peter J. Di Rocco, MD Mrs. Kealani B. Dilliard Ms. Nicolette K. Domingo Ms. Lisa S. Dudgeon Ms. Donna C. Dullaga Mr. Chad Eckart Ms. Andrea N. Eggleston Mr. Jose Elizaga Jennifer Elmashni Ms. Feluchi G. Encee Mr. and Mrs. David Enersen EPC Service Inc. Ms. Shana Eso Frank and Angela Estrella Marissa Fakaosita, MD Ms. Malama F. Faumuina Ms. Jobelle L. Felipe Mr. Paul J. Fenwick Lulumafuie Fiatoa, MD Mr. Jesse J. Fonseca Ms. Desiree H. Fortunato Ms. DaisyLourdes C. Freitas Ms. Diane K. Fujii Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Fujikawa Ms. Elizabeth A. Fujimoto Ms. Layna S. Fujimoto Ms. Ashley A. Fujinaga Ms. Wanda C. Fujioka-Logan Ms. Madelyn R. Fukuhara Ms. Jonelle H. Fukumitsu Mr. and Mrs. Val Furumoto Ms. Kelli N. Furushima Mrs. Anne Y. Furuuchi Ms. Jennifer D. Gabriel Ms. Leilynn E. Gabriel Ms. Cassie L. Gaea Ms. Sherry C. Gaillard Ms. Anne F. Galios GameStop - Agana Shopping Center GameStop - Corporate GameStop - MCBH Kaneohe Bay GameStop - Pearlridge GameStop - Schofield Exchange Ms. Barbara V. Gaoiran Mr. James J. Gargan Ms. Cheryl C. R. Gibson

Christopher Gibu, MD Mrs. Nina M. Giovanetti Mr. Peter J. Gitto Darryl Glaser, MD, and Desiree Medeiros, MD Lee Goerner, MD Mr. Beni Goldstein Ms. LeslieAnn M. Gombio Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Gomez Ms. Carolina M. Gose-Pascual Mrs. Melissa K. Goto Alan and Annabel Gottlieb Mr. Robert G. Graham Ms. Cheryl A. Griep Ms. Tania A. Guerrero Mr. Roland S. Guieb Mr. Dexter H. Gushi Ms. Kristy R. Guzman Ms. Deborah K. Hacker Ms. Jacy M. Hanagami Mr. and Mrs. Colby and Narissa Hanley Nelson and Valerie Harada Mr. Tokio B. Harada Ms. Donna Harrison Hawaii Rx Card Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. Ms. Tina Y. T. Hayashi Mr. and Mrs. Eric N. S. Hee Mr. Matthew K. H. Hee Ms. Emma L. Henderson Mr. Nicholas L. Heuermann Ms. Taryn M. Higa Toshiko Higa Mr. and Mrs. Roland H. Higashi Ms. Harriet Hiji Ms. Lucille J. Hill Hilo High School Key Club Justin M. Hino, MD Mr. Eric T. Hirano Toby and Judy Y. Hirashima Mr. Randall T. M. Ho Mr. Henry Hodges Ms. Mari-jo Y. Hokama Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Hoke Ms. Margaret M. Honbo Ms. Megan Hostler Mrs. Katherine Huang Ms. Melanie U. Hubbard Mr. Bruce Huegel Ms. Leonidez A. Hyde Robin Ide Ige’s Halawa Catering Mr. and Mrs. Melvin K. Ikeda Mr. Emery R. Inafuku Mrs. Dana K. Ing Ms. Sharon H. Inouye Ms. Wreignna Joie S. Irreverre Mr. Kerry K. Ishihara Mr. Alfred S. Itamoto Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Ito Ms. Mildred M. Iwamuro, RN Ms. Riki H. Iwanaga Ms. Rochelle Iwane Ms. Denica A. Jacinto Richard A. C. Jack, MD Ms. Kam Fa S. Jager-Lo John E. Janikowski, DO Ms. Lori A. Jansen Mr. Salvador Jauregui Ms. Miki L. Jay Ms. Nicole M. Jenkins Ms. Nicole M. Johnson Ms. Christine A. Johnston Ms. Alyson Juresich Ms. Caroline A. Justo Fiesta Ms. Candyce A. Kaaiai

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Ms. Nadine N. Kaeo Kahului Federal Credit Union Ms. Stephanie C. Kaiwi Mrs. Chong S. Kajiwara Robyn K. Kalahiki Ms. Tennille C. Kalama Ms. Penny K. Kamahiai Ms. Mitzi I. Kamau Mrs. Celestine P. Kamihara Mr. Craig M. Kamihara Ms. Melodi K. Kaneshiro Mr. Martin Kaninau Mr. and Mrs. Darryl K. Kanno Kapa‘a High School Mr. Lance K. Katahara Mr. and Mrs. John H. Katahira Ms. Joelle Y. Kawahara Lt. Col. Wesley K. Kawakami Michele Kawasaki Ms. Cathy K. Keaulani Mrs. Laura Y. Keller Ms. Briana Rane K. Keo Mr. Kukiet Kerdmee Ms. Angela Kim Ms. Heekum Kim Mrs. Kathryn C. Kirley Ms. Allison K. Kishida Ms. Aimee Kobashigawa Ms. Shanna J. Kobayashi Mr. and Mrs. George T. Kodani Ms. Kimi Koge Ms. Terri-Ann K. Koike Ms. Jenni T. Komine Mr. Eric T. Komoda Mr. Kerry A. Kopp Mr. Layne M. Koseki Jessica S. Kosut, MD Ms. Erin M. Krayeski Kreative Kolors Kent Kumashiro, MD David K. Kurahara, MD Mr. Kelvin Kurisu Mr. and Mrs. Leslie K. Laa Ms. Tracey A. Laciste Mr. Frederick G. Lagapa Mrs. Rachel P. Lagutan Ms. Susan T. Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Lamerson Mr. Adam Landeroz Ms. Melissa J. Lange Ms. Kim S. Lau Ms. Shawnalynn M. Lavatai Law Office of Mark Gallagher Mr. Jared G. Lazo Ms. Cassie Leanio Ms. Annette B. Lee Mr. & Mrs. Collins F. Lee Ms. Elizabeth A. Lee Ms. Eun-Kyung Lee Ms. Jayna K. Lee Kit Shan Lee, MD Ms. Leinaala M. Lee Ms. Pat Lee Mr. Regan Lee Ms. Susan Lee Ms. Shannon K. Leoiki Mr. David Li Mr. Jesse Luiz B. Lima Ms. Donnabelle T. Longboy Ms. Lanie E. Lopez Mr. David M. Louie Mr. Don Lucas Ms. Kawailelenani C. Luce Ms. Sherri L. Y. Lum

Ms. Dawn M. Lyon M. Toguchi Body Shop, Inc. Ms. Russiane D. Macalutas Ms. Joy G. Machado Mr. Jonathan Mack Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. MacKinnon Ms. Jennifer Madrid Mr. Peter K. Maglidt Mr. Ron Magrin Ms. Chanita L. MakanuiHasegawa Mr. John W. Malingdan Ms. Mary-Ruth C. Manding Ms. Leilani Joy T. Manuel Uganiza Mark Donation Fund at Schwab Charitable Ms. Kimberly Anne C. Marks Ms. Kaliko V. Martinez Mrs. Colleen Maruyama Mr. Stephen E. Marvin Mrs. Kylie Matsuda-Lum Mrs. Shirley K. Matsumoto Mr. Kent A. Matsuzaki Maui County FCU Maui Toyota Ms. Maria A. McCausland Mr. Robert McDermott Mrs. Jessie J. McMorrow Mr. John McNamara Mr. Linc-Alan K. Medeiros Ms. Nellie J. Medeiros Ms. Dianne K. Medina Ms. Zeny G. Mendez Ms. Tierra A. Miguel Ms. Jennifer Y. H. K. Mikami Mr. Michael F. Miller Ms. Natasha R. Miller Ms. Cristina B. C. Mina Mitsunaga Construction, Inc. Ms. Debra L. Miyagi Mr. Kell T. Miyamoto Ms. Patricia S. Miyamoto Ms. Audrey Miyasato Mr. Lawrence K. Miyazono, Jr. Barry M. Mizuo, MD Ms. Jenneill Y. L. Mizushima Mr. and Mrs. Skip Morgan Ms. Pearl B. Mori Ms. Kathleen C. Morioka Ms. Alena A. Morris Mr. James R. Morris Ms. Robyn J. Morse Ms. Kathleen K. Morton Mr. Darryl D. Moses Ms. Mary T. Mullis Mr. Marty Mumm Ms. Dory Muncal Mr. and Mrs. Nelson M. Muraoka Ms. Jennifer W. Murata Mr. Gerold B. Nacapuy Mr. and Mrs. Raymond K. Nagamine Mr. Edward T. Nakagawa Mr. Jason Nakama Loui M. Nakama Mr. Matthew K. Nakama Mr. Peter A. Nakamae Ms. Kehaulani K. Nakamoto Mr. Wayne Y. Nakamura Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Nakashima Ms. Eydie H. Nakasone Mr. Dean Y. Nakayama

Ms. Adrienne Namohala Mr. Elmer C. Navarro Ms. Patricia A. Needham Neiman Marcus Ms. Evelyn F. Neth Mr. James Neumann Ms. Amy E. Ng Ms. Shirley C. Ng Ms. Mary Nguyen Mr. Scott Y. Ninomiya Ms. Kori K. Nishida Ms. Lena Victoria D. J. Nishikawa Mr. and Mrs. Ernest T. Nogawa Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment Ms. Dana Oania Ms. Joyce O’Brien Ms. Mersa L. Oca-Mixon Ms. Shelby M. Oda Mr. Ronald S. Oi Mr. Derek Okahashi Mr. Jarrett K. Okihara Mr. Jon T. Okuma Alison and Jason Okumura Mr. John K. Okutani Mr. Sean Oliver Ms. Kathryn M. Omine Mr. Christopher James Ona Mr. Zachary Onaga ONTS CPA, LLP Operating Engineers Local Union No 3 Ms. Arlyne L. Orioste Ms. Sunny X. Orlandini Ms. Latonia A. Ornellas Ms. Anne Oshiro Ms. Kiyomi Oshiro Ms. Marjorie M. Oshiro Mr. Wayde T. Oshiro Ms. Amy Fay P. Ostrowski Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Y. Oumaye Mrs. Karen Rowie U. Pabiton Mr. Richael V. Pacson Ms. Brendalee B. Paderes Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Padilla Mr. Anthony A. Padua Mr. Bobby C. Pagdilao Ms. Britnelyn H. Palacio Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Pang Mr. Conrad Pang Ms. Jennifer T. Pangelinan Ms. Leah Claire Pascua Mr. Robert L. Pascua Mr. Royden S. Pascual Ms. Estela R. Pasion Ms. Jessica B. Pasion Ms. Bonnie L. Patelesio Mr. Jordan Paulachak Mrs. Misha K. Pelekai Pest Managing Hawaii Mr. and Mrs. Andre A. K. Peters Ms. Cindi Pila Ms. Jaymie H. Pinho Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Puschin Ms. Teresa Pytel Mr. Kelly J. Quemado Ms. Kristi N. RaktaManongdo Ms. Myleen B. Ramento Ms. Christine J. Ramos

Ms. Elma P. Ramos Mr. Jay Arthur J. Ramos Mr. Regan C. Ramos Ms. Lilian Rebamonte Ms. Laura A. Reed Mr. Anacleto I. Rivera, Sr. Ms. Ellaine J. F. Rivera Ms. Chandra A. Robison Ms. Lindsey J. N. Rocheleau Ms. Geraldine Y. Rosete Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Ruiz Ms. Jaclynn L. Ruiz Mrs. Lisa M. Sadaoka Ms. Megumi Sakae Ms. Wendy C. Sakaguchi Ms. Jacqueline B. Salinas Mr. Bennet G. Samson Ms. Sharon Sandi Helen and Charles Sanpei Ms. Linda R. Santiago Mr. Gilmore G. Sarmiento Ms. Anna Sasaki Sasaki Endowment Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust Mr. Matthew Sasaki Mr. Brian M. Sawai Ms. Dawn G. Schaffrick Mrs. Denise M. Scott Mr. Robert J. Seki Ms. Alexis K. Shaner Mr. Roger D. Sheekey Mr. Rivera L. Shigetani Mr. and Mrs. Lon M. Shimanuki Mr. Cy A. Shimizu Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Shimogawa Mr. Thomas M. Shindo Ms. Amy L. Shiroma Ms. Shelby K. Shitabata Ms. April D. Shounk Ms. Lynell Shove Ms. Georgia K. Silva Ms. Lauren A. Silva Ms. Niki A. Silva Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Y. Skelton Nancy J. Smiley, MD Mr. Ian M. Smith Ms. Sharon A. Smith Ms. Sherri A. SommerCandelario Ms. Marilyn S. Soo Ms. Colette H. Sowers Ms. Deborah Y. Spangler Mr. Jesse L. Stetson Ms. Amy L. Stewart Ms. Casey K. Suehiro Ms. Kristine M. Suehiro Mr. David W. Sugawa Mrs. Trisha L. Sugita Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sugiyama Ms. Wendy C. Sumida-Kano Mr. Scott R. Susman Wes and Karen Suwa Mr. Mark Suzuki Mr. Charles Sykes Mrs. Jay Szadkowski Mrs. Kelli Taboada Ms. Lisa L. Tachibana Mr. Jon Taguchi Mr. Carl E. Takamiya Lisa Takamiya Ms. Julie A. Takanobu

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton S. Takara Mr. and Mrs. Brian Takara Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Takara Mr. Sidney Takara Ms. Thelma A. Takemoto Ms. Tamlyn M. Takeno Ms. Gale M. Takeshita Ms. Sachiko Taketa Ms. Cordelia V. Talia Ms. Nicole R. TamakiNatividad Ms. Heather M. Tamaye Ms. Betty W. Tamayo Ms. Tiera Tamayo Tory Tamayose Ms. Lloyda P. Tamboa Ms. Tracieann A. Tancayo Ms. Michelle Tang Ms. Gail T. Tashima, RN Dr. Alice K. H. Taum Ms. Natasha M. Taumua Ms. Chastity P. Tavares Mr. Michael E. Taylor Ms. Winifred Tenno Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Teruya The Smoking Boar and the Coconut Mr. Robert Thomas Ms. Nadja J. Thompson Ms. Masae N. Thorbjornsen Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Tinay, Jr. Mrs. Michelle F. Toa Mr. and Mrs. Jett G. Tokita Ms. Sharon L. Tolentino Mr. and Mrs. Ariel V. Tolentino Ms. Chanelle O. TomasAlconcel Ms. Aimee A. Tomimoto Ms. Alison Tomisato Mr. Leyton Torda Mr. Michael S. Toyama Ms. Frances N. K. Trowbridge Mr. James H. Truesdell Ms. Jennifer T. Tse Ms. Olivia T. Tubon Mrs. Nancy E. Tudor, CPA Ms. Renna L. Tuupoina Robert and Elise Ueoka Mr. Travis I. Umemoto UNITE HERE Local 5 Drs. Greg and Kristine Uramoto Mr. Scott Valentino Ms. Leslie Ann Mari V. Verona Ms. Joy Ann G. Virtudes Mr. Scott K. Voeller Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Wada Waiākea High School Key Club Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wakatake Walgreens - Beretania Walgreens - Kahului Walgreens - Waipahu Walmart - Distribution Center Ms. Wilette E. U. Walter Ms. Diana K. Walters, RN Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Wassel Mr. and Mrs. Motoharu Watanabe Ms. Janna WatanabeHiromasa Ms. Darrilyn R. Weaver 37

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Ribbons of Reflection THE IMPACT OF THE SEX ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER (SATC) CAN BE CHALLENGING TO VISUALIZE. So just imagine 3,198 teal ribbons. A banner of those ribbons was created to represent how many survivors were helped in 2022 by SATC, a program of Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children. The display was the focus of the first-ever Denim & Ribbon event in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

“It’s incredible how pieces of fabric can say so much,” said Lynn Costales Matsuoka, SATC executive director. “We are a statewide program that provides comprehensive services for survivors of sexual assault. The need for our reach across the islands touches every community.”

The launch of Kapi’olani’s Denim & Ribbon event included 75 donors, community supporters and members of the SATC team. Everyone in attendance was encouraged to wear denim. The theme for the evening connects to a larger initiative known as National Denim Day. On the last Wednesday in April, people wear denim in honor of survivors and to raise awareness about sexual assault, harassment and violence.

In 2022, SATC provided specialized services to more than 1,700 callers through its 24-hour hotline and more than 700 sex assault survivors reached out to the center for the first time.

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Foutch, Kapiʻolani vice president of hospital operations; Lynn Costales Matsuoka, SATC executive director; Gidget Ruscetta, Kapiʻolani chief operating officer; and Mimi Beams, president of SATC advisory board.

2 PICTURED TOP RIGHT, FROM LEFT: Justine Tallon-Satink, UHA Health Insurance utilization and care management supervisor; Malcolm Leong, UHA vice president of client services and sales; Lauren Esposo, SATC board member; Christine Battad, UHA registered nurse care specialist; and Alexis Brissette, UHA registered nurse care specialist.

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banner displaying 3,198 ribbons, one for each survivor helped by SATC in 2022, was created by the Miss Hawai’i American Scholar Pageant contestants and title holders.

HAWAI’I PACIFIC HEALTH FOUNDATIONS Mr. Jonathan Weaver West Maui Irrigation & Nursery Suppy Ms. Patria Weston Kimberly Wheeler Ms. Dori-Lee K. Wiley Mr. Tarek T. Willeby Windward Mall Mrs. Amanda M. L. Wong Ms. Dina Wong Mr. Hugh C. Wong Mr. Jason Wong Ms. Jelene A. Wong Kara Wong Ramsey, MD Russell Woo, MD Mrs. Elizabeth Wright Carol Jean Yakuma Mr. Blayne T. Yamada Ms. Kathryn Yamauchi Ms. Kathryn I. Yanagisawa Ms. Shandell K. K. Yancey Ms. Jane H. Yano Mr. and Mrs. Ian K. P. Yee Ms. Marsha Yee Mr. Hiromu Yogi Mr. Walter T. Yogi Mr. Rayner Yokoi Mr. Allan B. Moon and Mrs. Leatrice H. Yokoi-Moon Mr. Scott T. Yokota Mr. Edwin J. Yokoyama Ms. Angela M. Yonamine, RN Ms. Erin Yonemori Ms. Destiny A. K. Yonemura Mr. Scott M. Yonesaki Ms. Clarice C. Yoshimoto Mrs. Joyce O. Yoshino Mr. Fletcher S. Young

Ms. Karen L. Young Mr. and Mrs. Maynard G. P. Young Mr. and Mrs. William L. Yuen Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. Yuh Ms. Alison D. Zecha

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D. Suehiro Electric, Inc. Jams World Ronald K. & Lella E. Migita Foundation Tanioka’s Charity Foundation

$10,000-$24,999

Pali Momi Foundation Donors

Castle & Cooke Homes Hawai‘i First Hawaiian Bank Kokua Mai Campaign Par Hawaii, Inc. The Schuler Family Foundation

$5,000-$9,999 $100,000 & Above City and County of Honolulu The Joseph and Vera Zilber Charitable Foundation, Inc.

$50,000-$99,999 American Floor & Home McInerny Foundation VoLo Foundation

$25,000-$49,999 Anonymous (various) Atherton Family Foundation Bank of Hawaii Foundation

Aaron and Debbie Akau Mr. Daniel and Dr. Torey Arita Mrs. Rochelle G. Day Ms. Fumiko J. Horii Harry C. & Nee Chang C. Wong Foundation Hunt Development Group Mrs. Patricia Kurisu David and Kellyn Okabe Ms. Michele L. Otake Mr. Steven Saito, In memory of Stephanie Saito Mr. Roy H. Watanabe Ms. Karen Wilson Yuaikai Medical Foundation

Driving Change IF YOU NEED A NEW SPARK PLUG OR TIMING BELT, DARRYL TURNER CAN HELP. As the general manager and president of NAPA Auto Parts Hawai’i, his job is to get people moving again. But Darryl is more than a car guy. Under his leadership, NAPA Hawai’i has become a driver for change in the community, especially when it comes to health care.

Every year, NAPA Hawai’i hosts a golf tournament in ’Ewa Beach for NAPA Hawai’i’s partners and donates the proceeds to Pali Momi. The 2022 event raised $7,500 for the medical center’s Emergency and Trauma Program.

“We had a great turnout with more than 140 players,” Darryl said. “It was fantastic being on the course again after cancelling the tournament for two years because of COVID.” For Darryl, Pali Momi is meaningful in many ways. He has been a patient there on multiple occasions over the years and has always been impressed with the care he received.

$1,000-$4,999 Anonymous Ms. Maria Lourdes J. Akagi Ms. Gwen A. Akimoto Albert M. and Merle T.K. Yamada Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gene C. Armacost Ms. Teresa A. Ballesteros The Beall Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Brooks Drs. Robert and Monique Canonico Ms. Charlotte P. Carahasen Dr. and Mrs. Shayne M. Castanera Bob Ching and Colleen Wong David and Dawn Dunbar Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Fuse Mr. and Mrs. Wade S. Gesteuyala Ms. Audrey N. Gima Mr. and Mrs. William D. Golz Gordon & Anita Nihei Fund Ms. Jocelyn L. Granier Russell N. Harada, MD Hawai‘i Pacific X-Ray Corporation Mrs. Dayle N. Hirayama In Memory of Dennis K. Ikeda Mr. Ronald H. Ishikawa Jhamandas Watumull Fund Mr. Lawrence M. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Jordan Robyn K. Kalahiki John Kao, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin T. Kawakami Mr. Earl F. Kobatake Joel E. Kobayashi, MD Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lam Leu Okuda & Doi, Attorneys at Law James Lin, MD Mr. Mathew C. Loughlin Dr. and Mrs. Bryan M. Matsumoto Ms. Rachel N. McElwain Sakhone Mendigorin Mrs. Tracy J. Methered Keith Miyashiro NAPA Auto Parts Ms. Jessica K. Onaga Mrs. Ruby T. Otake Mr. Nalu K. Paz Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawai’i Ms. Angela N. Preza The Raymond and Ann Wee Fund The Robbins Burkert Charitable Fund Ms. Priscila D. Rayray Mr. Michael J. Robinson Ms. McKenzie U. Robledo Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Sorayama Ms. Jane Sugimura Mona N. Suzuki, MD Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Y. Tango Tanioka’s Seafoods & Catering Claire Tong Mr. David Underriner Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Vara, Jr. Wong’s Drapery Mr. and Mrs. Bert M. Yamashita Mr. Luke Yeh Ms. Anne A. Yoshioka

ROM LEFT: Aaron Taylor, RN, Pali F Momi Emergency Department manager; Darryl Turner, NAPA Hawai’i general manager and president; Gloria Brooks, Pali Momi chief operating officer; and Travis Duran, NAPA Hawai’i operations manager.

Pali Momi is also a place championed by his close friend, Emily Kuraoka. She and her late father were both treated at Pali Momi for cancer.

Emily, who currently sits on the hospital’s board of directors, shared the values of the medical center and its impact on the community with Darryl years ago and asked him to join the Pali Momi Foundation board of directors.

“It was an easy yes because I saw her passion,” Darryl said.

Giving back to the community is part of what NAPA Hawai’i will celebrate as it nears its 70th year in the islands in 2025.

“We’re one big family in Hawai’i,” Darryl said. “It’s like that line in ’Lilo & Stitch’ — ’Ohana means family and family means nobody gets left behind.’”

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Winning Combination AN INSURANCE COMPANY, A CATERING BUSINESS AND A MEDICAL CENTER. It may seem like an odd combination, but it turned out to be a winning formula worth $25,000.

The story began early last year when State Farm Insurance announced it would celebrate its 100th anniversary by giving $25,000 grants to 100 not-forprofit organizations.

That caught the attention of the crew at Tanioka’s Seafoods & Catering in Waipahu. A local favorite since 1978, Tanioka’s is deeply committed to helping the community through its Tanioka’s Charity Foundation.

“Our tradition of giving back started with my parents, Mel and Lynn Tanioka,” said Jasmine Tanioka, Tanioka’s president and chief financial officer. “They have always been very generous people and taught us to be the same.”

Tanioka’s applied for the grant along with 3,999 others nationwide.

In its application, Tanioka’s advocated

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for a Central O’ahu neighbor — Pali Momi Medical Center. Tanioka’s wanted to support Pali Momi’s ’Ohana Fund, which helps patients in need with financial assistance for critical items and services such as medication, medical equipment and transportation. Tanioka’s pledge resonated with many and it would make the cut as a semi-finalist.

Then in late April, online public voting began to select the 100 finalists. When the winners were announced on June 7, Tanioka’s was on the list. It was a moment of joy and accomplishment for the Tanioka family and their staff, and they donated the entire $25,000 to Pali Momi’s ’Ohana Fund.

“We love supporting all the local hospitals because they’re so important. Pali Momi is special to us because we’re in Waipahu and they’re the closest hospital that we have,” Jasmine said. “The care at Pali Momi is exceptional and we’re so grateful for everything the team there does.”

Anonymous (4) Aurora Mariani, MD Mr. Kauhi K. Ahana Melinda J. Ashton, MD Ms. Grace M. T. Balderas Ms. Alicia Bertulfo Ms. Tiffany Y. Bom Nancy B. Burnett Ms. Darla F. Camp Mr. Michael P. Canite Ms. Claire C. Chong Mr. Keoki L. Clemente Will Burke and Leslie Crow Ms. Veronica E. Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. William Fukuhara Mr. Kevin K. Fukushima Mr. Felix Ceasar C. Guieb Daniel M. Harada, MD Harold and Yvonne Hashizume Mr. Dean I. Hazama Ms. Sui Tong Ho Ms. Amy Ikeda Mr. and Mrs. Melvin K. Ikeda Mrs. Shirley F. Kitamura Ms. Lynn R. Kikuchi Mr. and Mrs. Tsugio Kozai Mr. Stephen Kuraoka James C. Lai, MD and Rosalyn Cheng, MD Ms. Jasmin C. Lara LocoCoco Aesthetix, LLC Ms. Lorrie-Ann Y. Luke Ms. Frances K. Y. Lum Mr. Todd D. Madden Mr. Matthew K. Mailo Mr. Owen McDonough Mrs. Lorena M. L. McGovern Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Misaki Susan Nonaka Mrs. Rebecca Owens Mrs. Summer R. Ozaki Ms. Charlene V. Prieto Ms. Asterlou S. Raquel Mr. Ernesto C. Razon Ms. Loryne L. Richbow Ms. Kristi L. Sakai Ms. Jessica E. Sphar Mr. Gordon M. Sugimura Mr. Steven Y. Takushi Sunhui C. Tamahana Ms. Sherilyn K. Tamayose Mr. Dean H. Tateyama Mr. and Mrs. Anthony K. Tato Geri Q. L. Young, MD, and Robert J. Teichman, MD* Ms. Kathleen K. Thomas Mrs. Mary-Antonette Ting Ms. Lourdes Tolosa Ms. Sunshine Topping Sid and Carrie Ann Tsutsui Mr. Darryl K. Turner Steve and Liz Uyehara Ms. Daisy Vaz Maria R. Ver, MD Ms. Courtney M. Wagner Mr. and Mrs. James K. Watanabe Ms. Melissa M. Watson Ms. Kristin L. Wauke Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Wood Mikela Yarawamai, MD

$250-$499 Anonymous (7) Mr. Keith H. Abe Ms. Nhelda J. Aguda Ms. Annette G. Almarez Hallums Ms. Caryn H. Amii Ms. Desiree M. Apo Ms. Bessie Asato Mrs. Jeannine A. AsiaticoCabuena Mr. Tyler J. Asuncion Ms. Jill M. Baisac Dr. and Mrs. V. Balaraman Mr. Donald Batliner Ms. Sarah N. A. Beppu Mrs. Kristen K. Bonilla Ms. Joan M. Bunting Mr. and Mrs. Craig Butterfield Mr. Christopher S. Bryan Ms. Glynnis D. Cabral Ms. Marichee B. Calzo Johnny and Michelle Cantillo Ms. Marguerite L. Carvalho Ms. Maricel A. Ceon C. Galen Choy, MD Ms. Lidian V. Choy Lisa L. Chung Mr. Christopher J. Collier Ms. Gail H. Crosson Ms. Suzanne M. Cuarisma Ms. Jennifer K. Dacumos Mr. and Mrs. Franklin D. Distiso Ms. Lynette Y. Doi Mr. Jerry T. Ferreira Ms. Gail K. Fujimoto Mr. Winston M. Fujinaka Mrs. Gayle N. Fukuda Ms. Cordelia Fukuhara Michael and Claire Furukawa Ms. Darlene I. Garcia Ms. Alohalian U. Giraldi Mr. Wayne Y. Hamano Mr. Hilton T. Hara Ms. Deborah R. Hashimoto Ms. Lori L. Hata Ms. Emma L. Henderson Mr. James H. Hikiji Ms. Emyline M. Hiraki Jim and Beth Hoban Mr. Bruce Huegel Ms. Victoria A. IchiharaGorman Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Ichinose Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred T. Ikemoto Mr. Emery R. Inafuku Mr. and Mrs. John Isabelo Ms. Margaret S. Itagaki Ms. Lori A. Jansen Mr. and Mrs. Hubert B. Jesse Mr. Walter B. Kahalehoe Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kaneshiro Charles O. Kim, Jr., MD Mr. and Mrs. George Y. Kishimori Mr. and Mrs. James T. Kubo Ms. Joel-Marie N. Kusunoki Mr. Reyan Lapitan Mr. and Mrs. Dan Laukala Michelle Lee Mr. Collin C. Ling Ms. Barbara Luke-Boe

2022 DONOR LISTING

Par for the Cause A GENEROUS GIFT BROUGHT NEW ENERGY TO PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER. Par Hawaii donated $12,500 to Pali Momi’s Emergency and Trauma Program.

The fuel producer has deep roots in Hawai’i, dating back to its beginnings as The Gas Company in 1904.

Pali Momi’s Emergency Department (ED) sees more than 36,000 visits every year and is a critical resource for patients in Central and West O’ahu. Gifts to the ED help fund advanced training for the Pali Momi trauma teams’ specialized care, and the latest technology for saving lives.

ROM LEFT: Courtney Wagner, Pali Momi development officer; Mat Loughlin, Pali Momi vice F president of hospital operations; Aaron Taylor, Pali Momi Emergency Department manager; Nate Biletnikoff; Marc Inouye, Par Hawaii director of government and public affairs; Robyn Kalahiki, Pali Momi chief nurse executive and vice president of patient services; Matt Wells, Pali Momi Trauma Program manager; and Amanda Price, HPH director of Philanthropy.

Ms. Sarah E. Lukela Ms. Stacia M. Macmurray Ms. Aiza O. Madelo Ms. Catherine R. Maiava Mr. John W. Malingdan Ms. Sasha J. Mak Ms. Mary-Ruth C. Manding Ms. Charmaine Manuel Mr. and Mrs. Keith Y. Masunaga Ms. Helen H. Matsuoka Mr. and Mrs. Curtis K. Monma Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Miller, II Mr. Jose A. Miranda Mr. Yasuo Miyasato Mr. Bryant O. Miyake Mr. Anthony W. Moiso Ms. Julie Monroid Mr. Kyle G. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Seichi Nagai Mr. and Mrs. Jerry T. Nagatani Mr. James E. Nakamura Ms. Ja-Ann Novan Ms. Elizabeth M. Noyes Mr. and Mrs. Roland H. Ohata Ms. Georgiana S. Oshio Ms. Sharon P. Padilla-Hu, RN Ms. Audrey C. Pagala Ms. Cindy Paguyo Mr. Joshua B. Pananganan Mr. Royden S. Pascual Ms. Delores F. Paz Ms. Linh T. K. Pham Ms. Sheri D. Preitauer Ms. Yolanda I. Racca Ms. Esther H. Ringor Ms. Joyce Saelua Ms. Tracy M. Sakamoto Ms. Lisa Salazar Mr. Matthew Sasaki Mr. Alvin L. Santos

Mr. Garnet R. Saupan Ms. Dorothy Shepherd Ms. Karen T. Shigaki Mr. Allen M. Shimabukuro Mr. Mark K. Shiroma Ms. Shelby K. Shitabata Dr. Huidy Shu and Ms. Lalita Suzuki Ms. Roxanne M. Sivalop Sneha Sood, MD Ms. Judith A. Stitley Mr. Russell Sugai and Ms. Marie L. Duby-Sugai JC Taosaka Mr. Gilbert K. Tam Mr. Brian Tamamoto Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tamayose Mr. Ronald S. Tanaka Mr. Ieni Taumua Mr. Aaron C. Taylor Mr. Abraham A. Tengan Ms. Crystal M. Theel Ms. Jennifer E. Thieme Sandy and Kurtis Tsuha Ms. Renna L. Tuupoina Mr. Claude M. Uehara Robert and Elise Ueoka Ms. Naomi N. Unabia Mrs. Ruth R. Wakimura Mr. Matthew M. Wells, RN Ms. Paula C. O. Wilson Mrs. Elizabeth Wright Mrs. Gayle R. Yabuki Mr. David M. Yamaguchi Ms. Carol K. Yamamoto Elsie Yanagihara Family Keri-Ann K. N. Yasuhara Mr. Michael T. Yoneshige Mr. Roy Y. Yoshikawa In Memory of Gary Yoshioka Ms. Cammy Louise K. Young Ms. Alison D. Zecha

Straub Foundation Donors $1,000,000 & Above Anonymous Harry C. & Nee Chang C. Wong Foundation

$100,000-$999,999 Atherton Family Foundation Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP D. Suehiro Electric, Inc. The Dods Foundation Fergus & Company Frances and Jack Tsui IBEW Local Union 1186/ Electrical Contractors Association of Hawaii Island Insurance Foundation Marvin and Sandra Fong Family Foundation Colbert and Gail Matsumoto The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation The Joseph and Vera Zilber Charitable Foundation, Inc. James and Makiko Wei The Wo Family WorkStar and Max Clini

$50,000-$99,999 Clint and Suzy Churchill Honolulu Firefighters Foundation Clyde T. and Holly R. Kaneshiro Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kimi

$25,000-$49,999 Anonymous Chia-Ling Chang Charitable Foundation Mr. Stephen Dung and Ms. Adelia Chung Alvin Chung, DDS City Mill Company, Ltd. / Chung Kun Ai Foundation Norah W. Chung Ellen M. Koenig Memorial Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Harrison Myles & Kathy Inouye Family Foundation Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation

$10,000-$24,999 Anonymous (various) Nicolai Family Mr. David Douglass and Dr. Nanette LaShay Federal Fire Fighters of Hawaii/IAFF Local-F263 Mr. and Mrs. Art Gladstone Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hartman In Memory of Janet Kwong Yeung Ms. Carol M. Lee Mr. and Mrs. JN Musto Marilyn A. Park and Moon S. Park, MD Paul K. Hamai Trust Phillip Buck Olsen Trust Mr. Arthur T. Shak Mr. Jon Snook Anthony and Rosina Sun Ms. Ina G. Tateuchi Thomas Gottlieb & Carol Kirsh Schwab Charitable Fund Helen*, Jack and Kent Wakumoto

$5,000-$9,999 Anonymous Mr. Ward B. Brown* Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. F. Cheng Drs. Leslie Chun and Susan Lin Amy and Ryan Donn Ellsworth & Carla Peterson Charitable Foundation Florence Y. & Samuro Ichinose Foundation Jhamandas Watumull Fund Ms. Robin R. Johnson Kiewit Building Group Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kim Ms. Stella S. Lock Sandra Noon, DO David and Kellyn Okabe Jonathan H. Shun, MD Singer Foundation for the Advancement of BioMedical Science Mr. Allen H. Teshima Mr. Frederick Towfigh and Mrs. Risako Stegmayer Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wong

$1,000-$4,999 Anonymous (11) T. Michael and Carol Ai May Ms. Lynn P. Anderson-Demott Mr. and Mrs. Gene C. Armacost Mr. Jochanan Aronowicz Ms. Ann M. Bernson Mr. James R. Bolan Ms. Melissa K. Bolton Ms. Simone A. Borisov Mr. Lawrence A. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Cherry Ms. Aileen Chinen Bob Ching and Colleen Wong Ms. Elisa L. Chong, PA-C 41

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Mr. Travis Clegg Ms. Tracy A. Damitio Mr. and Mrs. Greg S. Dickhens Mr. and Mrs. S.K. Djou David and Dawn Dunbar Drs. Andrew and Jenifer Fong Ms. Susan Y. Fujita Steven T. and Louise K. N. Fukumoto Erica M. Garcia, MD Mrs. Sheri Gleason Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Goldcamp, III Ryan T. Hagino, MD Mr. Frank K. Hamada Mr. Chip Hammond Hawaii Dental Service Foundation Mr.* and Mrs. Roy Y. Hayashi Mr. and Mrs. David A. Heenan Alison Nakatani Heraclio Ms. Tracey L. Hewitt Mr. and Mrs. Masami Hironaka Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hornik Mr. Tooru Iwahashi Mrs. Janie H. Iwai Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jim On Mr. Lawrence M. Johnson Mrs. Eleanor B. Jones Francis Jusuf Ms. Jesha Mae B. Kalahiki-Gasper Mr. and Mrs. Calvin T. Kawakami Darcy Kessler Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kistner Ms. Lorraine S. Kunita Akemi and Misako Kurokawa Yvonne Kwan, MD Ms. Richanne T. Lam James Lin, MD Donald H. Lui, OD

Ms. Lorrie-Ann Y. Luke Mr. Kevin Lum Lonna Maile Ms. Robin C. L. Mann Mr. and Mrs. John R. Marihart Kevin Lui, OD and Elna Masuda, MD Ms. Naomi Masuda Mr. and Mrs. Milton T. Matsuda Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Matsumoto Matsuura Charitable Fund Ms. Kristi L. Maynard John V. Mickey, MD & Enid Lynn Rayner, MD Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Miyamoto Keith Miyashiro Ms. Marcianne Montoya Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. H. Moon Mrs. Barbara Y. Moriyama Nina B. Mullally and Peter M. Biggs Mr. and Mrs. Jason Nagai Dr. and Mrs. Cass Nakasone Ms. Eleanor M. M. J. Naone Neime Preston Fund at Schwab Charitable Matthew J. Nims, MD In Memory Of Tsuyako Nonaka Barbara and Gary North, Jr. Ms. Kathryn M. Omine Mr. Matt Pakkala and Mrs. Alana Kobayashi-Pakkala James H. Penoff, MD Ms. Laura G. Pladson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Proctor

Mrs. June S. Reinwald Mr. Michael J. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Hiroharu Sawada Robert W. Schulz, MD Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Shea Mrs. Katie A. Shigemitsu Lisa Shigemura, MD Steven C. Ai Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. J. Hans Strasser Mr. and Mrs. David E. Stumbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Paul I. Sunahara Ms. Jennifer Sur-Watanabe Marti Y. Taba, MD Mrs. June Takano Mr. Alvin A. Tanaka Dr. Terri Tanaka and Cary Tanaka Nick and Helene Teves The Compass Foundation The Rebecca W. Carter Trust The Robbins Burkert Charitable Fund Mr. Gregg Timmons Mr. and Mrs. Henry Y. Tokunaga Claire Tong Mr. David Torres, III Sid and Carrie Ann Tsutsui Mr. David Underriner Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Vara, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Weldon, III Carol and Gaylord Wilcox Dr. and Mrs. Sidney B.W. Wong

A New View CANCER PATIENTS OFTEN FACE A LONG, TIRING SERIES OF TREATMENTS. Small comforts can make all the difference.

Straub cancer patients have a new gift to help them through that time.

The 13 infusion suites at the Straub Cancer Center now have new televisions, thanks to a donation from Carol Mon Lee in memory of her husband, Jerry Bentley. The well-known and well-respected UH history professor and author was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2011. For months, the couple would come to Straub for his daily chemotherapy and infusions. Each time, they would spend hours in Room 6, known by the staff as the “Honeymoon Suite,” while Jerry received treatments.

“It was our home away from home,” Carol said. “We were surrounded by people like Tracey Hewitt [Straub Cancer Center 42

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Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Yamada Mr. Warren M. Yamauchi K. Albert Yazawa, MD Mr. Ken M. Yonamine Allen and Nobuko Zecha

$500-$999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Adaniya Ms. Erminia M. Aflague Mr. Kauhi K. Ahana Dr. and Mrs. Cedric K. Akau Mr. and Mrs. Clyde F. Akita Mr. Bruce J. Alcaraz, RRT Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Anbe Mr. Gordon A. Aoyagi Melinda J. Ashton, MD Mrs. Eleanor C. Au* Dr. and Mrs. V. Balaraman Dr. and Mrs. John F. Balfour Mr. Fred Brenner Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Brooks Ms. Mary J. Caday Ms. Fredrica Cassiday Ms. Lin Ann N. Chang Dr. David S. Chou Roberta & Newton Chu Ms. Rona A. Chung Mr. Keoki L. Clemente Mr. Richard H. Cox Will Burke and Leslie Crow Mrs. Vicky M. Crowder Mr. Vernon M. Durante Edmond & Mildred Ayling Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation

Ms. Judith W. C. Felipe Rick and Susie Fried Mr. Kyle T. Fukuda Ms. Octobela A. Gamata Dr. and Mrs. Dale M. Glenn Arthur and Mary-Ann Golden Drs. Gregory and Chari Hart Ms. Lauren M. Hasha Ms. Rosemary E. Herwig Ms. Debbie N. Hiraoka Katsuya A. Iizuka, MD Ms. Marietes E. Inofinada Shane Inoue, MD Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Y. Ishiyama Mr. George T. Iwahiro Mr. and Mrs. Hubert B. Jesse Ms. Jennifer J. Jones Mr. Glen A. Kaneshige Mr. Bryan J. Kapeckas Mr. Brian N. Kawano Ellen K. Kaye and Michael D. Kaye, MD Ms. Lynn R. Kikuchi Ms. Michelle L. Kubota Ms. Cynthia L. Kunishige Mr. Robert R. Kuntz, II and Ms. Marrie Y. Schaefer Mr. Lance T. Kushimi Ms. Joanne N. Kuwada Mr. and Mrs. Rex S. Kuwasaki Michael D. Lam, MD Mr. Leslie H.S. Lau Malia-Susanne L. Lee, MD Ms. Emilia Lorenzo Ms. MaryLou M. Loualhati Bennett Y. Loui, MD Mr. Todd D. Madden Manfred M. and Jeanette C. Masuda

arol Mon Lee (center, with C lei) with some of the Straub Cancer Center team who cared for her husband, Jerry.

FROM LEFT: Cheryl Ching, RN (retired); Ki May Tung, APRN; Tracey Hewitt, RN, Straub Cancer Center manager; Simone Borisov, Straub senior development officer; Carol Wilcox, RN (retired); Amy Takiguchi, RN; Dr. Ian Okazaki, HPH chief of oncology.

manager] and the other staff who were all so caring.”

To pass the time, Jerry would read. Carol would watch shows she downloaded on her iPad. And though Jerry died in July 2012, Carol always remembered the warmth and compassion of the Straub staff. On the 10th anniversary of his passing, she gifted the Cancer Center $10,000.

“They see so many patients, every day, every hour,” Carol said. “Mine is just one of hundreds, thousands of patient family stories that Tracey and her team have from the past 10 years. But what they do every day still warms my heart.”

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In Good Company ASK LINDA AND JN MUSTO ABOUT THE STRAUB MEDICAL CENTER DOCTORS WHO HAVE HELPED THEM, and the couple can quickly make a list.

Internal medicine physician Dr. Erma Jose at the Straub Clinic in Kāne’ohe.

Otolaryngologist Dr. John Cho. Sports medicine physician Dr. Michael Yamazaki.

Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Cass Nakasone and Dr. Edward Weldon both operated on JN, who said, “there are no two finer surgeons in this town.”

Straub doctors and their teams have guided them through some of their most frightening medical moments. When Linda felt dizzy while teaching at Leeward Community College, neurologist Dr. Mark Gerber identified two aneurysms in her MRIs. He continues to monitor her to this day. When JN Musto needed surgery for

cysts on his liver, surgeon Dr. Gregorio Maldini was there for him. So was urologist Dr. Todd Miller when slight changes in his annual tests detected prostate cancer.

“Straub has such wonderful physicians,” JN said. “The care is extraordinary.”

They are the reasons why the Mustos donate to Straub Medical Center. They have made gifts in recognition of 15 different physicians to the Physicians Fund. The fund is available to all of Straub’s dedicated doctors who create events, activities and workshops for the well-being of their fellow physicians. It’s a way Linda and JN can help enhance the health of those who have made it their lifeworks to save the lives of others.

Linda and JN Musto.

Ms. Ericka S. Matamua Keith and Eileen Matsumoto Mrs. Shirley K. Matsumoto Mr. Wade Matsuura Ms. Lise D. McGrew Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Miyamura Dr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Moore Mr. Kevin M. Mullally Ms. Gail M. Murakami Mr. Gary Y. Nakamatsu Col. and Mrs. George M. Nakano, USAF, Ret. Ms. Kit Y. Ng, CRNA Ms. Ayako N. Nishimoto Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Noh Susan Nonaka Ms. Karen K. Oda Mrs. Gertrude N. Ogawa Ian J. Okazaki, MD Michael C. O’Shea, DMD Ms. Michele L. Otake Ms. Terri Pacheco Ms. Cindy Paguyo Mr. Robert N. Painter Mr. Nilesh Patel Mr. Jason M. Pauls Ms. Monica A. Pierce Monica M. Price, MD Ms. Brittnny B. Pulido Ms. Teresa M. Sarajina Lois R. Saruwatari, MD Mr. Richard Scofield James S. Sheperd, MD Mr. Scott T. Shiraishi Ms. Jessica E. Sphar Mr. Win H. Straube and Mrs. Meredani Ligica LeClair Mr. and Mrs. Keith K. Taketa

Mr. Harry Y. Takimoto and Family Ike D. Tanabe, MD Mr. Len K. Tanaka Mr. Dean H. Tateyama Ronnie B. N. Texeira, MD Ms. Kathleen K. Thomas Mrs. Sandra H. Tobita Ms. Myrna Anne Topolinski Ms. Sunshine Topping Mrs. Kay K. Uesugi Ms. Alice M.J. Watanabe Ms. Kristin L. Wauke Ms. Jaime M. Wheeler Mrs. Valerie Wong Mr. and Mrs. Winston K. Q. Wong Mrs. Sheri S. Yanagida Mikela Yarawamai, MD Dr. and Mrs. Eric K. S. Yee Ms. Mary N. Yoshida Ms. Connie Yoshioka Geri Q. L. Young, MD, and Robert J. Teichman, MD* Ms. Alison D. Zecha

$250-$499 Anonymous (9) Mr. Keith H. Abe Ms. Michelle M. Acdal Ms. Adelfa D. Acidera Ms. Rexie K. Adlawan Ms. Glenda P. Agapay Mr. Dennis S. Agena Ms. Leslie Ann J. Agpaoa Mrs. Teresa Y. Agraan Ms. Joen V. M. Aguinaldo

Midasy and Rosario O. Aisek Ms. Diana S. Akamine Ms. Hazel D. Andres Nathan Angle, MD Mr. Davyne J. Asato Mr. Tyler J. Asuncion Mrs. Marian T. Au Ms. Michelle Ayau Ms. Debralyn A. Baldonado Ms. Jeanette E. Balino Ms. Alyssa M. Barnes Mrs. Jean M. Bart Ms. Anita K. Bascar Mr. and Mrs. Rodelio S. Baysa Ms. Elizabeth Berry Craig S. Boddy, MD Mrs. Kristen K. Bonilla Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Boteilho, Jr. Mr. Stephen R. Bowman Mr. Troy G. Branstetter Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Brent Mr. and Mrs. David A. Brooks Mr. Jarrett Bryan Mr. Brian R. Buchner Mikiko A. Y. Bunn, MD Ms. Lindlee M. H. Butcher Ms. Doreen N. Cadavona Ms. Amy D. Caliboso Mr. and Mrs. J. Frisbee Campbell Johnny and Michelle Cantillo

Ms. Judith G. Caro Ms. Kaohulani B. Catrett Janny H. Chen, MD, and David C. Cho, MD Ms. Cecily P. Cheung Ms. Brianne M. Chinen Ms. Virgie R. Choy Ms. Evelyn S. H. Chun Steve and Liz Uyehara Ms. Barbara A. Coles Mr. Francisco A. Conde Ms. Joan F. Conde Mr. Rajan R. Crispino Ms. Jennifer K. Dacumos Mr. Albert K. Dayag Ms. Yan X. Ding Ms. Jacquelyn D. Dizon Ms. Ashley N. Domanay Netley J. D’Souza, MD Ms. Donna C. Dullaga Philip H. Dunn, MD Ms. Jeiko Marie D. Durusan Mr. and Mrs. Kenton T. Eldridge Samuel J. Evans, MD Ms. Sesilia A. Felise Mrs. Kris A. Fernandez Ms. Sarah E. Fleming Ms. Gina-Fe G. Foster Ms. Emily Francis Ms. Lana C. Frutoz Rebekah S. Fu, MD Harold and Lorenne Fujii Mr. and Mrs. Ichiro Fukumoto Ms. Anielyn T. Galanto Ms. Joann C. T. Galendez Ms. Crystal V. Gaoat Ms. Charlotte S. Geronimo

Mrs. Nina M. Giovanetti Dr. and Mrs. Roman W. Glamb Mrs. Lisa C. Goo Gordon & Anita Nihei Fund Mr. Ellis W. Goto Ms. France Reina Graves Ms. Deborah K. Hacker Mr. Noa S. Halalilo Ms. Wendy F. Hamamoto Ms. Maureen M. Hara Ms. Emma L. Henderson Ms. Mary A. Henry Ms. Shanell W. Hesia Ms. Tanya N. Higa Ms. Karen K. Higuchi Ms. Emyline M. Hiraki Mr. Vernon Hirata Mr. Terence K. Ho Ms. Hye Gyeong Holzman, RN B. Hoshino Ms. Sherilynn K. Hubin Mr. Bruce Huegel Ms. Savannah T. Idica Mrs. Carol H. Igarashi Mr. and Mrs. Kei Iinuma Ms. LaTara R. Inouye Mr. Herbert Isoda Ms. Rindy A. Ito Ms. Karie M. Izuo Ms. Lori A. Jansen Ms. Nicole M. Jenkins Ms. Betsy M. Kagawa Mr. Wallace K. Kahapea Mr. Dave K. Kanda Mr. Glenn Y. Kawabata Mr. and Mrs. Masayuki Kawahara 43

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Mr. and Mrs. Dean K. Kawano Charlene Kealoha Ms. Sherill J. Kearns Ms. Susan R. Kehano Mr. Eugene Kennedy Ms. Joy C. Kikuchi Ms. Sarah Kim Mr. Donald H. King Mr. Dallas D. Kinlaw Ms. Shaylynn K. Kiyota Kryss Y. Kojima, MD Ms. Kari-Ann K. Koki Mr. and Mrs. Kenji Komata Chad and Kim Koyanagi Mrs. Michiko Kusaka Mr. and Mrs. Allen T. Kusano Ms. Kathleen C. Kwak Ms. Erin Lalau Mr. Adam Landeroz Mrs. Stella W. Y. Laroza Mr. Lawrence G. K. Lau Mr. and Mrs. Jerry S. H. Lau Dane C. Lee, MD Mr. H. Van Lee Mark K. C. Lee, MD Ms. Pat Lee Mrs. Michelle I. Leonardi Mr. Norman Lewis Ms. Sarah E. Lukela Ms. Amelia C. Lum Ms. Victoria Luna Ms. Leigh-Tasha K. Luna-Leiato Jose R. M. Madamba, MD, and Gloria M. Madamba, MD Ms. Melinda R. Magnayon Prado Ms. Catherine R. Maiava Mr. Ronald M. Malilay Mr. James Y. Marn, Jr. Ms. Janice M. Masaki Ms. Pauline Y. Masaki Ms. Joy R. Matsuyama Ms. Karen K. Mayeda Ms. Leilani A. Melegrito Mr. Steven J. Migdol Mr. Geoffrey E. Milford The Honorable Marie N. Milks and Mr. William Woods Milks

Mr. Asa C. Mills Ms. Debra L. Miyagi Mr. and Mrs. Edward Y. Miyata Glenn Miyataki, PhD Ms. Raina N. Miyoshi Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Moats Ms. Jessica W. Moriki Ms. Rayna M. Morris Ms. Jana K. Moses Mr. Joseph G. Mottershaw Mrs. Kristene Y. Murakami Kimberly K. Naahielua, MD Ms. Kathleen K. H. Nakagawa Beau K. Nakamoto, MD Ms. Reiko E. Nakamoto Mr. Robert Nakasone Ms. Nikki L. Neumann Ms. Heather M. Newcomb Ms. Joann F. A. Newman Mr. Dang Ngo Ms. Jessica S. Niles Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Nishida Ms. Mary N. Nishimoto Mrs. Lorraine T. Noda Ms. Myrtle H. Nyuha Mr. Guy Ogata Mr. Donn P. T. Ojiri Ms. Janyce E. Okashige Ms. Karen T. H. Okuhara Mr. Dean T. Omiya Ms. Nora J. Onaga Mr. Glen M. Onato Mr. and Mrs.* Herbert H. Otaguro Pacific Hearing Care Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Padilla Ms. Sharon P. Padilla-Hu, RN Mr. and Mrs. George H. Pain Mr. Yeon S. Pak Mr. and Mrs. David L. Patrick Mrs. Josephine M. Pelch

Ms. Lucille J. Pezzulo Mr. Robert Porter Deborah Putnam, MD Ms. Eva G. Rabusa Mr. Dennis M. Ramos Ms. Doreen N. Ranne Mr. Jonel Q. Rapanut Oscar and Violeta Raquel Mrs. Diane Reitsperger Mr. James L. Reyes Ms. Regina Joyce B. Reyes Ms. Lucy S. Richmond Ms. Lisa M. Rivera Ms. Tumuatasi Rosen Ms. Jovielyn N. Royal Ms. Laurie S. Rubie Ms. Jean D. Sakamoto, RN Mrs. Helen T. O. Sako Jorge C. Samaniego, MD Ms. Shirley A. Samonte Ms. Tina M. Sampaia Ms. Sherri L. Santos Alberto S. Santos-Ocampo, MD Mrs. Bertha K. Sasaki Ms. Donna K. Sasaki Mr. Matthew Sasaki Mr. Stephen T. Saure Ms. Shani D. Schlemmer Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Schroeder Mr. Matthew L. Selle Ms. Gail L. Semans Mr. Chauncey S. Seto Ms. Dara A. Shelton Mr. Greg Shimabuku Mr. and Mrs. Kazuo Shimabukuro Annette A. Shimizu, PhD Aleck Soon, MD Kosta Stojanovich, MD Ms. Sharon C. N. Stokka, RN Mr. Karl T. Suenishi and Ms. Doreen Ono-Suenishi

Empowering Through Giving HOW CAN WE PLAY A BIGGER ROLE IN HELPING THE COMMUNITY? That’s the question that prompted the leaders of WorkStar Injury Recovery Center to try something they had never done before.

WorkStar already provides comprehensive services for people recovering from workplace injuries, car accidents or dealing with chronic pain. But Max Clini, Workstar’s president, and Jaylin Winchester, Workstar’s chief operating officer, wanted 44

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Mr. David W. Sugawa Glen H. Sugiyama, MD Mr. Won Sik Suh Mr. and Mrs. Eugene E. Sumida Drs. Leslie D.* and Delle S. Swindale Ms. Amanda N. Tajima Mr. Roy R. Takamune Mr. Shigemasa Tamanaha JC Taosaka Ms. Crystal M. Theel Ms. Jennifer E. Thieme Ms. Bernadette M. Tiburcio Ms. Evelyn F. Tomari Ms. Jessica J. Tsukamoto, RN Mr. Mark Uchima Robert and Elise Ueoka Ms. Floraine F. Van Orden Ms. Tara L. Vaughn Mr. Eloy C. Villalba Ms. Mary Ann E. Villamil Ms. Ashley F. Villegas Peter Wang, MD Ms. Maria M. Warren Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Watanabe Dana T. Watanabe, MD Ms. Kristy C. Watanabe Mrs. Julie T. Watumull Ms. Kimberly A. Webster Ms. Hope C. West Ms. Brittney M. L. White, RN Dr. and Mrs. Roger L. White Mr. Kunane R. A. Wooton Mr. Mathaniel L. Worthy Mrs. Elizabeth Wright Ms. K. Yamada Ms. Sheena E. Yamashiro Ms. Amanda B. Yee Mr. and Mrs. Ian K. P. Yee Ms. Kristin E. Yokota Mr. Roy H. Yoshimoto Mrs. Joyce O. Yoshino Mr. and Mrs. Gary T. Yoshitake

Ms. Karen L. Young Mrs. Victoria L. Young Mr. Gregory E. Zaryske Ms. Julie E. Zecha Ms. Michelle L. Zippay

Wilcox Health Foundation Donors $1,000,000 & Above Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg

$100,000 - $999,000 Carlos Santana 2011 Trust

$50,000 - $99,999 Anonymous Bill Karst and Ginny Merdes Charitable Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Antone & Edene Vidinha Charitable Trust G.N. Wilcox Trust

$25,000 - $49,000 Bank of Hawaii Foundation D. Suehiro Electric, Inc. Gather Federal Credit Union Kaua’i Kōkua Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mel C. Ventura

ROM LEFT: Art Gladstone, HPH F executive vice president and chief strategy officer; Jaylin Winchester, WorkStar chief operating officer; and Max Clini, WorkStar president.

to do more. In 2022, the company held its first-ever employee giving campaign.

“We wanted to involve the entire organization so that this would be something we all could feel that we’re a part of,” Jaylin said.

Max was so inspired that he personally matched what his employees raised. Together, they raised a total of $25,000 for Straub’s new health care campus of the future.

“In the local health care community, we all know each other and we know the good work that we’re all doing,” Jaylin said.

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A Clearer View WILCOX MEDICAL CENTER’S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT has a powerful new tool that allows medical professionals to see more clearly what’s happening inside a patient’s body when every second matters.

A $25,000 donation from D. Suehiro Electric, Inc., helped the department purchase a new, state-ofthe-art ultrasound system. It features vastly improved image quality compared to previous systems, giving the doctors and their staff a much more detailed look at what is going on beneath the surface.

$10,000 - $24,000 Anonymous Club at Kukui’ula Community Benefit Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation CO-OP Foundation Willie and Yori Milo Takenaka Corporation Kawailoa Development Mr. Kent K. Wakumoto Geri Q. L. Young, MD, and Robert J. Teichman, MD*

$5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous (various) Alexander & Baldwin, LLC Mrs. Pamela W. Dohrman Wayne Fujioka and Carol Valentine Dr. and Mrs. John T. Funai Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Goodale Harry C. & Nee Chang C. Wong Foundation Mr. Paul C. Loizeaux, Jr. Mr. Dennis Matsuwaki David and Kellyn Okabe Dr. Michael and Gail Oride Shioi Construction, Inc. Suste, Inc. dba Kountry Style Kitchen The Golden Miracle Charitable Fund of Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Helen* and Jack Wakumoto

$1,000 - $4,999 Ms. Mary Jean Abigania Mrs. Catherine A. Adams* Mr. and Mrs. Richard Albrecht BBCP Kukui’ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC

Marina and Bill Brown Ms. Jen Chahanovich Ms. Kristiina Chapman Bob Ching and Colleen Wong Reverend Richard C. Chun Robert Conrad, MD Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford Cushnie Construction Company, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. W. Montague Downs David and Dawn Dunbar Michael and Stephanie Ellis Fankhauser Family Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation Mrs. Tatsuko Fujimoto Carol A. Fujiyoshi, MD Mrs. June Futenma Mr. and Mrs. David W. Goodale Mr. Bro Halff Huddy Family Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Imparato Indian River Community Foundation Mr. Lawrence M. Johnson Dr. Christopher A. Jordan and Dr. Elaine Y. Kubota Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kamm Kauai Tent & Party Rental, Inc. Kickin’ Corona Benefit Rodeo Mr. and Mrs. G. Patrick Kuzmer James Lin, MD Ms. Robin Lotu Matson Navigation Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Tad T. Miura, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Murakoshi Mr. and Mrs. Conrad H. Murashige Dr. and Mrs. Mitsugi M. Nakashima

“We use it every day,” said Dr. Thomas Del Ninno, Wilcox emergency physician. “We use it to see if someone has a collapsed lung or retinal detachment. It can show how well someone’s heart is operating or if a trauma patient has blood in their abdomen.”

This information allows the medical team to assess conditions and enact treatments faster. And in a place where time is of the essence, the new ultrasound system is proving to be an invaluable and lifesaving tool.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Nakea Ms. Danita Dee Narciso Mr. Anthony O’Keefe Princeville Ranch Adventures Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Richardson, III Bruce and Leiana Robinson Mr. Michael J. Robinson John and Christine Sanguinetti Ms. Catherine A. Sataraka Mrs. Hannah Sirois Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Sirois Mr. Bill Skelton Takenaka Kauai Healthcare Fund - Kawailoa Development The Hale Uluwehi Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable The Robbins Burkert Charitable Fund Claire Tong Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Vara, Jr. Ms. Karen Wachsmuth Wateree Dreams Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Zenon K. Wong Robert Wotring, MD Ms. Kari Yokota

$500 - $999 Anonymous (2) Ms. A-Nancy F. Acorda Aaron E. Adair, DC Ms. Angelyn A. Allado-Racca Ms. Sarah H. Anson Clyner Antalan, MD Melinda J. Ashton, MD Ms. Michelle Ayau Ms. Lori J. Banach Ms. Lori Banasihan Mr. Michael R. Barroga Jason G. J. Bechard, MD Ms. Kathryn M. Bieker

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Kaua’i Mayor Derek Kawakami and Jen Chahanovich, president and CEO of Wilcox Medical Center and CEO of Kaua’i Medical Clinic, with some of the donated bikes and skateboards.

TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF KAUA‘I’S LITTLE RIDERS, the annual Keiki Bike & Skateboard Safety Day returned to Wilcox Medical Center in August 2022 following a two-year pause due to the pandemic.

More than 300 people attended the public event. At one of the most popular booths, Wilcox physicians helped measure children’s heads so they could select the best-fitting helmets. The helmets were free of charge for keiki.

“Children’s heads grow really rapidly, especially in the first three to four years of life, so you have to fit the helmet properly,” said Dr. Robert Wotring, longtime Wilcox pediatrician and Wilcox’s chief of staff.

Dozens of lucky keiki also went home with a new ride, thanks to community members who donated a total of 32 bicycles and 30 skateboards. Among the donors were Kaua’i County Mayor Derek Kawakami and his wife, Monica.

“It takes a village to raise a child,” the mayor said. “We want to get them out of the house, away from S C A N here video games, and outdoors in the to join the fun of the beautiful sunshine sweating, laughing 2022 event. and playing. This event helps kickstart all that.”

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PLANNED GIVING

Leaving a Lasting Legacy Dorothy Shepherd remembers hiring Pali Momi Medical Center’s first employees by looking for people with passion.

FOR DOROTHY SHEPHERD, HELPING TO OPEN PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER WAS A DREAM OPPORTUNITY. “How many people get to be a part of putting something together from the ground up?”

Dorothy said while looking through photos of Pali Momi’s construction in the pages of her personal photo album.

Dorothy closely watched the building go up in 1989, while working to hire the medical center’s original staff. She was Pali Momi’s first vice president of nursing and patient affairs. As she interviewed prospective employees, Dorothy remembers looking for workers who were willing to make a long-term commitment to the community.

“People are what make an institution, so I asked everyone why they were interested in coming and what they would bring to Pali Momi,” Dorothy said.

“I questioned each person’s vision for our new facility. Then I determined if their vision would make Pali Momi what it needed to be. If they showed that passion, we hired them.”

That expectation for quality, which Dorothy and many others instilled from day one, remains the standard of care at Pali Momi today. Dorothy is still contributing to Pali Momi’s success, now as a

Former co-workers surprised Dorothy Shepherd (center) with a reunion at Pali Momi Medical Center. Art Gladstone (left), HPH executive vice president and chief strategy officer, worked with Dorothy when he was a nurse at Pali Momi. Jocelyn Granier (right), Pali Momi house supervisor, is an original employee of the medical center.

donor. The retired nurse leader has designated the medical center as a beneficiary in her will. It’s a planned gift that she is as proud of as she is of the impact Pali Momi has had on the health of the community and its dedicated workers.

“Pali Momi gave me so much,” Dorothy said.

“There are so many personal and professional growth opportunities that allowed me to become who I am. My hope is to give somebody else the same opportunity to do something every day that makes a difference. You must give back to fund the resources needed for hospitals like Pali Momi. Facilities can’t do it by themselves.”

If you are interested in making a lasting impact by joining our Legacy Society at any of Hawai’i Pacific Health’s medical centers, call 808-535-7100 or visit Give2HPH.org/Make-A-Gift/Overview.

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