Inspire Magazine - 2016

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THE FOUNDATIONS OF HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH

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Aloha supporters, We are extremely excited to bring back this philanthropy publication for our four foundations at Hawai‘i Pacific Health. We first introduced “Inspire” in 2007. The booklet was published annually to keep our donors connected to all of the great programs and services made possible TABLE OF CONTENTS

because of gifts to our not-for-profit hospitals.

At a time when the integrity of how donations are used is as important

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Your Gift. Your Impact.

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STRAUB FOUNDATION Concetta DiLeo: Finding the Right Words to Live By

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and how gifts help us fulfill our mission at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Pali Momi Medical Center, Straub Medical Center and Wilcox Medical Center. We’ll hear from patients and caregivers about the connections being made that are life changing, ground breaking and heartwarming. We’ll also share stories and photos from events and

Clyde Kaneshiro: A Sign of Commitment

sponsorships that are impacting our work, including our fundraising

Cancer Center at Pali Momi

efforts as Hawai‘i’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

WILCOX HEALTH FOUNDATION A Family Trust Enhances Nursing Education James Hoyle: The Power of Pet Therapy

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make a difference. Every issue of “Inspire” will feature each foundation

PALI MOMI FOUNDATION

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as the contribution itself, we want to show you exactly how your dollars

Hawai‘i Pacific Health recently unveiled a new mission that we believe promotes the value of one system providing high quality care, clinical integration, convenience and the latest technology across one enterprise.

Our mission now is to create a healthier Hawai‘i. With the renewal of this outreach publication to our supporters, we hope to highlight those healthier initiatives for the well-being of all of Hawai‘i.

KAPI‘OLANI HEALTH FOUNDATION

Our goal is to live up to the name “Inspire” in all that we do. Donors,

Diamond Head Tower Opening

patients, doctors, staff members and volunteer leaders serve as our

Building Hope: Nan, Inc.’s $1 Million Gift

inspiration every day. We hope you always know that. Thank you again for your generosity.

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CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK Julie Kobayashi: The Heart of a Champion

Sincerely,

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EVENTS PHOTO COLLAGE

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PLANNED GIVING

Thomas J. Mundell

Edith Preuett: Investing in Retirement

Senior Vice President, Philanthropy / THE FOUNDATIONS OF HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH

COVER PHOTO: Straub Patient - Concetta DiLeo

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your your GIFT,

IMPACT

PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER: Retina Surgical Equipment Donations to Pali Momi’s Retina Research Fund helped purchase new equipment for the retina center. The Keeler Cryomatic System III is used to treat disorders of the lids or eyes, and will allow more ease and precision in ocular surgeries. In 1993, Pali Momi established the first retina center in the state dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of retina diseases. The Retina Research Fund supports outreach services, equipment purchases, and education programs.

KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN: Lifesaving Oxygen Machines Donations made at Hawai‘i Costco Wholesale warehouses will go toward two Cardiohelp units for Kapi‘olani’s Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). This lifesaving equipment takes over the work of a child’s lungs and sometimes heart. A child can be on the Cardiohelp unit for several days to a few weeks, giving his or her body time to rest and recover. Once the heart or the lungs have mended and can function properly on its own, the child is removed from the equipment.

WILCOX MEDICAL CENTER: Upgraded TVs for Infusion Center At Wilcox, donations are helping to pay for upgraded swing-arm televisions for the infusion center chairs. During treatments, some patients have to stay for four to eight hours every day. TVs provide some distraction and comfort. It will help to create a safe, emotionally and physically comforting space, which can play a central role in the healing process.

STRAUB MEDICAL CENTER : Recovery Recliners Thanks to your generous donations, Straub was able to purchase 12 Hill-Rom recliners for patients recovering from joint replacement surgery for $23,508. The specialized seating allows patients to rest comfortably and helps their bodies to recover without compromising the surgical work that was just performed.

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Finding

THE RIGHT WORDS TO LIVE BY

IN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LETTERS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS, CONCETTA DILEO CHOOSES ONE WORD TO SUM UP THE YEAR. IN 2014, THAT WORD WAS “PRESERVATION” BECAUSE SHE SPENT A LOT OF TIME TAKING CARE

But the personal touches were what lifted Concetta’s spirits the most.

“My friend and I had lymphoma at the same time,” she said. “After two

OF HERSELF WITH CANCER. SHE NEVER THOUGHT OF LYMPHOMA, AS A

years, she got hers back. When I was

PERMANENT PART OF HER, IT WAS SOMETHING SHE NEEDED TO ATTEND

feeling fatigued, I wondered if it were the same for me. I shared my concern

TO, NURTURE, AND GET PAST.

One thing that comforted Concetta

with my oncologist. Because of my

were her experiences with competent,

concern, right after the blood results

caring doctors at Straub Medical Center.

came back, Dr. Ian Okazaki had his

When they diagnosed a growth on her

assistant Gemma call me to say

nose, they detected a tumor on her

everything was OK. I really appreciated

optic nerve. Treating it saved her

his sensitivity and the results made

eyesight. Concetta also loved being

me very happy.”

able to dance a couple of weeks after

Concetta has always given to Straub

her hip surgeries. She has a tremendous

as a way of showing appreciation

amount of confidence in the

for her wonderful care. Recently she

physicians at Straub.

donated money for a new training and conference room for the bone and joint center in honor of orthopedic

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PLANNED GIVING Learn more about Charitable Gift Annuities on page 15. It’s a chance to let your money be a gift to others while also serving as income

surgeon Dr. Cass Nakasone. The former

“It’s remarkable that a donor is so

school principal also established a

committed to this and I know patients

charitable gift annuity especially for

will benefit from our understanding of

Straub. She created a scholarship to

how modern medicine complements

encourage physicians at Straub to

non-traditional practices that promote

multiple assets, and be given as

learn integrative medicine, so they can

mind, body and spirit.”

an outright gift, a bequest after

have more tools to better care for their patients.

Concetta said. “When you give, you get

“Integrated medicine is a discipline that we want to be aware of as we partner with patients in preventative and comprehensive health care,” said internist Dr. Kathleen Kozak. “Concetta’s contribution has allowed me to learn more about alternative methods for healing responses.

“Giving is receiving. It’s just that simple,”

back to you. Charitable gift annuities are simply one of a variety of gift vehicles known as planned gifts.

These gifts can be funded with

passing, or a gift made today to provide significant tax benefits and lifelong income.

back in a million different ways.”

Inspired by her experience with cancer, Concetta is now working at finding more time to have fun. She is selling her home to free her up so she can take art and dance courses, travel, read, cook, exercise and enjoy the company of her friends.

Thanks to ever-changing research and devoted doctors, “Whenever I hear the word cancer, I feel the word hope,” she said.

“ Giving is receiving. It’s just that simple...when you give, you get back in a million different ways.”

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A SIGN OF

commitment

WALK INTO THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER AND YOU MAY NOTICE SOMETHING NEW. A SIGN NOW DESIGNATES THE AREA THE CLYDE AND HOLLY KANESHIRO LOBBY. THE KANESHIROS HAVE NEVER BEEN TREATED THERE, BUT THE LIFESAVING CARE OF A CLOSE FRIEND AT PALI MOMI CHANGED THEIR LIVES AND INSPIRED THEM TO GIVE. Clyde and Harold Nakabayashi work

His wife, Rita, remembers one fright-

“The key step is we had a good cardiac

together at Honolulu Disposal Service.

ening moment when he stopped

ultrasound team that was able to

They are more than just coworkers.

responding. She rushed to his side.

get the right picture of the heart valve

Clyde’s father, Hideo, asked Harold to join his company 40 years ago and in the decades since, the Kaneshiros and Nakabayashis have become ‘ohana. So when Harold was rushed to the emergency room, it hit both homes hard.

“I went to work but I couldn’t make it through the day,” Harold recalled.

“I came home and told my wife it’s time to go the hospital.”

Harold was admitted to Pali Momi.

“I held his face to mine and said, ‘You can’t leave yet,’” she said. “He kind of came out of it. That’s when we found out he had congestive heart failure.”

and measure the right pressures so we could make the accurate diagnosis,” said Harold’s cardiologist, Dr. Abhijeet Koli. “[Harold’s recovery] is just reaffirming to us, that this is

Harold was treated at Pali Momi’s

why we do what we do. We have

Cardiac Catheterization Lab—the only

a great team and a great group of

such unit in Central and West O‘ahu—

doctors that are as good as any place

and eventually had to undergo heart

in the country at performing these

surgery. Every test, every procedure

procedures.”

there helped Harold toward his second chance at life.

His condition worsened.

“They didn’t know if I was going to make it,” he said. “It was like ‘All hands on deck.’ All of these doctors and nurses were trying to decide what was wrong with me.”

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“ ... we need to support the medical needs of Pali Momi to give people, like our dear friend Harold, every chance to live life to the fullest...”

A New Cancer Center Cancer patients will soon have a resource unlike any other in Hawai‘i: one convenient and centralized location for cancer care in the new Hawai‘i Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center. The state-of-the-art center will provide diagnosis, treatment and support Clyde and Holly visited Harold at Pali

services for patients from Central and West O‘ahu.

Momi and continued to check in with

A groundbreaking ceremony in August marked the first phase of the

him throughout his recovery. In honor

center, which will be completed in fall of 2017. The 24,000-square-foot

of the care he received, the Kaneshiro

space, located at Pearlridge Center, will be renovated to provide rooms

family gave Pali Momi a monetary

for coordinated cancer care including physician consultations, radiation

donation to help the hospital continue

oncology therapy, infusion therapy and cancer navigation services. The

its mission to serve the community.

center is being built in partnership with the Cancer Center of Hawai‘i,

“This experience reminded us that life is fragile and we need to support the

which has provided radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients for more than 20 years.

medical needs of Pali Momi to give

“It’s unfortunate that cancer continues to impact so many lives, but

people, like our dear friend Harold,

the advancements in technology and treatments are helping more people

every chance to live life to the fullest,”

fight this disease,” said Pali Momi Medical Center’s Chief Medical Officer

Clyde said.

Dr. James Kakuda. “We’re proud that Pali Momi can provide access to

Harold has recovered and continues to

this type of care for our patients, and appreciate our partnership with the

work with Clyde. But now he definitely

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i to help make our vision for this cancer center at

makes his health a top priority.

Pali Momi a reality."

“Who would ever think that something

"We are very pleased to be partnering with Hawai‘i Pacific Health and

like this could happen so suddenly,”

Pali Momi Medical Center to provide access to new technology and

said Rita.

services that have not previously been available on this side of the island," said Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Founder Dr. John Lederer.

The center will be designed and completed in multiple phases.

Pali Momi is reaching out for community support to fund the next phases

HEART CARE FUND

of construction.

Donations to Pali Momi’s Heart Care Fund help provide a full range of services in adult cardiology including technical procedures to open arteries, treat and prevent heart attacks and relieve chest pain. Pali Momi offers the only interventional cardiac catheterization lab and the only certified primary stroke center in Central and West O‘ahu.

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A PRIVATE TRUST

enhances

NURSING EDUCATION

WHEN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY HAPPENS, HOSPITAL STAFF MUST BE PREPARED. AT WILCOX MEDICAL CENTER, MANIKINS ARE PROVING TO BE THE ANSWER. THE LIFE-SIZE MODELS OF HUMANS ARE THE NEXT BEST THING TO WORKING ON A REAL PERSON. THE COMPUTERIZED SIMULATOR MANIKINS ARE ALREADY GIVING NURSES ON KAUA‘I CONFIDENCE TO HANDLE SITUATIONS THEY MAY HAVE ONLY SEEN IN TEXTBOOKS.

“We recently did a trauma simulation

“Using manikins in clinical simulations

and we utilized the emergency room

allows staff to ‘practice on plastic’

staff who don’t typically get their

first,” Jaeda said. “It’s important that

hands on some of the equipment

we have these scenarios because on

this drill called for,” said clinical nurse

average Wilcox delivers 600 babies

educator Paula Hulme. “The staff

a year. With the SimMom we will be

expressed how invaluable of a lesson

able to train our nurses on varying

it was to have a pulse or no pulse on

complications so that we can be ready

the simulator. It gave exposure to a

for whatever we are faced with.”

procedure that is so rare for them.”

Nursing education at work on Sim Manikin

The SimMom will be part of a new

Soon Wilcox nurses will be able to

simulation lab the Wilcox Health

prepare for other emergencies. The

Foundation is hoping to build in the

hospital recently received a $55,466

hospital with more funding from the

grant from the Antone & Edene

community. If all goes as planned,

Vidinha Charitable Trust for a Sim-

the new lab will be completed by the

Mom, a simulation manikin that trains

beginning of next year. A large room

people for high-risk birth situations.

will hold a group of simulators includ-

As the only hospital on Kaua‘i, Wilcox

ing a pregnant mother, a newborn and

does not handle high-risk births every

a male patient so the staff can gather

day. The state-of-the-art technology

around beds and practice in-the-mo-

will allow hospital staff to experience

ment medical decisions in real time.

simulated births, birthing in different positions, cutting the umbilical cord, automobile accident trauma and other various complications of pregnancy.

“I think it’s really exciting to have our own dedicated space,” says clinical nurse educator Paula. “There are times when we are trying to work

Nursing manager Jaeda Elvenia is

around available patient rooms that

confident this new resource will in-

if needed, force us to cancel training.

crease the quality of nursing

This lab will allow us to maintain our

education.

realistic treatments without worrying about losing our space.”

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THE POWER OF PET THERAPY James Hoyle knew he wanted to be an artist since he was 6 years old.

W I LCOX E M E R G E N CY ROOM FUND

Growing up in Nashville, Tenn., James was immediately taken by the

This fund was established in

beauty of landscapes. In the late 1970s, he came to Hanapepe, Kaua‘i,

2002. Donations help purchase

where the island’s lush sceneries provided a rich template for inspiration.

However, his work came to an abrupt halt on October 25, 2015 when he was rushed to Wilcox Medical Center for emergency surgery.

and maintain the state-of-the-art equipment and supplies needed to serve emergency room patients at Wilcox every day.

“I called 911, the team rushed me to Wilcox and the staff performed a surgery that saved my life,” James said.

James spent two months in the hospital recovering from the operation.

His social worker at Wilcox, Trish Bratton, said when she first met James, “He wasn’t eating or taking his medication and was mostly unresponsive.”

He did mention that he missed his dog. The staff decided to introduce James to Wilcox’s therapy dog, a labradoodle named Rudy.

Rudy proved to be a great companion and he visited James multiple times, including Christmas Day. Slowly James became more responsive.

“James was the first patient that Rudy saw and Rudy‘s presence had a lot to do with his recovery,” Trish said. “His visits eventually became an incentive for James to want to get healthy and take his medication.”

Rudy did so well that he became the first Chief Canine Officer for Wilcox.

Animals have long been recognized for their ability to help people cope with emotional issues related to illness. They also provide companionship when people might just need it the most.

James was so grateful for the care provided that he gave a gift to Wilcox to

“ Everyone was fantastic and because of the care at Wilcox, I’m back to work.”

show his appreciation.

“Everyone was fantastic and because of the care at Wilcox, I’m back to work,” James said.

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Celebrating

THE NEW DIAMOND HEAD TOWER

Program for Diamond Head Tower Donor Event

Hawai‘i’s 2012 CMN Hospitals Champion Cody Sugai and 2016 CMN Hospitals Champion Julie Kobayashi

UNTIL THEY BUILT THE DIAMOND HEAD TOWER, SPACE HAD BEEN LIMITED AT KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN. THE NEW BUILDING HAS OPENED UP NEW POSSIBILITIES, ADDING 200,000 SQUARE FEET L-R: Capital Campaign Co-Chair Bert Kobayashi, KMCWC CEO Martha Smith, Susan Kobayashi, Director of Philanthropy Linda Jameson, and KMCWC Board Chair Dr. Douglas Kwock

WITH FIVE FLOORS THAT INCLUDE AN AUDITORIUM, CONFERENCE CENTER, REHABILITATION CENTER AND CHAPEL. The tower opening in July was the

overnight in the new neonatal intensive

ultimate celebration of the Campaign

care unit and the pediatric intensive

for Hawai‘i’s Children, which raised

care unit. Research shows that

more than $34 million toward this

patients heal better and faster when

first phase of construction to rebuild

families are involved with their care.

the hospital.

The neonatal intensive care unit is

“This is certainly a highlight of my near 13-year career at Kapi‘olani – Dr. Ronald Sutherland and Suzanne Sutherland in front of their donated room In Memory Of Vincent

for the simple fact that this new tower and the overall expansion will redefine our care,” said Kapi‘olani Chief Executive Officer Martha Smith. “With this tower, we’ve expanded the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit and the medical surgical unit for women. Each of those areas has more private rooms than we ever thought possible.”

KHF Board Chair Jeff Arce and Family in front of NICU Family Lounge named in their honor

More space means families will soon be able to stay with their loved ones

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now five times as large as the current space, growing from 8,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet with 70 private rooms large enough for parents or caregivers to be bedside.

State-of-the-art rooms are equipped with the latest technology to enhance patient care and safety, including wireless communication features, digital screens, nurse call systems, decentralized nursing stations, and emergency power and data for patient monitoring systems.

Kapi‘olani’s team launched the largest capital campaign in its history to make the Diamond Head Tower a reality. The tower is the first new hospital facility built for Kapi‘olani since the medical center opened on Punahou Street in 1978. The community response was wonderful. One hundred and fifty spaces and rooms are

HAWAI‘I’S LARGEST LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY GIFTS $1 MILLION

named after the community leaders,

Hawai‘i’s doctors, staff and future phsycians now have a new place to

businesses, physicians and employees

learn thanks to a generous donor. Nan, Inc. presented $1 million to

who generously donated.

Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children for its new auditorium.

The Diamond Head Tower made an impact on care the moment the first patient walked through its doors. By the end of the year, all of the new department areas will have transitioned to the new space. The final department to move will be the neonatal intensive care unit as transferring each premature baby will require the assistance of entire medical teams.

"Kapi‘olani is a special place for our family as all of our daughters were born here,” said Nan Chul Shin, founder of Nan, Inc., Hawai‘i’s largest locally owned general contractor. “We are honored to give back to the hospital that cared for our children as well as many of our employees’ children.”

The 1,600-square-foot Nan, Inc. Auditorium will be a state-of-the-art venue, and the cornerstone of the new building’s conference center. The auditorium and additional meeting rooms, will further Kapi‘olani’s medical education and academic research efforts by providing more space for classes and training programs.

Nan started the company in 1990, with just one laborer. He was a young entrepreneur with the modest dream of a chance to contribute to

Despite the incredible accomplish-

Hawai‘i’s future. In living out his dreams, the father of three says “This

ments of phase one, Kapi‘olani Health

new auditorium will facilitate the perfect environment for educating

Foundation Chair Jeff Arce says that

Hawai’i’s future physicians and other health care providers, who will then

there is still much work to be done.

carry on to care for our children’s children.”

“The plans are drawn up for the next 10 to 15 years,” said Jeff. “There are other areas that still require generous contributions in order to give every department in this hospital a welldeserved renovation or more space.

This tower and the eventual rebuilding of the hospital is the future of health care in Hawai‘i. And the people of this community are the reason it is here.”

The Bingham building at Kapi‘olani was recently demolished, opening up construction for phase two and the next capital campaign. The fundraising

THE NAN, INC. AUDITORIUM FEATURES: • 173 seats

needs for this new structure are still

• 7-by-12-foot video wall display made up of 9 commercial grade screens

being determined as planners

• surround sound that gives optimal voice clarity throughout the seating area

continue to finalize design plans.

• touchscreen at the podium which allows for presenters to point or draw directly on top of their presentations • digitally enhanced wireless microphones and a simple touch panel interface allow for user-friendly presentations

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HEART OF A

champion

mahalo to all for helping us grow!

14-YEAR-OLD JULIE KOBAYASHI WAKES UP GRATEFUL FOR EVERY NEW DAY. JUST THREE YEARS AGO, JULIE WAS GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE WHEN SHE WAS BROUGHT TO KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN.

Now Julie has a fully functioning new heart. She is focusing on enjoying life as a teenager and getting back to the things she loves, including playing the clarinet, lion dancing, playing

Julie’s heart was pumping at less

drawing. But she is especially proud

She was transferred to Kapi‘olani’s

to be named the 2016 Children’s Miracle

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for

Network Hospitals Champion for

stabilization. After a series of trials

Hawai‘i.

and tests, the staff determined that

“I am honored to represent the

she was experiencing heart failure

Children’s Miracle Network and

and needed a heart transplant.

Kapi‘olani,” said Julie.“I hope to be

“When we were first told of Julie's

able to motivate other kids that they

heart failure in the emergency room

can overcome the challenges like

at Kapi‘olani, we were in disbelief,”

I faced and be given that second

said Lori Kobayashi, Julie’s mother.

chance in life. You can do anything

“It was a very difficult time for us

you set your mind to.”

but the pediatric intensive care unit

The national Champions program

doctors, nurses, physical therapists,

is supported by Delta Air Lines,

social worker and the critical care

Chico’s FAS, ACE Hardware and

her family thought was a stomach

transport team at Kapi‘olani helped

Marriott International.

flu. When her symptoms worsened,

us get through it one day at a time by

Julie’s parents took her to Kapi‘olani.

providing the specialized support we

Doctors listening to her heart noticed

needed.”

It all started with what Julie and

an anomaly. Kapi‘olani’s staff ran

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video games, reading anime and

than 10 percent of the normal rate.

The nearest pediatric transplant

tests and quickly diagnosed her with

center is on the West Coast, so

dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition

Kapi‘olani’s Critical Care Transport

that occurs when the heart becomes

Team took Julie on an air ambulance

weakened and enlarged.

to the mainland, where she eventually received a heart transplant.

T H E P E D I AT R I C TRANSPORT TEAM FUND: Donations to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Hawai‘i help fund Kapi‘olani’s Critical Care Transport Team. The critical care transport team provides transportation on airplanes and ambulances statewide 365 days a year.

Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon

We are extremely grateful to Wilson Homecare for a

Your Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, Kapi‘olani Medical

lead gift of $50,000 along with top sponsors AlohaCare,

Center for Women & Children sends a heartfelt mahalo to

D. Suehiro Electric, HMSA, Egan's Training Center, Honolulu

the KSSK ‘ohana for again helping hospitalized keiki at the

Ford, Sodexo, GEICO and American Savings Bank for all of

10th annual Kapi‘olani Radiothon for Kids. Through gener-

the support!

ous donations from KSSK, their listeners and our sponsors,

The success of Radiothon is also a reflection of our

we raised a record-breaking $273,322. For 30 broadcast

dedicated Champion families who truly led this volunteer

hours over two days, KSSK went to the airways for the 2016

effort. Special thanks to the Charles family, Ka‘ahanui

Radiothon with stories of courage, hope and miracles from

family, Kobayashi family, Passos family, Sugai family,

Kapi’olani patients, families and staff.

Otto family and Tagatac family.

KAPI‘OLANI MIRACLE MOMENTS Costco for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Special thanks to Costco Wholesale for being an incredible CMN Hospitals partner in raising $415,302 for Kapi‘olani! Costcos of Hawai‘i sold balloon icons all of May to benefit Hawai‘i’s only CMN Hospital, Kapi‘olani. 100 percent of the funds raised stay right here to support our keiki.

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day was a sweet success. For the 11th straight year the blizzards hit Hawai‘i to benefit Kapi‘olani through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For every blizzard Central Pacific Bank Walks for You

sold at participating locations, $1 or

Central Pacific Bank had a celebration walk to remember. Staff, family and

more was donated to Kapi‘olani.

friends gathered at the Honolulu Civic Center in June for this annual event. CPB employees selected Kapi‘olani’s Children’s Miracle Network as one of their charities, and hosted creative events to fundraise including ice cream socials and selfie scavenger hunts.

7th Annual ACE Golf Tournament ACE Hardware Hawai‘i nailed their 7th Annual Ace Golf Tournament in July raising $21,320. ACE staff, friends, family and the community came out to play a round of golf that benefited Kapi‘olani through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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events 2nd Annual A Taste of Hawai‘i Mahalo to the Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation and Chef Alan Wong for hosting a gala that featured dinner from local celebrity chefs served by professional athletes at the Four Seasons Maui.

The Pediatric Oncology Division at Kapi‘olani was selected as one of their beneficiaries.

Pali Momi Dinner for Cancer Center We’re so grateful to our Pali Momi Foundation Board! In June, board members invited local leaders and friends to dine in the shelled space that will be the new HPH Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center. With the community’s support, philanthropy will play a vital role in the completion of this center.

3rd Annual Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival Jeff Stone, the Ko Olina Resort Association and our community partners hit a high note at the 3rd Annual Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival! Ticket sales and contributions from the Ko Olina Resort Association resulted in a $55,000 donation to Kapi‘olani.

Straub Business Succession Planning Seminar In April, Hawai‘i Pacific Health hosted two seminars, one in Hilo and the other in Honolulu, for family businesses to discuss best practices that can help owners thrive throughout multiple generations. Many families came together, all with the shared goal of legacy planning.

American Savings Bank Employee Giving Campaign Big thank you to American Savings Bank

team

continued

members

and

their

generosity.

This

year,

employees raised more than $70,000 for Kapi‘olani through their annual Hawaiian Air, Barclays and Bank of Hawai‘i for Wilcox

employee giving campaign, Kahiau.

Mahalo to Hawaiian Air, Barclays and Bank of Hawai‘i for their generous donation

ASB’s

of stuffed monk seals! These fuzzy seals wear a bandana with “Malu,” meaning to

support services to help pediatric

protect, and will be used to comfort children who are visiting as patients or with

patients stay connected to their

family at Kaua‘i’s only hospital.

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gift

will

fund

school and classmates.

educational

AGE HASN’T SLOWED EDITH PREUETT’S SPIRIT. AT 86, EDITH IS JUST AS ADVENTUROUS AS SHE WAS AS A SINGLE GIRL SHORTLY AFTER WORLD WAR II. ONE DAY SHE MET A YOUNG IRISHMAN NAMED ROBERT. ROBERT PROPOSED AFTER A WEEK. THEY WERE MARRIED FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS.

investing

IN RETIREMENT

Edith’s infectious enthusiasm for life is just part of her personality. She also has a sharp business mind. She ran two successful spas which included beauty schools.

So when Edith received a charitable gift annuity postcard from Straub Foundation in 2011, her financial instincts kicked in. She thought it was a great use for her money.

“Growing up in a large family, we were always taught to share,” Edith said. “By taking out this annuity, I have the opportunity to share with others in a very basic way. I give money and get some back for the rest of my life. I’ve never regretted my decision and I tell all my friends to look into them and give to their favorite charity.”

How you can sleep tight knowing your money will never run out?

If you are worried about cash flow once you retire, a charitable gift annuity might provide a welcome and reassuring rainy day fund. Charitable gift annuities are a very flexible way to make charitable donations that provide you or your spouse with income for life. They are easy to create and can be funded with gifts of $10,000 or more. 100 percent of your gift stays right here, supporting exceptional medical care for the people of Hawai‘i.

What are the Benefits?

A charitable gift annuity offers benefits that are very attractive to seniors.

Annuities often work best for individuals or couples who are 65 or older.

• Provides an appealing alternative to CDs • Guarantees monthly income • Part of your income may be tax-free • Payments are fixed and will never change • Charitable tax deductions for a portion of your gift

Find out what you qualify for today!

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