Inspire magazine - 2019 Annual Report

Inspire

Caring for our Community, Responding to a Pandemic

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT & CEO RAY VARA

Dear Hawai‘i Pacific Health Supporter,

The growth and success of Hawai‘i Pacific Health in recent years has been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a society, we have been challenged by the virus in ways that were almost unimaginable before March of this year. The worldwide social and economic impact has been devastating, not only in the loss of life, but also with the economic hardship caused by businesses closing and skyrocketing unemployment. Here in Hawai‘i an almost complete shutdown of tourism, the economic engine that drives our local economy, has had a debilitating effect on businesses large and small.

Through it all, more than 7,000 members of the Hawai‘i Pacific Health family have not only persevered, but in many ways excelled. At the onset of the pandemic, Specimen Collection Sites, a COVID-19 Virtual Clinic and critical Respiratory Evaluation Clinics were stood up in a matter of days to serve the public health needs of our patients and the community. System-wide telehealth initiatives that were already in development were accelerated and put in place to protect our patients and providers. Video and phone visits are now commonplace with more than half of all clinic visits currently being done using telehealth modalities.

As the head of one of Hawai‘i’s largest health care providers, I have been personally involved in volunteer committees with government, business and community leaders to help assure the health and safety of our residents, as well as to chart a path to safely reopen our economy for residents and visitors alike. As the virus is still with us, our work is not done but significant progress has been made through a collaborative partnership for the benefit of our state.

Equally impressive is the generosity of our local community. The Aloha Spirit is alive and well in Hawai‘i. Since mid-March, Hawai‘i Pacific Health was fortunate to be the recipient of more than $800,000 in monetary donations for COVID-19 relief efforts. We also received many in-kind donations of food and other critical supplies. I cannot begin to tell you how grateful we were to receive this support. With so many people being challenged economically and socially, this expression of support makes the work we do truly worthwhile.

Due to your commitment and support of our mission, even during these difficult times, we continue to see the benefits of an engaged community and the positive impact it has on our facilities and, ultimately, our patients.

Here’s hoping that you and your families are safe as we navigate our way through these challenging times and thank you for your ongoing generosity.

Sincerely,

Ray Vara President & CEO Hawai‘i Pacific Health

YOUR GIFT, YOUR IMPACT

Every gift makes a difference at Hawai‘i Pacific Health and the community’s support has been incredible during the pandemic. Here are some of the donations that HPH’s facilities received in response to COVID-19.

Straub Medical Center

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Motiv8 Foundation did just what its name implies; kept Straub Medical Center employees nourished and motivated. The organization donated 100 bentos a day for nearly a month to Straub’s first responders at the main King Street location and all of the medical center’s satellite clinics on O‘ahu. Motiv8 Foundation was started by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback and local boy Marcus Mariota and aims to create and support economic, educational and athletic programs for youth in Hawai‘i and Oregon. The name Motiv8 represents not only the foundation’s mission, but also honors Mariota’s jersey number and Hawai‘i’s 808 area code.

Wilcox Medical Center

Grateful patients are supporting Wilcox Medical Center through this pandemic. The Pepper family made a generous donation in thanks for the care family members received from Wilcox and to support the medical center’s safety measures related to COVID-19. The inspiration behind the gift was Wilcox physician, Dr. Joseph Murray, and his team at Kaua‘i Medical Clinic’s Kōloa location. “Dr. Murray, Georgia, Glenda, Sheryl Lynn and Sandy have taken care of my husband, Yori, and I, when we are on island, since 2012,” said Catherine ‘Willie’ Pepper. “Their clinic’s walk-in policy enables everyone to be treated on the same day, which is amazing. It is a true neighborhood clinic.”

Pali Momi Medical Center

Every1ne Hawai‘i and Zippy’s Restaurants joined forces to unite the community and energize health care workers at Pali Momi Medical Center. The two organizations partnered to deliver 100 bentos every night for a month to local hospitals, including to all of Hawaiʻi Pacific Health’s medical centers on Oʻahu. For this give back campaign, Zippy’s provided the bentos to nighttime staff, and Every1ne Hawai‘i played a pivotal role in delivering the meals. Every1ne Hawaiʻi is a collaborative team composed of individuals from all facets of the community who come together to engage, empower and activate Hawaiʻi’s next generation.

Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children

American Savings Bank is showing that great efforts equal great results. After a successful series of Star Wars-themed fundraisers, ASB team members presented Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children with a $79,220 donation from its annual Kahiau Employee Giving Campaign. This year’s Kahiau campaign was a record breaker, with the largest amount raised and highest employee participation rate since it began in 2013. The force is definitely with American Savings Bank and its out-of-this-world support of Kapi‘olani programs like Child Life Services, COVID-19 relief efforts and Santa’s Workshop.

Straub Medical Center team members enjoying bentos that were donated by Motiv8 Foundation.

MESSAGE FROM SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DAWN DUNBAR

Dear Friends of Hawai‘i Pacific Health,

While our lives have changed because of the pandemic, one thing has not – Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s mission to create a healthier Hawai‘i. The challenges posed by COVID-19 are significant, but the community’s support during these trying times has been incredible.

Whether it was homemade masks, personal protective equipment (PPE) donations or delicious meals to keep our medical teams fed, your donations are a daily reminder of the generosity and aloha inherent in our community. The outpouring in dollar-by-dollar gifts across the Islands also reflected the overall sincerity of all who helped. We created the COVID-19 Relief Efforts Fund as a response to donors desires to give specifically to programs they deemed were needed most.

And even with all that is happening related to COVID-19, we still have ongoing needs and initiatives that require support. We celebrated contributions that have made significant impacts for both our patients and employees. We are grateful for the opening of the new Kobayashi & Kosasa Family Dining Room at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children; the largest gift to support cancer care research and clinical trials at Straub from Barry and Virginia Weinman; a generous gift towards Pali Momi’s Simulation Education and Training from the Atherton Family Foundation; and the largest donation in Wilcox Medical Center history, in support of emergency department and trauma services from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Foundation.

Our system of caring professionals, based at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Pali Momi Medical Center, Straub Medical Center and Wilcox Medical Center, are all working tirelessly to address both the challenges we face now, and the future needs of our patients and their families.

Thank you for recognizing the importance of our mission and for continuing to give to health care. We are all stronger together.

We wish you continued health and happiness.

Dawn M. Dunbar Senior Vice President, Philanthropy

Caring for our Community

Community during COVID-19

ONE VIRUS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD, THAT’S THE REALITY OF COVID-19. Our way of life and our approach to health care has forever been altered. The pandemic has been a daily dose of constant change and uncertainty for medical teams across the globe. For Hawai‘i Pacific Health (HPH) the primary focus was the safety of patients, physicians, nurses and staff while serving the community in its greatest time of need. This effort would take everyone at HPH to address everything from treating COVID-19 patients to helping families learn how to connect virtually with their doctors.

“We have approached the pandemic with a determination to have the same approach to needed changes as one system; not as four hospitals with a lot of clinics,” said Dr. Melinda Ashton, executive vice president and chief quality officer of Hawai‘i Pacific Health. “Most important to me has been gathering the best information about PPE (personal protective equipment) and then working hard to make sure that all our staff who need to know how to use it, do know. The teamwork involved in sourcing PPE, UV disinfection of N95s, responding to questions and adjusting as appropriate has all been great to see and be a part of.”

Infection prevention at HPH was a collaborative effort that included state and city leaders, health care industry competitors and multiple other groups. And the best way to learn was to listen. “Having the humility to know that not everything is known and that we need to adapt to evolving information meant listening to the front lines as they often see things that can help,” said Dr. Leslie Chun, CEO of the Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group.

FIRST ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Martha Smith, executive vice president of O‘ahu operations for Hawai‘i Pacific Health; Dr. Leslie Chun, CEO of Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group and Dr. Melinda Ashton, executive vice president and CQO of Hawai‘i Pacific Health.

SECOND ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Dr. Bennett Loui, chief of Internal Medicine for Straub Medical Center; Dr. Huidy Shu, chief of Medical Subspecialties for Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group and Dr. Sidney Johnson, chief of Surgery for Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group.

A good example of HPH’s rapid response to needs would be the respiratory evaluation clinics that went up in just a few days. Dr. John Mickey, Straub internal medicine specialist, reached out to HPH leadership and warned that physicians needed a way to safely see people with respiratory illnesses while they screened COVID-19 patients with breathing problems. Dr. Chun recalled sharing the idea with Ray Vara, president and CEO of Hawai‘i Pacific Health. Ray immediately identified an empty space and then an incredible transformation happened. “Within 48 hours, our respiratory evaluation clinic was open to see patients,” said Dr. Chun. “We got different sinks, made exam rooms and put in new flooring. It just boggles my mind. In a short time, we established workflows, determined where patients should park, set up computers and confirmed everything was up to regulation.” The progressive move was validated as this clinic, and others to follow, averaged 60-70 patients a day.

The respiratory evaluation clinics were complemented by testing sites at all HPH medical centers. Again, the process would utilize tented outdoor spaces for the initial contactless connection with patients. “We decided early on that we needed to set up a way to protect the patients and staff within our clinics. The drive-through specimen collection was a way to centralize that activity and make it safer for all. It turns out that for a period of time, other hospitals, outside of HPH, were sending their patients to our drive-up systems because they didn't have their own.” The long-term testing sites, which were open seven days a week, were funded by HPH for months as a service to the community.

The Employer Hotline, another free resource, connected employers and business owners to physician experts for guidance on addressing and reducing COVID-19 workplace exposures. This call-in initiative was inspired by public

confusion stemming from conflicting information. Dr. Chun took a few calls and described some who dialed in as “panicked.” “People who reached out to the hotline worry about themselves. They worry about their employees. They worry about their business. In their conversations with us, we explained what to do because many times they were reading things that they didn’t understand.”

Translating community fears and internalizing a responsibility to make a difference resonated in every corner of HPH and with every employee. Primary care physicians and urgent care doctors were volunteering to be hospitalists at Straub; innovative medical teams engineered a model to expand the use of one ventilator to support four patients at once; and information technology specialists designed 3D printed face shields and then recruited local schools to help provide additional materials. For many, it’s brought the best out of their expertise and humanity.

HPH Information Technology team managing 3D printers for face shield supplies.

Emergency Department staff at Straub Medical Center.

Lifesaving Treatment

COVID-19 survivor George Ma credits Straub Medical Center for saving his life. The 46-year-old fitness trainer still can’t comprehend how he went from multiple workouts a day to barely being able to take a breath. “It feels like you’re drowning,” George said. Nine days after his diagnosis, George's hours-long coughing fits left him struggling to breathe; he was rushed to Straub's Emergency Department. A chest X-ray confirmed that his lungs were filled with lacy white streaks, a sign of COVID-19 pneumonia that causes severe breathing problems.

“I thought about throwing in the towel because the pain was unbearable,” George said. “During my recovery, the staff was very patient with me. Straub’s team showed true compassion.” George spent 12 days at Straub undergoing

multiple treatments for the new coronavirus including convalescent plasma therapy. It’s the transfusion of blood donated by people who have recovered from COVID-19 that helps others with the virus to recover.

Since returning home, he’s made a lot of progress but George still deals with lingering symptoms including fatigue, hiccups while breathing, insomnia and, at times, the inability to concentrate. But his determination to help those who cared for him continues on. From his hospital bed, he asked his friends and family to donate to Straub and his story still inspires gifts in his honor. “The main reason why I wanted to donate is that many nurses in the COVID unit volunteer to work there,” George said. “It takes a great amount of courage to fight on the front lines, caring for patients and putting your own life at risk. Mahalo to the staff at Straub for your brave work.”

Answering the Call

For some local physicians, the desperate need in other Mainland cities called them to serve. Dr. Andrew Summersgill felt compelled to go to New York City to support colleagues and friends who he had trained with at Lincoln Medical Center. “It was good to be there to help shoulder some of the burden that they were experiencing,” Dr. Summersgill said. “That's what our career asks of us and people really stepped up to take care of our community.”

The Pali Momi Medical Center emergency doctor volunteered to treat coronavirus patients for three weeks at the Bronx hospital. Although he had worked in Pali Momi’s Command Center, he found that his 12-hour work days in New York gave him a different perspective unlike anything he had experienced before.

“It really hit home to me how real the disease was,” Dr. Summersgill said. “People were dying and people were really sick but it was

An exam room at a HPH Respiratory Evaluation Clinic.

COVID-19 specimen collection testing site at Kapi‘olani Medical Center.

helpful to see that we were able to care for these patients and we could do so safely.”

Giving for COVID19 Relief Efforts

Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, both part-time residents of Kilauea, made a generous gift to Wilcox Medical Center as part of a $1 million donation toward COVID-19 relief on Kaua`i for health care, food security, rent assistance, education and other essential needs.

"People and organizations are stepping up in extraordinary ways to prevent the spread of this virus and support one another," Dr. Chan said. "We’re grateful for all that our partners are doing, and we’re glad to support their work on Kaua`i."

"This donation to Wilcox for COVID-19 relief efforts will significantly impact our work as we fight to protect everyone on Kaua`i from this virus," said Jen H. Chahanovich, president and CEO of Wilcox Medical Center and CEO of Kaua‘i Medical Clinic.

Among the donations for COVID-19 relief efforts, a few major gifts benefitted all four HPH facilities. Those Hawai‘i Pacific Health system supporters include UHA Health Insurance, Harry and Nee Chang Wong Foundation and Farmers Insurance.

Virtual Visits

Stay-at-home orders didn’t stop regular appointments for Emalia Pietsch Hogan’s young son, Keahi, with the Rehabilitation Department at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

“Even when COVID hit, restricting in-person access at Kapi‘olani, we never missed a beat because we were then able to connect virtually,” Emalia said.

Consistent speech therapy is necessary for Keahi to maintain his progress. His family found the virtual visits also created a new window of opportunity for experts to gain even more insight about their toddler. “When our 3-year-old was about done with his portion of the visit his therapist would observe him playing in the room and give my husband and me more ideas on what to do to help him at home.”

The experience has changed the family’s approach to medicine for Keahi and his sister, Elia. “If my kid has a fever or my kid has an earache, or whatever it is, I have been able to work with our kids’ doctors to do everything telehealth,” Emalia said. “It’s been phenomenal.”

As the pandemic continues, Hawai‘i Pacific Health remains open to this shift in health care delivery. Telemedicine is here to stay and will continue to evolve so video visits, phone conversations and online scheduling can connect a greater number of patients with those who provide care. The public is seeking information and answers about various infectious diseases more than ever before. There's also an interest in the long-term psychological impact of COVID-19 and addresing that need. “While we are physically distanced, hopefully we’re socially connected so we can stay healthier together,” Dr. Ashton said. We may now have a masked view of the world but the fight against COVID-19 is all of ours. No matter what comes next.

General patient care at Pali Momi Medical Center.

Emergency Department tent for outside reception of patients at Wilcox Medical Center.

COVID-19 Donor Spotlight

Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children

THE GIFT OF A GRANT

TAYLOR-MADE KINDNESS

Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children is thankful for Hawai‘i’s young philanthropists who are using their time and talent to raise money for the community. Eight-year-old Taylor Nakahara helped sell fabric masks her grandmother made and donated the proceeds to Kapi‘olani. Along with the $1,000 she raised, Taylor also gave the medical center 25 custom-made fabric masks for pediatric patients. Taylor, you are a shining example of how kids can help kids as one of our #Keiki4Kapiolani!

Servco Foundation drove in some serious support for Kapi‘olani Medical Center with a $15,000 donation through Servco’s Community Grant Program. “During times like these, we all need to step up to support those impacted,” said Peter Hirano, executive director of the Servco Foundation. “With these grants, we wanted to recognize and show our support for some of the many organizations statewide who continue to do important work throughout the state during this time.”

Pali Momi Medical Center

INVESTMENT IN SAFETY

When patients arrive to the Pali Momi Medical Center Women’s Center, they are greeted by a new screener, thanks to the Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i. The stand-alone infrared thermometer was paid for by the local grant-making foundation that is dedicated exclusively to supporting women and girls in Hawai‘i. The device will be stationed at the Women’s Center entrance, meaning the nurse that had been taking temperatures of visitors can return to patient care.

Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i and Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children hospital board member Maya Rogers and Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i executive director Leela Bilmes Goldstein, Ph.D. (right).

SCOOPS OF SUPPORT

Baskin-Robbins ‘Aiea really delivered when it came to flavorful frozen treats for Pali Momi Medical Center. The neighboring small business donated 760 scoops of ice cream—in flavors ranging from cake frosting to raspberry chocolate swirl—for Pali Momi’s employees. Baskin-Robbins ‘Aiea’s owner, Dennis Tsukaka, said it was his way of honoring Hawai‘i’s health care workers one scoop at a time.

Taylor Nakahara (center) with Kapi‘olani CEO Martha Smith (left), and Kapi‘olani COO Gidget Ruscetta (right).

COVID-19 Donor Spotlight

Straub Medical Center

PHYSICIAN GIVING FOR PPE

If anyone knows the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the fight against COVID-19, it is Hawai‘i’s frontline workers. Straub Medical Center Emergency Department physician Dr. Monte Elias donated $10,000 to purchase PPE for Straub. “With this new coronavirus, I think an acute need is getting supplies to the staff whose lives are at risk," Dr. Monte Elias explained. Dr. Elias wanted to ensure his colleagues stay safe and hopes it will inspire others to give back as well.

Straub Medical Center employee wearing the personal protective equipment that makes caring for patients safer.

PAY CUT FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

Straub Medical Center is grateful for BlackSand Capital’s $10,000 gift to the medical center’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts Fund. BlackSand Capital CEO BJ Kobayashi and his team made a commitment to donate to local organizations, including Straub, to strengthen the community’s fight against the pandemic both physically and economically. The idea came from BlackSand Capital Chief of Staff, Will Nguyen, who offered to take a generous pay cut to make a positive change during these uncertain times.

Wilcox Medical Center

INSPIRED NEW PURPOSE

Kamanu Composites found a meaningful way to support Kaua‘i’s health care heroes! The O‘ahu-based canoe manufacturer produced face shields in response to COVID-19 and donated them to various organizations, including 55 face shields to Wilcox. “It’s a world away from the canoes we usually build, but nothing we make has felt more important,” said Keizo Gates, Kamanu Composites co-founder and partner. “We are proud to use our local manufacturing ability to fill a small hole in a temporarily broken global supply chain.”

COLLABORATIVE EFFORT

The Kaua‘i Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Advisory Council spread a lot of aloha with its National Day of Service and Remembrance service project. The group created 350 care packages that were assembled by volunteers with items donated by the community, including homemade treats like kūlolo, for staff at Wilcox Medical Center and medical facilities across Kaua‘i. “The contributions, many being done by appointment and drive-through drop offs, were overwhelming,” said Kealoha Takahashi, the executive for the county’s Agency on Elderly Affairs that oversees the Kaua‘i RSVP.

Kaua‘i Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Council dropping off care packages for Wilcox staff members.

Navigating Cancer Care

RICK HOBSON HAS A PASSION FOR HAWAIIAN CANOE PADDLING THAT HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS FROM PADDLING TO CANOE BUILDING.

“I grew up the son of a carpenter so it just was natural for me to get involved with it,” Rick said.

He was first inspired to try his hand at canoe craftsmanship by Tai Perry, a

friend whom he describes as a father figure. Rick completed his first Moloka‘i Channel crossing with Tai, then began by shadowing the third-generation canoe builder.

“I became his apprentice,” Rick said. “It was a lot of hard work every weekend in between canoe races. I loved it.”

Then all of the time he put into sanding and shaping a boat came to an abrupt stop. In 2018, Rick underwent a routine

endoscopic procedure where doctors found a tumor at the bottom of his esophagus that was putting pressure on his organs. He had esophageal cancer.

Rick was in disbelief. “I was an avid canoe paddler for the last 22 years and I was in really good shape. I don't smoke. I don't drink. I mean how could I get cancer?”

Soon family and friends were rallying around Rick, some even offered to help him travel for lifesaving treatment.

Rick Hobson finishing his handcrafted koa fishing canoe.

“I called a buddy of mine who had cancer and was going to fly me out to a hospital on the Mainland,” Rick said. “I told him ‘I'm staying home,’ there’s no reason this can't be done here.”

The West O‘ahu resident chose to receive care close to home at the Hawai‘i Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center where he received his intravenous infusions of cancer-fighting drugs. It wasn’t easy. Rick says the treatment wreaked havoc on his veins. He credits the caring nurses at the infusion center for helping him get through it. “I’m so thankful I was here and I’m so thankful that the Pali Momi facility was practically brand new,” Rick said. “All the people there were perfect.”

Rick and his wife, Janet, felt a special bond with Noelani “Noe” McGuire. Noelani is the patient navigator for cancer care at Pali Momi and supports families dealing with cancer. The patient navigator provides insight

" I have a great wife. I have a great family. I have a great team of professionals at Pali Momi and because of all of them I came out on the other side of this diagnosis."

RICK HOBSON on his cancer care journey at Pali Momi.

to treatment, connects patients to medical teams and coordinates tests, and offers social and emotional comfort through one-on-one or group meetings with other cancer survivors.

“Noe spoke on a deep level to me, somebody who she didn't know, and allowed me to share,” Janet said. “She responded in a way that made me feel heard when no one else could understand what I was going through. It was different than what Rick was going through.”

“Pali Momi has a cancer support group,” Rick said. “At the meeting, Noe connected us with a guy there who had the exact same surgery I needed, which is pretty rare. My wife was also able to talk to his wife about what to expect and what they went through. It was very helpful.”

The infusions were just a first step. Next, Straub Medical Center surgeons Dr. Ayman Abdul-Ghani and Dr.

Gregorio Maldini removed the cancerous junction between the stomach and the esophagus.

The recovery is a lengthy process. A year after surgery, Rick still has to monitor what he eats and must sleep in an elevated sitting position. But he’s been able to return to some of his favorite hobbies including surfing and paddling. He’s also considering finally finishing a fishing canoe he was carving from a 22-foot log that washed up on the beach.

“This canoe kind of represents what it takes to get through cancer,” Rick said. “You know, it's similar because when I say I'm building the boat, it's not true—so many people are building that boat with me. I have a great wife. I have a great family. I have a great team of professionals at Pali Momi and because of all of them I came out on the other side of this diagnosis. ”

Rick and Janet Hobson celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary in 2020.

Nice To Be Your Neighbor

PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER IS ONE OF PATRICIA KURISU’S FAMILY’S MOST VALUABLE NEIGHBORS.

Patricia settled in ‘Aiea in 1977 because it was a great place for her growing family. “When we moved into our new place, my daughter was about a year old so we wanted a threebedroom house.”

Their new neighborhood had all they needed. When it came to health care, the humble Fronk Clinic was just minutes away in wooden structures along Moanalua Road. “I remember when I had to take my daughter to the doctor and it wasn't a hospital, but it was just like model home units,” Patricia said. “It was a really basic facility [for moments] like when my daughter got her finger caught in the car door and we would take her down.” At the time,

medical practices in ‘Aiea were considered “rural care,” but that would change in the late 1980s as a bigger and bolder facility took shape. Dr. Joseph Nishimoto spent years leading a grassroots movement to build a hospital for families in his area of Pearl City. In 1989, his years of work paid off when the $120 million Pali Momi Medical Center opened on a four-acre lot. It was the first full-service hospital near Central and West O‘ahu. “We needed a hospital on this side,” Patricia said. “You know what it’s like to travel into town? Even back then if it was a real critical situation, there wasn't a good option.”

The community has attracted tens of thousands of more families and continues to grow, making the presence of the medical center even more vital. For Patricia and her family, who witnessed Pali Momi’s growth from construction to comprehensive award-winning facility, the medical center has always been an invaluable resource for the community.

“I've been hospitalized at Pali Momi and I’m thankful for the care,” said Patricia, who has been donating for decades to all the departments that have cared for her. “I was at the Emergency Department when I lost vision in my left eye and I go for my mammograms at the Women's Center, so I designate funds to those areas. Dr. Huidy Shu is also my neurologist, so I wanted to donate to the stroke program.”

It’s a very personal investment for Patricia and her growing family, including her two daughters and three grandchildren.

“I'm glad we have a great hospital that’s right here, because if my grandkids get sick and have to go to the emergency department, they go to Pali Momi,” she said. ”I really appreciate all they do. They really took good care of me.”

Pali Momi Medical Center today.

The medical center under construction in 1988.

Changing the World for the Better

JENNIFER GROSS WAS A TEENAGER WHEN HER FATHER, WILLIAM “BILL” GROSS, WAS BUILDING HIS SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM AND INTRODUCED HER TO CHARITABLE GIVING. He decided to become a philanthropist and thought his kids should help him determine where donations should go. And that’s exactly what they did together. “It's been a process for the entire family to experience by giving to people every year,” Jennifer said. “I think we've definitely grown closer together as a family, as a result of it.”

The gifts from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation have now grown to millions of dollars annually. In 2019, the foundation gave $19.5 million to 45 not-for-profit groups across the globe. Last year, Wilcox Medical Center on Kaua‘i received the largest gift of $2.75 million.

“Good health care begins and ends with the systems around it that bring in the

medical staff, funding and materials needed to ensure high quality care and access to cutting-edge research,” Jennifer said. “It’s not enough to think about our local hospital as a standalone project. I think it's important to think of it as the branch of a tree that succeeds or fails based on the strength of its roots. I hope this gift will not only strengthen Wilcox Medical Center’s example as a leading hospital in Hawai‘i but also serve as an example for how to optimize health care in other islands around the world.”

The Gross family is committed to meaningful causes with a focus on humanitarian efforts, education and health care. The generous gift made by the family foundation supports Wilcox's current fundraising campaign to upgrade its Emergency Department and expand its trauma services. For Jennifer, giving to medicine reminds her of her mom, Pamela Roberts, who spent 45 years working in an intensive care unit.

“She told me so many stories about the life-threatening situations she saw people in daily,” Jennifer said. “She taught me how essential it is for all people to have equal access to outstanding care in their most critical moments. And that outstanding care depends on access to funding.”

Jennifer and her husband, Peter Stengaard, visited with Wilcox staff and toured the trauma center that will bear their name. Wilcox is Kaua‘i's only Level III Trauma Center and was the first neighbor

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jennifer Gross and husband Peter Stengaard learning about Wilcox on a tour with Kevin Myrick, emergency department and intensive care unit manager for Wilcox Medical Center.

Jennifer Gross and husband Peter Stengaard in front of the emergency department they are supporting at Wilcox Medical Center.

“The Gross family gift will help us expand our facilities and invest in new technologies and equipment that will benefit Kaua‘i families for generations to come."

JEN

CHAHANOVICH, president and CEO of Wilcox Medical Center and CEO of Kaua‘i Medical Clinic

island medical center to achieve that designation. It is also Hawai‘i’s first Level III Trauma Center to be verified by the American College of Surgeons.

“Kaua’i is a small community where health care can be so much more personal than in larger areas,” Peter said. “You probably already know many of the patients that come through Wilcox’s doors by first name. This makes it particularly powerful to improve what Wilcox can do for its patients. I just think that it is really cool to make this gift to Wilcox so it can, in turn, gift better health to the Kaua’i community.”

About $4.3 million of the $5 million goal has been raised. The money will create two trauma resuscitation suites as well as renovate specialty spaces for behavioral

health, infectious control, pediatric rooms and OB-GYN care. There are also plans to convert semi-private observation bays to private treatment exam rooms.

“The generosity of the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Foundation will greatly impact the health and well-being of the residents and visitors of Kaua‘i,” said Jen Chahanovich, president and CEO of Wilcox Medical Center and CEO of Kaua‘i Medical Clinic. “The Gross family gift will help us expand our facilities and invest in new technologies and equipment that will benefit Kaua‘i families for generations to come."

This community investment also provides comfort to the couple. They

are part-time Garden Island residents. Jennifer spent her summers on Kaua‘i since she was 6 years old and later introduced island living to Peter. They spent their honeymoon there and return on a regular basis to relax and visit with friends. After settling in to their new home on the North Shore of Kaua‘i, they were motivated to find out more about Wilcox and were pleased with what they learned.

“Health care centers like Wilcox Medical Center are on the frontlines of impact where you can literally see the face of change from day-to-day,” Jennifer said. “There’s nothing more powerful than that, especially in our small Kaua’i community.”

LEFT TO RIGHT: Dr. Spencer Smith, section chief for Wilcox Emergency Department; Peter Stengaard; Jen Chahanovich, president and CEO of Wilcox Medical Center; Jennifer Gross; Andy Bestwick, senior development officer for Wilcox Health Foundation; Dr. Amy Corliss, former chief of staff for Wilcox Medical Center; Dr. Geri Young, medical director for Kaua‘i Medical Clinic; Dawn Dunbar, senior vice president for Hawai‘i Pacific Health; Trinette Kaui, board member for Wilcox Health Foundation and Hawai‘i Pacific Health.

Care that Comes with Kindness

RICK AND KAY CARLISLE

ARE ENERGETIC SENIORS. On a trip with their grandchildren they walked an average of 15,000 steps every day. When they visited Kaua‘i for their nephew’s 50th birthday, they went snorkeling, hiking and ventured around on an all-terrain vehicle tour. “I guess we’re active for people in their late 60s,” Kay said.

It was during that ATV tour that they were invited to swim in a pool under a waterfall. Rick saw people jumping off a ledge into the water below and decided to take the three-foot plunge. When he went to leap again, he lost his footing on the wet rocks and stuck out his hand to protect his head. “I didn’t realize that I cut my hand until somebody told me my hand was bleeding,” he said.

An emergency medical technician who was on the tour bandaged Rick’s hand so he could finish the ATV ride. Later, he went to an urgent care clinic where he received

six stitches. Two days later, he had a fever and the wound looked worse. This time, when he returned to the urgent care clinic, they sent him to the Emergency Department at Wilcox Medical Center. Ninety minutes later, he was in surgery.

“It was so deep of a cut that it was infected badly,” Rick said. “They went in and cleaned it out. In fact two days later they had to go back in and clean it out again.”

Rick was given antibiotics to fight the infection. But it had a dangerous side effect. The day he was set to be released, the Wilcox team discovered that the medicine had affected his kidneys. They kept him so a team of specialists could monitor him for another week. “Between the surgeon, the hospitalist and the infectious disease specialist, we had three doctors come and see him every day,” Kay said. “Even when things weren’t going well, their encouragement was uplifting.”

Dr. Katalin Terdik, a Wilcox hospitalist, visiting with Rick and Kay Carlisle during his treatment at Wilcox Medical Center.

Rick has returned to South Carolina and doctors there have been impressed by his recovery and surgery. “The hand surgeon was somewhat shocked that there wasn't damage to my hand,” Rick said. “They said Dr. Carnegie [the surgeon] had done a very good job because she went through the web part of the finger.”

The Carlisles expressed their gratitude with a donation to Wilcox in honor of their caregivers. Enclosed with their check was a thank you letter addressed to the 13 staff members they remembered. Along with Dr. Alyssa Carnegie, Dr. Katalin Terdik and Dr. Heidi Hillesland, Kay made sure to mention Virgie, the front desk worker who volunteered to help Kay return her rental car after her shift was over.

As the Carlisles wrote in their letter, they truly appreciated the “quality of care and the amount of kindness shown by all of the staff.”

Barry and Virginia Weinman in the Straub Outpatient Treatment Center where the staff will conduct clinical trials funded by their donation.

Commitment to Cancer Care

IF THERE WAS ONE PLACE THAT BARRY M. AND VIRGINIA S. WEINMAN BELIEVE CONNECTS THEM AS A COUPLE, IT WOULD BE HAWAI‘I. After all, it is where their love story began in the 1960s. “We met in Hawai‘i when I was at the University of Hawai‘i and he was a junior officer in the Navy,” Virginia said. They would marry in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel and celebrate with a l ‘au that included hula dancers. After living in cities around the world, the Weinmans settled in Silicon Valley in thriving fields. Barry was a venture capitalist and Virginia worked in the computer industry.

The Weinmans returned to Hawai‘i annually for 35 years. Yet, when they started to think about retirement, the Islands were not their first thought. “We drew maps of where we could live by deciding that it had to be close to the water and have a decent temperature,” Barry said. “We came up with a crazy city somewhere deep into California.” They visited that city one day and found themselves traveling down some dirt roads and passing only one general store. “At that point we’d say to each other, ‘Hey, we met in Hawai‘i. It's such a great place. Why don't we go there?’”

he said. So they did. It’s been decades since that turning point, a decision they’ve never regretted.

And Hawai‘i has benefitted from their move. The Weinmans have celebrated their new home with generous acts of philanthropy. Their most recent gift was a $1 million donation to Straub Medical Center to further develop its cancer care research. It’s the most significant gift for cancer care at Straub ever received and will help expand local clinical trials at the medical center while making it possible for more cancer patients in Hawai‘i to receive experimental treatment.

“Clinical trials in Hawai‘i are very important to the people of Hawai‘i,” Virginia said. “Sufferers of cancer often need to leave the Islands to participate in clinical trials on the Mainland that sometimes will determine the outcome of their cancer. Not only does this inconvenience burden patients financially, but it also takes them away from their family and support groups for weeks, months or longer.”

Approximately 6,700 people are diagnosed with cancer every year in Hawai‘i. The Weinmans’ donation will allow more people from different backgrounds, including often

underserved minorities, the opportunity to be included in these studies.

“Hawai‘i has a unique population,” said Dr. Ian Okazaki, chief of HematologyOncology for Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group. “The ethnic and racial mix is diverse unlike any other place in the nation. There are so many genetic variations and environmental variations that if we don't open clinical trials up to populations like we have in Hawai‘i, we'll never learn the best way to approach these individual situations. We want to be at the pulse of that research for an ethnic population that might get missed and an island community that doesn’t want to go far away for care. We know there is a need for this and we want more local people to have options.”

Ongoing research improves prevention, detection, treatment and quality of life for the cancer community. Part of the goal is to provide multifaceted care, medical team coordination and research in one location at Straub. Dr. Okazaki will be the principal investigator for this cancer treatment expansion. In support of Dr. Okazaki’s research and clinical trials, a portion of the Weinmans’ funding will establish operational resources at Straub including advanced training for the

“There are so many genetic variations and environmental variations that if we don't open clinical trials up to populations like we have in Hawai‘i, we'll never learn the best way to approach these individual situations.”

DR. IAN OKAZAKI, chief of Hematology-Oncology for Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group and principal investigator for the cancer treatment expansion funded by the Weinmans.

medical staff, pharmacy upgrades and dedicated space in the infusion center for patient testing and monitoring.

At the Weinman check presentation, oncology team members received a blessing for their continued commitment to cancer care.

The couple has been investing in efforts to find a cure for cancer for years. They even host an annual Barry and Virginia Weinman Symposium with the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center, an international conference where science and medicine experts from around the world share their latest discoveries.

But a few years ago, Virginia learned firsthand about the care Straub provides. She was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer, which means cancer cells had spread to both ovaries, fallopian tubes or in organs beyond the pelvis. Dr. Okazaki was her oncologist. “We're very impressed with Straub,” Virginia said. “I love my doctors, my nurses and the whole oncology department. Dr. Okazaki is always looking for the best treatment.”

“It used to be theoretical to us, cancer is something that needs to be addressed and therefore we started funding this symposium,” said Barry. “Then Virginia had ovarian cancer, she had tough times. We both had to live through what she went through. Virginia was fortunate

enough that she could get into clinical trials and we'd like to see everybody have that same opportunity.”

The new Weinman funding for cancer research at Straub will also strengthen and grow Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s ongoing partnership with the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center.

“People are living longer lives from successful cancer treatments that are the results of past clinical trials,” Virginia said. “Doctors determine whether new treatments are safe and effective and work better than current treatments. Clinical trials also help us find new ways to prevent and detect cancer.”

For Barry and Virginia, giving to improve the quality of life for others is a personal commitment that has become a lasting value in their marriage. “Everybody at some point in their life needs health care and you should give money to help some body,” Barry said. “This is our passion.”

Barry and Virginia in front of the sign that recognizes their $1 million gift to Straub.

Passion for the Cause

OFTEN THE FIRST ON THE SCENE OF AN EMERGENCY, FIREFIGHTERS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Straub Medical Center is fortunate and grateful to count these heroes as partners. Since 2009, the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation (HFF) has donated $150,000 in grants to the Straub Burn Center.

The foundation held its 10th Annual Signature Chefs Food Festival at the Honolulu Fire Department headquarters. This special fundraiser featured live local entertainment as well as top local chefs and dishes by some of Honolulu’s own firefighters. The Straub Burn Center team had the opportunity to share with festival participants the impact that the firefighters’ grant funding has made.

Bobby Lee, president of the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation, said Straub is one of several beneficiaries of the fun

evening. “From installing thousands of smoke alarms in the homes of O‘ahu’s kupuna at no cost, to funding upgrades to the Straub Burn Center, this event has helped save countless lives.”

“In Hawai‘i we are fortunate that the Straub Burn Center was established in 1983 to provide specialized care,” said Kimberly Webster, burn unit supervisor and critical care intermediate unit supervisor for Straub Medical Center. “Before that, critical burn patients were transferred to the Mainland, further delaying urgent treatment. To this day we remain committed to being the only burn center in Hawai‘i and the Pacific region. The foundation’s grant funding to the Straub Foundation has allowed us to add state-of-the-art equipment and services that help our patients to survive some of the most severe burns.”

Contributions from the Honolulu

Firefighters Foundation have paid for equipment, including: a blanket warmer; a portable patient lift system; an advanced handwashing station, extremely important for preventing infection that is unique to the Burn Unit; a state-of-the-art handheld shower system; and a specialized burn care mattress that relieves pressure on the skin and redistributes weight to help alleviate pain.

Straub’s advanced burn care goes beyond the walls of the medical center. The grant also funds burn education training for the Straub burn team, first responders and the community. Participants learn from the Honolulu Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services as well as join specialized training in Hawai‘i with an expert from the American Burn Association.

About the Straub Burn Center

The Straub Burn Center first opened its doors in March 1983. It began with three monitored beds for kids as young as 7 to adults dealing with injuries ranging from minor hand burns to major burns. In 2019, the center cared for more than 140 patients. The multidisciplinary team includes specially trained plastic surgeons, registered nurses, physical therapists, dieticians and social workers.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Randall Gibo, Captain Albert McCullum, Lucy Yi, Lance Kaanoi, Kimberly Webster and Cullen Reyes at the 10th Annual Signature Chefs Food Festival.

Carol Jones cuddling a baby in the Kapi‘olani Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in 2018.

The Baby Cuddler

CAROL JONES HAS BEEN COMFORTING, HOLDING AND ROCKING PREMATURE BABIES AT KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN FOR YEARS. She first read about the program at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in 2012 and has been helping ever since.

The first step was training. Volunteers need to understand everything from how to work with the nurse to the proper way to sit in a chair with a baby. “We started by learning how to hold baby dolls,” Carol said. She enjoyed the tips. “I was not used to holding a baby at that point because our son was at that time in his late 20s.”

Still, Carol was a natural cuddler and families appreciate her loving care of their precious new infants. One mother even had Carol cuddle her child for three-and-a-half hours so she could pump breast milk and focus on herself for a while. It’s a trust that Carol never takes for granted. “It's very satisfying to have a parent come in and say, ‘the baby is so relaxed, just keep on holding it.’”

An infant born underweight or prematurely may need to stay for days, weeks or months in the Kapi‘olani NICU. The average stay for babies who weigh less than 3.3 pounds is 66 days. A good number of those long-term babies may have parents who are working, live

on a neighbor island or are waiting for placement in foster care. That’s when Carol feels her work is most meaningful. “There's nobody coming to visit them,” Carol said. “There are times when the doctor says to the nurse ‘make sure that baby's held because that baby needs to be held.’”

When Carol has babies in her arms, she often tells them about her “babies” at home—her foster cats. She and her husband, Larry, have taken care of more than 700 cats over time. Yet, they make sure to hold each one close during the week they have them, caring for them just as she cares for Kapi‘olani’s babies. “We once had a foster cat that was only 20 ounces,” Carol said. “I asked a nurse, what is the smallest baby you've tended to? She told me 14 ounces. I would never hold a 14-ounce baby, but I can relate.”

Larry and Carol give in other ways. They started by funding a respiratory therapy workroom in the NICU in honor of Kapi‘olani respiratory therapist Laura Masuda. Their commitment continues, this year the couple donated in honor of Kapi‘olani’s New Pediatric Heart Center by naming a conference room in the dining room. Carol says they will continue to look for ways to help in any way they can. “We give where we feel the money is going to be used.”

LEFT TO RIGHT: Laura Masuda, a respiratory therapist for Kapi‘olani, who was surprised by a donation in her honor by Carol and Larry Jones.

A Place for Food, Family & Comfort

THE NEWEST SPACE FOR FAMILIES TO GATHER AT KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN IS BUILT ON THE GENEROSITY OF TWO MEN. The new dining room was significantly funded by Bert A. Kobayashi Sr., founder and senior advisor of the Kobayashi Group, and Dr. Thomas Kosasa, obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Kapi‘olani. The close friends share a giving history at Kapi‘olani that spans two decades.

“We have a real close connection because our families go way back,” Dr. Kosasa said. “I've always admired Bert. It's really special that together our families contributed to this beautiful facility.”

As part of the continued build-out of the Diamond Head Tower, the Kobayashi & Kosasa Family Dining Room opened to the public at the end of 2019. The space features a 9,000-square-foot kitchen and 14,000-square-foot dining room which is three times larger than the previous cafeteria. The new dining

1 Bert A. Kobayashi Sr., Susan Kobayashi and Dr. Thomas Kosasa at the blessing of the new Kobayashi & Kosasa Family Dining Room at Kapi‘olani.

2 Kapi‘olani’s dining room is now 14,000-square-feet, three times larger than the previous cafeteria.

3 The spacious kitchen includes seven new serving areas.

room also seats up to 227 people, has seven new serving areas with a variety of food options including pizza and a salad bar, and a full-service licensed Starbucks.

“When you are sick and not feeling well, you want comfort food that makes you happy,” Bert said. “That’s what this facility is going to do for people who are sick or hurting and their families.”

Other features of the Kobayashi & Kosasa Family Dining Room include three new conference rooms, a 1,800-square-foot outdoor l nai, an interactive Keiki Zone play area, free Wi-Fi and cell phone charging stations.

Besides the new dining room, the Kobayashi and Kosasa families also contributed to the Campaign for Hawai‘i’s Children to fund the construction of the Diamond Head Tower at Kapi‘olani, an endeavor Bert led as campaign chair for fundraising.

Strength of Sisterhood

ASK TAMMIE MIURA'S SISTERS TO DESCRIBE HER AND THEY WILL BOTH SAY ONE WORD: FIGHTER. It began when she was in elementary school. "For a long time she would have fevers and a lot of bruising," older sister Tracie Alexander said. At the age of 10, Tammie was diagnosed with leukemia. That's when her cancer journey at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children began.

Tammie started treatment but soon a test revealed another challenge. She needed a bone marrow transplant. Fortunately, with the help of her sister, she was able to quickly go into surgery. "We were very lucky I was a bone marrow match for her," Tracie said. “Seeing how the nurses made Tammie feel made me want to help others to feel good,” said Tracie, who became a pediatric oncology nurse.

Despite a successful transplant, her sister suffered another setback. After living cancer-free for 11 years, a tumor appeared in Tammie’s

leg and she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. This time Tracie was working at Kapi‘olani in the unit where Tammie would soon be a patient. Even when her body weakened, Tammie maintained enough mental toughness for the whole family. At times she was the one reassuring them that she could handle another round of chemo. “I just knew she was going to fight no matter what,” said her younger sister, Tricia. “I think a lot of times it was for us.”

Tammie overcame cancer yet again, and her experiences as a child in the hospital influenced what she tackled next. She enrolled in graduate school to pursue a career as a child life therapist. Soon she was volunteering at Kapi‘olani. “She was so perfect, because she had gone through it so she knew what to do and what to say,” Tricia said.

But during her studies at Gonzaga University, the young woman who had fought through so much was

diagnosed with a brain tumor. It would be her last fight against cancer. While Tammie is gone, the Miura family believes her life continues to serve a great purpose. “I truly believe that I am living out her legacy though my work in nursing,” Tracie said, “and I cannot imagine doing anything else or being anywhere else than where I am today.”

The girls’ parents, Debra and Patrick Miura, honored Tammie with a gift to Kapi‘olani. The Miuras donated $12,000 which included gifts from their family and Debra and Patrick’s employers, First Insurance and Elite Mechanical. “Part of the money from us was some of Tammie’s savings,” Debra said. “We wanted to put it to good use.”

The day was emotional, but also provided comfort and healing. The occasion reconnected the family with doctors and nurses who meant so much to Tammie throughout her life. “The staff was like our second family, I really did live here whenever Tammie was here,” Debra said. “You know I don't cry that often these days, but today was a good feeling.”

LEFT TO RIGHT: Miura family (wearing lei) Tracie Alexander, Tricia Miura, Debra Miura, Patrick Miura with Kapi‘olani staff who work with Tracie and/or cared for Tammie Miura.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Sisters Tricia, Tammie and Tracie on their last trip together to Disneyland.

A Champion Who Never Gives Up

2020 Kapi‘olani Children’s Miracle Network Champion Haumea Friel

HAUMEA FRIEL

ISN’T YOUR TYPICAL 6-YEAR-OLD. She may be young, but she is strong, confident and often says, “I never give up!” Her easy radiant smile does not reflect her remarkable journey.

Before Haumea was born, tests revealed she had a rare birth defect known as proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) in her right leg. PFFD is a condition where the femur, or thigh bone, is malformed or missing, causing one leg to be shorter than the other. The unexpected news sent her parents, Kainoa and Calen Friel, spinning into a rollercoaster of emotions.

"We were worried because at that point we had nothing to go on,” Kainoa said. “It was a struggle thinking of the unknown. We didn’t know what to think but just prayed for her safety."

The condition only affects about 1 in every 200,000 children. Because of the complexity of PFFD, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Baby Haumea would require the experience of a multidisciplinary team of experts to create a customized plan of care. Fortunately, the Friels had the team at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children from day one.

In her first six years of life, Haumea has undergone 10 surgeries. It’s been a

challenging process for a little girl.

“She first started off with a prosthetic and then when she was 2 years old she had a super hip surgery,” Kainoa said. “In between all of that, she was in a body cast for like six to eight weeks depending on how well the bones knit together. Then she would have to do physical therapy, learn how to walk again, and then the hip surgery wouldn't stick.”

“She would run and have one good step and be like ‘Oh my hip,’” Calen said. “It was probably banging out and then would pop back in.”

Multiple reconstructive hip surgeries didn’t work. Eventually Kapi‘olani orthopedic surgeons Dr. William Burkhalter and Dr. Robert Durkin determined a rare procedure, called rotationplasty, was her only option. The surgery took 16 hours.

“Haumea came in with a very complex problem,” said Dr. Burkhalter. “The rotationplasty basically turns the limb around so that the knee that she has functions as a hip for her and the foot that she has functions as a knee for her that can be fitted for a prosthesis.”

Today Haumea is flourishing. She took a giant leap in her recovery process

Haumea and her parents, Kainoa and Calen Friel.

when she got a prosthetic leg which she’s proudly named Sparkle. It’s a fitting name that matches Haumea’s effervescent personality.

“Sparkle is my prosthetic leg that can help me walk and run and bounce; nothing can stop it,” Haumea said.

Her physical therapy continues to teach Haumea how to walk without assistance. Her ultimate “favorite person,” is “Aunty Stacie.” Stacie Keliinoi leads her physical therapy at Kapi‘olani’s Rehabilitation Department.

“She’s having to deal with her foot now in a new position facing the other way,” said Stacie, a Kapi‘olani physical therapist. “But Haumea just pushed forward. She showed up twice a week to do new things every time with a great attitude. Haumea’s now walking on the treadmill saying, ‘Auntie Stacie, I want to learn how to run.’”

Stacie Keliinoi helps Haumea through physical therapy at Kapi‘olani’s Rehabilitation Department.

Family and friends support Haumea and her parents who were interviewed on KSSK for the Kapi‘olani Radiothon.

Haumea has continuously beat the odds to overcome adversity when it comes to what she calls her “super leg.” It’s for her strength and courage that Haumea was named the 2020 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Champion for Kapi‘olani in front of hundreds of supporters from across the state at the inaugural CMN Partner Celebration. She’s already an impressive ambassador for Kapi‘olani.

“The progress is incredible,” Dr. Burkhalter said. “This isn't just Haumea, this is Haumea's family. They get that and there's not a sense of ‘why me’ at all.”

CMN partners at the celebration were also the first to receive Haumea’s Champion pin. Haumea designed the purple heart outlined in pink, which are her favorite colors. The glittery purple also matches the color of Haumea’s prosthetic leg “Sparkle.” The heart represents the love that surrounds Haumea from her ‘ohana, while the two

feet facing in opposite directions, on top of the heart, represents her lifechanging rotationplasty surgery.

Her family and their business, Uncle Lani’s Poi Mochi, have a long history of helping to change the lives of local keiki treated at Kapi‘olani.

“I want to say over 10 years now, we've been fundraising for the Children's Miracle Network at Kapi‘olani,” said Haumea’s grandmother, Charmaine Naauao-Ocasek. “Now all of the fundraising that we've done is actually hitting home for us with it helping Haumea.”

Now the girl who spent much of her life in the hospital proudly owns dolls with prosthetic legs, dreams of growing up to work for her family’s mochi-making business and wants to play volleyball.

“Haumea is proud of who she is,” Kainoa said. “She is one of the strongest people I know.”

miracle moments

Three Million Mark

HAWAI‘I WALMART AND SAM’S CLUB STORES ARE CELEBRATING A NEW FUNDRAISING

MILESTONE – The business raised more than $3 million for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children since their Children’s Miracle Network partnership began in 1994. The Pearl City and Hilo Walmart locations were ranked the first and second Walmart stores in 2019, respectively, for fundraising in the entire nation.

“A hospital such as Kapi‘olani is extremely important to us and once you take the tour and get to meet the staff and see what they’re doing to change lives it really affects you,” said Lance McAlister, Walmart Hawai‘i market manager. “It just really pulls at you emotionally to see how our efforts are bettering the lives of keiki here in Hawai‘i.” We are so proud of the Walmart and Sam’s Club associates and grateful to the customers for reaching this incredible achievement in giving!

A Prosperous Partnership

KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN IS PRIVILEGED TO HAVE PANDA RESTAURANT GROUP AS A PARTNER. In 2019, Hawai‘i Panda Express locations raised a record $439,173 for Kapi‘olani Children’s Miracle Network. Most of the money is raised a dollar at a time by associates asking customers if they would like to donate to Kapi‘olani at the register. Samantha Jumawan, a manager from the Pearl City Panda Express location, says each gift benefits not only patients, but her team as well. “It’s true happiness because you had the chance to help and inspire someone to give to children who really need medical support,” Samantha said.

The family-owned business has a culture of giving back. During Chinese New Year, Panda Express shared the red envelope tradition. Associates handed out envelopes of puzzles representing happiness and luck while encouraging donations at the register. The envelope gesture was in hopes of bringing good health to sick and injured kids at Kapi‘olani. Panda Restaurant Group is currently the second highest fundraising corporate partner for Kapi‘olani Children’s Miracle Network.

Inaugural CMN Partner Celebration

KAPI‘OLANI CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HELD A SUPERSIZED CELEBRATION FOR CORPORATE PARTNERS. Hundreds of representatives from across the state gathered for the inaugural CMN Partner Celebration to applaud milestones and record-breaking fundraising in 2019. The finale of the luncheon was an exclusive reveal of Hawai‘i’s 2020 CMN Champion, Haumea Friel.

“Seeing this many people in here shows that it's not only Costco, but it’s the whole state that’s actually getting involved,” said Brandt Nishimura, Costco Kapolei membership manager. “It’s pretty surprising how many people are here today.” Kapi‘olani Children’s Miracle Network is grateful to the program’s committed partners who make miracles happen for Hawai‘i’s keiki every day through their efforts.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Colette Forcier, program director of Kapi‘olani Children’s Miracle Network; Derek Gagne; Sarah Almeida; and Philip Guerrero from Walmart Pearl City, the top fundraising Walmart store in the country.

Pearl City Panda Express associate Ericka Flores accepts a donation from a customer.

Children’s Miracle Network corporate partners with Haumea Friel, Hawai‘i’s 2020 Champion, and Kapi‘olani staff.

Larger than Life Surprise

THE BACKSTREET BOYS ARE KNOWN FOR THE SHAPE OF THEIR HEARTS. But it is the size of their hearts that they shared during a surprise visit to Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Hawai‘i’s only Children’s Miracle Network hospital. In between Hawai‘i performances of its DNA World Tour, the iconic ‘90s music group met with patients and families at Kapi‘olani.

Band members Nick Carter and Brian Littrell came especially to mark an important medical milestone for a BSB super fan.

Brian and Nick joined Kapi‘olani’s pediatric cancer team for Jordan Ilae’s “end-of-chemo” ceremony. The celebration started with everyone singing “Happy Last Chemo” then Jordan rang a bell in

1 Backstreet Boys band members Nick Carter and Brian Littrell with Jordan Ilae after surprising the cancer patient at her “end-of-chemo” ceremony.

2 Jordan rings a bell in victory after her final chemotherapy treament with her mom, Kahea, Nick and Brian.

3 Kapi‘olani patient sings a Backstreet Boys song to the band members who visited his room.

victory after her final chemotherapy treatment.

Jordan’s medical team and her family say Backstreet Boys songs helped keep her inspired during her more than two-year battle. After chemotherapy, patients need to keep moving to help flush the medicine out of their system. A playlist of the group's music provided the motivation Jordan needed to walk around, or even dance. Her favorite song to play first, and often more than once, was “I Want It That Way.”

“Everybody deserves to hope for something, to believe in something,” Brian said. “We hear a lot of times that Backstreet Boys music has been the soundtrack to so many people’s

lives. It’s why we do it – it blesses us more than it does anybody else.”

The band members also visited nursing staff and spent one-on-one time with patients in their rooms. They even stopped by the Brain Station, an educational program at Kapi‘olani that helps hospitalized kids keep up with schoolwork. The Brain Station lesson that day was about the history of the Backstreet Boys and an explanation of genetic DNA, in honor of the band’s DNA World Tour.

“We get so much out of this,” Nick said. “We have families. We all have children and we’ve been doing this for 26 years. So just to be able to give back and uplift spirits through music, that’s really why we’re here.”

2019 Donor Listing

Your generosity is transforming the health care of our community. Thanks to 11,828 donors more than $18 million was contributed to our four medical centers, and designated to the following funding areas for programs, services, technology and more.

HEART CARE: 26%

PATIENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES: 21%

Kapi‘olani Medical Center: $11,386,068

Pali Momi Medical Center: $824,916

Straub Medical Center: $2,932,179

Wilcox Medical Center: $3,827,723

OF GREATEST

A Huge Mahalo to Our Generous Donors

Gifts to Kapi‘olani Health Foundation, Pali Momi Foundation, Straub Foundation and Wilcox Health Foundation 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.

Kapi‘olani Health Foundation Donors

$100,000-$999,999

Anonymous (4)

Costco Wholesale

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.

George P. & Ida Tenney Castle Trust

Hyundai Hope On Wheels

IBEW Local 1186

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones

Local Union 1186 IBEW/ Electrical Contractors

Association of Hawaii

Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club

Steve and Marilyn Katzman

Philanthropic Fund

The Clifford and Blanche Hee Trust

Tobacco Prevention & Control Trust Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

$50,000-$99,999

Ace Hardware

American Savings Bank

Bank of Hawaii

Stanford and Kathy Carr

Costco Hawaii Kai

Costco Iwilei

Costco Kona

Costco Maui

D. Suehiro Electric, Inc.

Frederick* and Mary* Lyman

Hawaii Building & Construction

Trades Council

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Ko 'Olina Resort Operators

Association

Mr. and Mrs. Duane K. Kurisu

Marriott's Maui Ocean Club

Maurice and Joanna Sullivan

Family Foundation

Ritchie and Sunny Mudd

Strong Foundation

Trailsend Foundation

Walmart - Hilo

Walmart - Pearl City

$25,000-$49,999

aio

Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union

Castiglione A Casauria Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton R. Churchill

Costco Kapolei

Costco Kauai

Costco Waipio

Dept of OB/GYN and Women's Health/University Health

Partners of Hawai‘i

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

Four Seasons ResortMaui at Wailea

Hawaii Children's Trust Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club

Kobayashi Group LLC

Mrs. John H. Magoon, Jr.

Nordic PCL Construction, Inc.

David and Kellyn Okabe

Panda Express - Ala Moana

Panda Express - Moanalua

Residence Inn by Marriott

Maui Wailea

Stanford Carr Development, LLC

Steven C. Ai Charitable Trust

Walmart - Kapolei

Walmart - Mililani

William K. H. Mau Foundation

$10,000-$24,999

Anonymous (1)

Access Information Management

Ace Hardware - Kamuela

Albert and Betty Ota

Children's Foundation

Alexander & Baldwin Foundation

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Brave Beginnings

Central Pacific Bank Foundation

City Mill Company, Ltd.

Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

Constructors Hawaii, Inc.

Cool Air Inc.

CO-OP Financial Services

Dr. Pauline G. Stitt

Charitable Trust

Edith Tamayo Miyahara* Trust

Egan's Bootcamp

Friends of Senator Richard

SH Wong

George Mason Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

Goodfellow Bros. (Oahu)

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

Hawai`i Gas

Hawaii Anesthesia Group, Inc.

Hawaii Medical Service Association

HDR, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hegarty

Holokai Catamaran

InVision Imaging

Island Ace Hardware

Island Insurance Foundation

Jeff and Loan Arce

Family Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation

Marriott International, Inc.

Marriott's Kauai LagoonsKalanipu'u

Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club

Chetan and Clara Mathur

Michael and Judy Pietsch

Charitable Fund

Mike Sapp Fitness

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Miura

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa

Nan, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Jayson L. Pahlmeyer

PAMCAH-UA Local 675

Cooperation Fund

Panda Express - California Ave & Kamehameha Hwy

Panda Express - Downtown

Panda Express - Hokulei Village

Panda Express - Kaahumanu

Panda Express - Kailua

Panda Express - Kamehameha

Panda Express - Kaneohe Bay

Panda Express - Kapolei

Panda Express - Kapolei & Kamokila

Panda Express - Keawe

Panda Express - Makala

Panda Express - Mokolu

Panda Express - Pakaula

Panda Express - Town Center of Mililani

Panda Express - Uptown

Pioneer Ace Hardware - Laie

Dr. Angela M. Pratt

Sam's Club - Pearl City

Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay

Sheraton Waikiki Hotel

Martha and Tony Smith

Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates

Spirit Of Children

Stephen and Susan Metter Family Fund

The Howard Hughes Corporation

The MacNaughton Group

The Resort Group LLC

The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villa

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa

Mr. Mark Polivka and Mrs. Karen Tiller Polivka

Touchstone Dream for Kids

Charitable Fund

UHA Health Insurance

United Laundry Services, Inc.

Uptime Imaging Solutions Inc.

US Acute Care Solutions

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Walmart - Downtown

Walmart - Honolulu

Walmart - Kahului

Walmart - Kailua Kona

Walmart - Lihue

Walmart - Waipahu

Wilson Care Group

Zippy's Restaurants - A Division of FCH Enterprises, Inc.

$5,000-$9,999

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Ace Hardware - Kapaa

Ace Hardware - Keaau

Ace Hardware - Lahaina

Ace Hardware - Lihue

AIWA Hospital

Allied Builders System

Annie Parke Trust

The Big Green Fishing Classic Tournament

Mr. and Mrs. Warren R. Chaiko

Charles R. Ching and Colleen I. Wong

Tony and Dawn Ching

Ms. Concetta DiLeo

Don Quijote (USA) Co., Ltd.

Elite Parking Services

Enterprise Holdings Honolulu

Farmers Insurance Group

First Hawaiian Bank

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at

Ko Olina

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Fried

Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc.

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

Hawaii Pacific X-Ray Corporation

Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd.

HCU Services Corporation

Hibachi San - Ala Moana

Hickam Federal Credit Union

James D. Swoish, Inc.

Jhamandas Watumull Fund

Ms. Flora Kawasjee

Ms. Gail Lerch

Mr. Thomas J. MacIvor

Marian C. and Walter G. Chuck Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marx

Mr. and Mrs. Colbert M. Matsumoto

Keith and Eileen Matsumoto

Meadow Gold Dairies Hawai`i

Marcus and Cheryl Merner

MNE Holdings, Inc.

Monarch Insurance Services, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff D. Morris

Dr. and Mrs. John F. Morton

Dr. Kenneth T. and Karen Nakamura

Ms. Mavis H. Nikaido

Mr. Alex O'Loughlin and Ms. Malia Jones O'Loughlin

Ms. Sophie Overend*

Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Ltd.

Pan Pacific Mechanical

Panda Charitable Foundation

Panda Express - Ewa

Panda Express - Hawaii Kai

Panda Express - Hilo

Panda Express - Kahala Mall

Panda Express - KapoleiKa Makana Ali'i Mall

Panda Express - Kauai Village

Panda Express - Kihei

Panda Express - King Street

Panda Express - Lumiaina

Panda Express - Royal Hawaiian

Panda Express - UH

Panda Express - Waipio/Laniakea

Panda Express - Windward Mall

Pioneer Ace Hardware - Haleiwa

Pioneer Ace Hardware - Wahiawa

Anthony and Jillian Poon

Sam's Club - Honolulu

Reyn Spooner

Rider Levett Bucknall, Ltd.

Mr. Dustin S. Ridgeway

Kenneth B. Robbins, MD and Clarissa T. Burkert, MD

Steve & Ros Robertson

Ms. Patricia W. Sheehan

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

T. June and Simon K.C. Li Charitable Fund

The Malulani Group, Limited

The Royal Hawaiian

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

Virgo USA, Inc.

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wong

$1,000-$4,999

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Ace Hardware - Atlas Building Supplies

Ace Hardware - Captain Cook

Ace Hardware - Eleele

Ace Hardware - Hilo

Ace Hardware - Keaau Pahoa

Ace Hardware - Kihei

Ace Hardware - Kona

Ace Hardware - Marmac

Ace Hardware - Naalehu

Ace Hardware - Pukalani

Ace Hardware - Rancho

Ms. Rosemary Ah Yuen

Air Conditioning Unlimited

Ms. Lilia S. Ajolo

Ms. Maria Lourdes J. Akagi

Harry and Chantee Akana & Ohana

Akshatha, MD

Devin Alford and M'Liss Moore

Ally Financial Inc.

Aloha Wedding Gown Cleaners LLC

Mrs. Tiffany M. Amemiya-Wong

Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation

Melinda J. Ashton, MD

Atlas Insurance Agency Foundation

Atlas Insurance Agency Ltd.

Dr. and Mrs. V. Balaraman

Ba-Le Inc.

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Day of Hope Run

The Annual Day of Hope Run, a signature event for the Four Seasons Resort Maui, is growing in popularity.

“A lot of our guests reach out to us and plan their vacation around this run,” said Karen Costner, event chair and assistant director of finance at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea.

As many as 400 people come from the Mainland, neighbor islands or neighborhoods around the island for the annual fundraiser that was initiated by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts founder Isadore Sharp three decades ago.

Isadore Sharp’s son Christopher died of cancer in 1978. Since then, Sharp has inspired many staff members to join the fight against the disease. Employees dedicate their personal time year-round to help plan it. Event proceeds support Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children and other charities focused on cancer care. The Four Seasons Resort Maui connection to Kapi‘olani, in funding oncology for women and children, started with a significant gift.

“One of our guests donated $10,000 to the children's hospital because his child was going through cancer,” Karen said.

This year, one of the Four Seasons’ own employees became another voice for the cause. Michelle Kemp, an accounts clerk at the resort, says her life was thrown off balance when tests confirmed she had clear cell ovarian cancer. “It was definitely a shock,” the 35-year-old said. “I didn’t see it coming, but I had the support of my friends, family and my Four Seasons ‘ohana, which made a huge difference.”

Every three weeks, Michelle flew from Maui to Kapi‘olani for treatment. “I refused to go anywhere else because I knew the quality of care at Kapi‘olani was just incomparable,” Michelle said.

Michelle Kemp, a Four Seasons Resort Maui employee who was treated for ovarian cancer at Kapi‘olani.

Lots of Aloha at the Big Green Classic

“Nobody even has to ask when it is anymore, they just expect the Big Green Classic to happen the first Saturday of August,” said Jason Kiaha, who co-chairs the event for the Isemoto Contracting Company.

Jason, a Kona field superintendent, and fellow co-chair John Sauer, a foreman, helped create the fishing tournament in 2016. It started as a way for employees from Hilo and Kona to bond.

"Our company is coming up on 100 years soon. It's been familyrun for years so the number one focus is family at Isemoto," Jason said. "We treat everybody like family here."

It was also that sense of ‘ohana that inspired them to use the tournament as a fundraiser for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Todd Zane, an operator and truck driver for Isemoto Contracting Company for 20 years, had a daughter who was born prematurely at 28 weeks and needed specialized care at Kapi‘olani. Doctors diagnosed Taira with meningitis, a swelling of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord that is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection.

“She’s been through maybe eight or nine brain surgeries already to drain it out,” Todd said. “That’s why I was for this. I see a lot of kids go through there. We’re lucky we have Kapi‘olani.”

Overall, the tournament's cumulative proceeds of $13,700 have benefited the Critical Care Transport program, a vital means of transporting very sick children across the state to Kapi‘olani for care. The one-day event includes eight hours of fishing with an average of 35 boats filled with participants.

“Right now the perpetual trophy is in Hilo, but it was in Kona for three years before,” John said. “So where the trophy goes just adds to the fun. But mostly everyone knows it’s for the kids.”

Ms. Maria V. Bartolome

Mr. Mark J. Bennett

Ms. Kathleen Bisano-McGarvey

BOCA Hawaii, LLC

Ms. Ona M. Bohatch

Ms. Kristen K. Bonilla

Laura Bonilla

Ms. Marilyn R. Bonilla-Luna

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick G. Boyce

Ms. Gloria J. Brooks

Business Golf International LLC

Business Insurance Services, Inc.

Cache Valley Electric Company

Cades Foundation

Ms. Carrie S. Caeton

Mr. and Mrs. John Cambareri

Central Pacific Bank

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chai

Y.C. Cheung

Child's Play Charity

Meredith J. Ching

Ms. Mona J. Chong

Dr. Deane and Kristen Chun

Mrs. Lisa L. Chung

Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Cieslak

City Mill Company, Ltd. / Chung

Kun Ai Foundation

Ms. Ramona L. Clemente

Coastal Windows

Colliers International - Hawaii

Compass Home Loans, LLC

Ms. Lori G. Conley

Consuelo Foundation

CORE Sports Hawaii

Ms. Barbara R. Craft

CU Direct Corporation

CUNA Mutual Group

CustomInk LLC

D. Otani Produce, Inc.

Mr. Michael Dau

Mr. Larry Davis

Sean and Brooke Dee

Dr. and Mrs. Edgar T. Dela Cruz

Megan M. Doty, MD

Jonathan Duca, MD and Nannette Duca-Cruz, MD

Peter and Sara Dudgeon

Ms. Daniza Marie O. R. Duquez

Dr. Robert C. Durkin and Mrs. Paraluman Stice-Durkin

Economy Plumbing and Air

Conditioning Charitable Fund

Edgar T. Dela Cruz MD, Inc.

Mr. Robert Eggleston

Elite Mechanical

Dr. and Mrs. Fortunato Elizaga

Mr. Joel E. Emperador*

EPIC

Mr. Brandt G. Farias

Pamela and Fred Ferguson-Brey

First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation

Flagship FastLube

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forst

Ms. Lisa C. Fuchigami

Mr. Jonathan D. Fudge

FujiFilm Medical Systems

Ms. Naomi K. S. Fujii

Sontaya Fujikake, MD and Daniel Fujikake

Eric and Lori Fujimoto

Ms. Laura L. Fujimoto

Steven T. and Louise K.N. Fukumoto

Stephen and Gloria Gainsley

Garden Island FCU

GEICO Philanthropic Foundation

Geoffrey Michaelson and Lehua Ii-Michaelson Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

Christopher Gibu, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gomes

Goodfellow Brothers, Inc.

Angela Gough, DO and Ryan Gough, PhD

Mr. J. Wayne Graves

Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society

Mrs. Victoria Gutierrez

Hala Charitable Foundation

Mr. Charles H. Hao

Alex D. Ribeiro, DArch and John J. Harrington III, MD

Haverly Commercial Real Estate (HRCE)

Hawaii Children's Trust FundWodehouse

Hawaii Credit Union League

Hawaii HOSA

Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union

Hawaiian Native Corporation

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union

Mr. and Mrs. Sean A. Hehir

Ms. Shanell W. Hesia

HFS Federal Credit Union

Ms. Raquel E. Hicks

Mr. Craig I. Higa

Carl and Kristina Hinson

Toby and Judy Y. Hirashima

Ms. Blyth A. Hirata

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hogan

HPM Building Supply

David Hudson and Dana Kokubun

Hunt Development Group

Mr. and Ms. Robert K. Ichikawa

Mr. Peter Y. Ines

Mr. and Mrs. State Infante

Mr. Earl K. Inouye

Robert and Jennifer Irvine

Ms. Lori N. H. Isara

LEFT TO RIGHT:

Jason Kiaha, John Sauer, Todd Zane and Scot Yoshimura of Isemoto Contracting Company.

Island Pacific Academy

Islands Beach Activities Inc

Denis and Ella Isono

Ivena M. Ziegenhein Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin T. Iwaki

Lynn Iwamoto, MD

J. Kadowaki, Inc.

Tyrie L. Jenkins, MD

JN Chevrolet

Sidney Johnson, MD

Roger and Jennefer Jones

Ms. Jasmine P. H. Kadoishi

Kai Hawaii, Inc.

Kaiser Permanente

Ms. Tomoko Kamori

Stacy K. Kanayama-Trivedi, MD

Ms. Joan E. Kanemori

Ms. Sarah Kennedy-Smith

Mr. Damien T. K. Kim

Jennifer R. King, DO

Mr. Thomas D. King, Jr.

Ms. Laura Kittleman and Mr. Tom Yeatts

Ms. Leni Knight

Ko Olina Golf Club

Koa Capital Partners, LLC

Ms. Carolyn Kobayashi

Matt Pakkala and Alana

Kobayashi Pakkala

Malcolm* and Carol Koga

Kona Mountain Coffee, LLC

Mrs. Mary E. O. Kondo

Kubota Foundation of the Hawaii Community Foundation

Ms. Cynthia L. Kunishige

Sheree Kuo, MD

Ms. Tate H. Kuroda

Susan and Ralph LaFountaine

Rhiana L. Lau, MD

Ms. Jodie K. D. Laurito

Mrs. Johanna A. Leiato

Mr. David Leith*

Bryan and Traci Li

Mr. Stephen C. Li

Ms. Lisa C. Liem

Lloyd/Moore Foundation

Lorren L. Loo, MD

Ms. Lorrie-Ann Y. Luke

Mr. Patrick McFadden and Mrs. Helen MacNeil

Matson Navigation Company, Inc.

Dr. Wallace J. Matthews and Dr. Sherry W. H. Loo

McCorriston Miller Mukai & MacKinnon LLP

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Mesick

Milestones

Miss America Organization

Keith Miyashiro

Modern Luxury Hawaii

Carlos Moreno-Cabral, MD

Mr. Alan T. Morita and Ms. Irene Donnelly

Ms. Tracie S. Mukai

Daniel T. Murai, MD and Amy Stone Murai

Ada A. Murakami, MD

Jared and Donna Murayama

Murphy's Fund

Myounghee Noh & Associates, LLC

Mr. and Mrs. Jared Nakamoto

Mr. and Mrs. Kazuto Nakano

Mr. Ainoa A. Naniole

Ms. Vatukoula L. Nasio

Mrs. Emily W. Naula

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nawahine

Charles R. Neal, MD and Ms. Maria Felix-Neal

Mr. Richard Ng

Pat Oda

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ohigashi

Ms. Betty Y. Ohigashi

Onomea Federal Credit Union

Ms. Kimberly A. Oshiro-Tunick

Mr. Sanford Ota

Mr. Jeff Oya

Ms. Mary E. Oyadomari

Pacific Cost Engineering, LLC

Ms. Sharon P. Padilla-Hu

Panda Express - Kapahulu

Panda Express - Kapolei SX

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Panda Express - Kilauea Ave & Kukuau St PX

Panda Express - Royal Hawaiian Center (Uncle Tetsu)

Panda Express - Ward (Kamakee & Auahi)

Cleighton and Sharon Pang

Shilpa Patel, MD

Patrick and Kris Kobayashi

Foundation

Per Spec, LLC

Mr. and Mrs. Vance Peter

Peter Vincent Architects

Michael R. Pharaon, MD

Pharmacare Hawaii, Inc.

Ms. Monica A. Pierce

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Pietsch

Marc and Amanda Price

ProService Hawaii

Queen's Medical Center

R.M. Towill Corporation

Raising Cane's

RE/MAX Kauai Living

RE/MAX Platinum

Clarence and Ruth Reyes

Riggs Distributing, Inc.

The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua

Ritz-Carlton Residences

Robert Emens Black Fund

Mr. Michael J. Robinson

Rochdale Paragon Group, LLC

Rosenberg McKay Hoffman

Mr. Bob Sage

Mr. Keith Sakoda

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Sakurai

Mr. Felipe S. Sales

Barbara Kitashima, MD and Kenn Saruwatari, MD

Mr. James N. Saulez

Ms. Valerie H. A. Schmidt

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

Lisa Shigemura, MD

Mr. Ernest T. Shiraki

Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Sia

Mr. and Mrs. Richard H.P. Sia

Sorenson Family Fund

Ms. Jessica E. Sphar

Mr. and Mrs. David R. Squeri, III

SSFM International Inc

Ms. Megan T. Stobo

Mr. and Mrs. David E. Stumbaugh

Mr. Kelly Sueda and Dr. Alexandra Sueda

Mr. Daryl S. Suehiro

Mr. Kevin T. Suehiro

Scott Suetsugu, MD

Mr. Charles Sykes

Ms. Eludrizza U. TabisolaNuesca

Mr. Kyle S. Tadaki

Mr. Yuji Takata

Ms. Katherine K. Takishita

Impressionable Handprints

A colorful handprint ceremony by patients of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children made for a beautiful display of the hopes and dreams of hospitalized keiki.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels, supported by Hyundai and its U.S. dealers, invited the kids to put their handprints on one of their official vehicles as part of a special celebration in honor of Dr. Randall K. Wada. Dr. Wada received a $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award Grant to help Kapi‘olani continue its long-standing fight against pediatric cancer.

"The uniqueness of each handprint and to have the kids create their own mark, there is a lot of symbolism in it and the kids had fun," said Stan Masamitsu, dealer principal for Tony Honda.

“Our team at Kapi‘olani makes every effort to deliver the best medical options for our local kids right here in the islands, and this funding will allow us to develop a critical new supportive

SECOND ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Martha Smith, Kapi‘olani Medical Center; Brad Nicolai, JN Group, Inc.; Dr. Darryl Glaser, Kapi‘olani Medical Center; Stan Masamitsu, Tony Honda; Tracy Kikawa, Hyundai Western Region; Ricky Brown, Hyundai Motor America and Chuck Furtado, Big Island Hyundai.

FIRST ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Michael Orange, Hyundai Western Region and Robyn Ribac, Kapi‘olani patient.

care modality for our pediatric transplant patients,” said Dr. Wada, who is medical director of Kapi‘olani’s pediatric stem cell transplant program, the only one of its kind in the state.

“In 2018, I became a bone marrow transplant recipient,” said Robyn Ribac, a Kapi‘olani cancer patient. “Thankfully my little brother Ranger was able to give me some of his bone marrow, so without Hyundai’s funds I wouldn’t be feeling as well as I do right now.”

Hyundai has reached $160 million in total lifetime funding since it began giving to efforts to find a cure in 1998, including $665,000 to Kapi‘olani.

Iron Man Effort for Babies

Leonardo "Trey" Valdez has spent the majority of his nursing career working in neonatal intensive care units (NICU), including four years at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. Trey, who now lives in California, returned for his very first Ironman 70.3 race. It’s half the distance of the Ironman Triathlon but is still a brutal trek.

It took him 6 hours and 48 minutes to complete the 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bicycle ride and 13.1-mile run as a fundraiser for Hawai‘i’s keiki.

The Valdez family visited Kapi‘olani to donate the hard-earned total of $4,125 to

help premature babies. “For about four months, the money was raised little by little anywhere from $5 to $1,000 from one donor,” Trey said. “Nothing compares to the standard of care at Kapi‘olani along with the comradery and aloha spirit,” Trey said. “I’m proud to give back to the community and the families here.”

Leonardo "Trey" Valdez at the finish line after completing the Ironman 70.3 race on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawai‘i.

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Dr. Terri Tanaka and Cary Tanaka

Ms. Karen K. Tao

Ms. Kathy K. Tawata

The A&R Donn Gifting Fund

The Artisan Foundation

The Baby Toon LLC

The Nichols Family Fund

Claire Tong

Mrs. Carrie Ann M. Tsutsui

Ms. Donna Tsutsumi-Ota

Mrs. Grace M. Ueunten Unicold Corporation

Mr. Leonardo Valdez, III

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John C. and Bubba Walker, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Roger S. Wall

Mrs. Julie T. Watumull

Westin Nanea Ocean Resort Villas

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Kara Wong Ramsey, MD

Ms. Linda J. Woo

Sally and Allen Wooddell

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Akiko Yazawa, MD

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Ms. Stacey A. Abrams

Ace Hardware - Marmac

Ace Hardware - Yamashiro's Building Supplies

Mr. Roger P. Acidera

Ms. A-Nancy F. Acorda

Ms. Lauren E. Agena

Mr. Kauhi K. Ahana

Ms. Janet M. Alania

Mr. Fego Q. Alconcel

AmazonSmile Foundation

Mr. Kurt H. Anbe

Ms. Carol-Ann Y. H. Antoku

Apaulo Records Hawaii LLC

Mr. Dyson R. Arakaki and Mrs.

Michelle T. K. Payne-Arakaki

Mr. Tyler J. Asuncion

Ms. Michelle Ayau

Mr. and Mrs. Miles Baidack

Ms. Grace M. T. Balderas

Ms. Teresa A. Ballesteros

Ms. Sarah N. A. Beppu

Mr. Brandon K. Bera

Ms. Robin F. Bernstein

Mr. William Bow

Brooks Fiddler Kapiolani Fund

Mr. Steven T. Brooks

Ms. Laarnie Ann A. Buccat

Mr. William V. Burke

Ms. Nancy B. Burnett

BWA Design, LLC dba Benjamin

Woo Architects

Mrs. Thelma A. Cabato-Cadiz

Ms. Julienne A. Campos

Mrs. Barbara J. Cargill

Mr. Jason Carney

Ms. Judith G. Caro

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Casey

Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Cassiday

Ms. Helen H. Cayetano

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cazinha

Ms. Linann N. Chang

Mr. and Mrs. Rex K. K. Cheung

Ms. Claire C. Chong

Ms. Kolea F. Chong

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Chow

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Mr. Gary W. C. Chun

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Mr. Gary M. Clarke

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Ms. Elisabeth A. Contrades

Ms. Linda M. Correa-Javier

Ms. Gail Y. Cosgrove

Mr. Gilbert G. Coville

Mr. Robert Creps

Ms. Shirley Daniel

Stephen E. Darling, MD

Ms. Rochelle G. Day

Mrs. Shannon K. Demaster

LeAyn Dillon, MD

Dispute Prevention & Resolution

Mr. David V. M. Do and Ms. Jennifer Nguyen

Robyn and Dan Dolan

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Doran

Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Dugay

David and Dawn Dunbar

Duncan-Williams, Inc.

Ms. Pauline Efhan

Mr. David K. Egeland

Mr. and Mrs. David V. Enersen

Ms. Jennifer Erb

Eve Robinson and Joshua Wiener Fund

Ms. Erlinda T. Ferrer

Ms. Judith Flanders

Mr. Craig Floro

Mrs. Colette Forcier and Mr. Brandon Glenn

Ms. Carla J. Franks

Mr. Harry Freitas

Carol A. Fujiyoshi, MD

Sidney and Aileen Fuke

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Fukuhara

Mr. Steven H. Fukuoka

Mr. Gregg K. Furuya

Ms. Octobela A. Gamata

GameStop - Agana Shopping Center

GameStop - Kapolei Shopping Center

GameStop - MCBH Kaneohe Bay

GameStop - Pearl Ridge Mall

GameStop - Schofield Exchange

Mr. Hugo R. Gebauer

Kandie George, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibson

Bill and Sheri Gleason

Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey W. Goldsmith

Ms. Elizabeth D. Grainger

Ms. France Reina Graves

Mr. Mike Hanohano

Hawaii Explosives & Pyrotechnics Inc

Mr. Mason S. Higa

Ronald Hino, MD and Doreen Fujita Hino, MD

Ms. Emyline M. Hiraki

Mrs. Dayle N. Hirayama

Ms. Ann C. Ho

Mr. Mike Hogan, Jr.

Honolulu Federal Credit Union

Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Y. Hu, Sr.

Mr. Rhonnie Y. Ibarra

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis K. Ikeda

Ms. Dana K. Ing

Mr. David Ingenloff

Insurance Associates

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd D. Ioli

Mr. Michael Irish

Mr. Alan S. Ito

Jackie's Diner

Surabhi Jain, MD

Mrs. Chong S. Kajiwara

Mr. and Mrs. Corbett A. K. Kalama

Sally R. Kamai, RN

Mr. Glen A. Kaneshige

Ms. Lori Kaneshige

Kauai Down Under, LLC

Mr. Rupert Kealoha

Ms. Theresa D. Kelly

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Jeremy L. King, DO

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Mr. and Mrs. Brydon Koga

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Wade T. Kyono, MD

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Law Office of Mark Gallagher

Ms. Debbie Lazur

Mr. Jonathan G. Lee

Ms. Leinaala M. Lee

Leeward Spartans

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Leong

Ms. Jessica M. Lewis

Locations Foundation

Ms. Allison L. Lopes

Ms. Maria Nina B. Lopez

Ms. MaryLou M. Loualhati

In Memory of Camren Lu

Ms. Marian A. Lung

M. Toguchi Body Shop, Inc.

Ms. Brenda A. Maglasang

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Dayanand Manoli

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Camnhung Nguyen, MD

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Susan Nonaka

Oahu Wedding Association

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Mr. Jerome Osurman

Mr. and Mrs. Lionel A. Payes

Mr. Michael W. Perry

Bart Pillen, PhD

Pioneer Electric, Inc.

Devin Puapong, MD

Ms. Daniela A. Quinlan

Ms. Jeannie Ranglas

Ms. Rebecca A. Rarama

Ms. Ruby R. Real-Layos

Mr. John J. Reilly

Ms. Loryne L. Richbow

Mr. Francisco Riego De Dios, Jr.

Ms. Gladys E. Rodenhurst

Ms. Lynn A. Rose

Mrs. Linda E. Ross

Mr. and Mrs. Winton J. Saito

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Saito

Mr. Ivan Sakamoto

Mr. Gilbert J. Santos

Ms. Karen F. Saoit

Ms. Delight K. Sato

Mr. Stephen T. Saure

Mrs. Nanette E. G. Sciulli

Mr. Timothy Sciulli

Mr. Kyle Serra

Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin K. Shigemura

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Shimoko

Dr. and Mrs. George Shimomura

Ms. Karin M. Shinkawa

Carrie Shiraki-Sakaino, PhD

Mr. Allan T. Shishido

Mrs. Chynna L. Showe

Ms. Suzie C.H. So-Miyahira

Ms. Marilyn S. Soo

Mrs. Shereena M. Spragling

St. Regis Princeville

Mr. Michael L. Strazzo

Mr. and Mrs. Scott H. Sugai

Ms. Jane Sugimura

Mr. Kenneth Y. Sung

Ms. Jennifer Sur-Watanabe

Marti Y. Taba, MD

Mr. Lawrence N. Takao

Mrs. Teruko Takara

Mr. Harry Y. Takimoto and Family

Warren and Claire Tamamoto

Ms. Nona T. Tamanaha

Ms. Kassandra-Anne Tanabe

JC Taosaka

Mr. Dean H. Tateyama

Mr. Francis Tavares

Nick and Helene Teves

Ms. Jennifer E. Thieme

Ms. Kathleen K. Thomas

Ms. Dixie J. Thompson

Title Guaranty Escrow Services, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Torres

Ms. Kimberly K. Toyomura

Mr. James Trapp

Ms. Gloria L. Tsuha

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Scarlett

Ms. Carol D. Tucker

Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. S. Uechi

Laura and Dean Ushijima

2019 DONOR LISTING

Drive for Heart Care

JN Group, Inc. revved up its fundraising engines for a cause close to the hearts of employees and customers. At the check presentation, staff members held up 20 red hearts, each signifying $1,000 raised for the pediatric heart care program at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. The $20,000 donation came from a portion of sales during JN Group’s “Drive for Heart Care” campaign. For the month of February in 2019, JN Group donated $100 to Kapi‘olani for every new vehicle or motorcycle purchased at all JN Group facilities, including Velocity and Cycle City.

Brad Nicolai, president of JN Group, Inc., and his father Joe Nicolai.

Brad Nicolai, president of JN Group, Inc. credits his dad, Joe Nicolai, for creating a culture of giving for employees. It started nearly six decades ago when his father was just starting his career by selling consignment cars in 1961. “We’ve been here for 59 years and it’s a testament to all of our employees who make it happen every single day,” Brad said. “From a family standpoint and a business standpoint, I want to sincerely thank our customers, the community and our employees for making this gift to Kapi‘olani possible.”

The JN Group’s latest gift to Kapi‘olani will support pediatric heart patients. Heart defects are the most common birth disorder affecting nearly 1% of births annually.

Ms. Angela Uyeda

Mr. Vaughn Vasconcellos

Ms. Maria M. Warren

Mr. and Mrs. James K. Watanabe

Stan, Myra, Lissa and Brent Watanabe

Mr. Robert Welch

Ms. Jaime M. Wheeler

Mr. Brandon K. Wong

Ms. Brenda D. Wong

Robert Wotring, MD

Ms. Laurie S. Yamamoto, RN

Dr. Keijiro Yazawa

Cherilyn F. Yee, MD

Mr. Gary Yee

Jennifer Iseri and UH Women's Softball Team

Ms. Kelly K. Yeung

Mr. Hiromu Yogi

Ivica Zalud, MD

Ms. Michelle L. Zippay

$250-$499

Anonymous (25)

Mr. John-Carl H. Adarna

Ms. Rexie K. Adlawan

Mrs. Rosalee B. Agas-Yuu

Mr. and Mrs. Zosimo I. Agtarap

Mr. Remars J. Agustin

Ms. Debbie Ahina

Mrs. Dale S. Aipa

Ms. Faamoa Aipopo

Ms. Hiroko Akagi

Ms. Colette H. Akau

Ms. Patricia L. Akui

Mr. Randon K. Albarado

Ms. Shanthally Alboro

Mr. Jay D. Alcala

Ms. Angelyn A. Allado-Racca

Mrs. Rebielynn A. AmasolTanoura

Building a Healthier Future

The Hawai‘i Building & Construction Trades Council wants to help build a healthier tomorrow for our keiki. The council, which is made up of 15 subcontractor unions for tradesmen ranging from brick layers to painters, donated $50,000 to Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. Many of the affiliated unions’ members constructed Kapi‘olani’s Diamond Head Tower. That is when they learned of the need for ongoing support of pediatric medicine. “Many of us either were born there or have kids or grandkids who have been born at Kapi‘olani,” said Damien Kim, president of the Council. "The care they give our kids in Hawai‘i is the best around.”

LEFT TO RIGHT: Amanda Price, director of annual giving at Hawai‘i Pacific Health; Gino Soquena, executive director of Hawai‘i Building & Construction Trades Council; Damien Kim, president of Hawai‘i Building & Construction Trades Council and Dawn Dunbar, senior vice president of philanthropy at Hawai‘i Pacific Health.

Mrs. Lei T. Amoroso

Ms. Jannell C. Andrade

Ms. Hazel D. Andres

David S. Ansdell, MD

Mr. Kurt H. Anzai

Mrs. Dorothy F. Aragaki

Ms. Patricia A. Arakaki

Ms. Betty Arakawa

Ms. Wendy Ardolino

Ms. Susan M. Armstrong

Ms. Liana C. Arnobit

Mr. Antonio Arrieta

Ms. Stephanie S. Asahan

Ms. Victoria H. Asayama

Kenneth M. Ash, MD

Mrs. Jeannine A. AsiaticoCabuena

Ms. Jennifer P. B. Asperilla

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Badham

Ms. Jeanette E. Balino

Ms. Maureen Ballard

Ms. Jennie Lou H. Bantolina

Mr. Aric T. Banuilos

Ms. Myra P. Barrientos

Mrs. Jean M. Bart

Ms. Jeanne M. Baverstock

Ms. Larraine J. Baxa

BB Embroidery, Ltd.

Ms. Miriam P. Beams

Ms. Diane M. Beauchemin

Ms. Pearlynn Beaut

Ms. Patricia Begonia

Mr. Ryan L. Bellomy

Mr. Robert R. Bentz

Big Island Candies

Big Island Federal Credit Union

Big Island Toyota

Mr. and Mrs. Andre P. Bisquera

Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Black

Mr. Joseph B. E. Block

Ms. Carolyn M. Bolibol

Ms. Brandy J. Boyce

Ms. Deborah A. Boyd

Ms. Yvonne T. Boyd

Lt. Joseph T. Bradner, III

Mr. Patrick Brennan

Ms. Teresa L. Brink-Wong

Ms. Kathleen A. Brown, RN

Ms. Nadine H. Brown

Ms. Norma L. Browning

Burns-Fazzi Brock & Associates

Mr. Blaise C. Cabael

Ms. Norma L. Cabagbag

Mr. Geoffrey L. Cacatian

Mr. Chancy R. Cameron

Ms. Jennifer M. Campbell

Ms. Maria N. Cansino

Johnny and Michelle Cantillo

Ms. Kawailelenani C. Carmack

Ms. Yvonne A. Carranza

Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Carson

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Carter IV

Ms. Aubrey A. Castillo

Ms. Stella C. Catalan

Catalyst Corporate FCU

Ms. Zandra W. Chan

Ms. Francine K. Chang

Dr. and Mrs. Marvin M. Chassin

Mrs. Tracy J. Chavez

Mr. John Y. Harada and Ms. Yan C. Chong

Christian Bosse Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

Ms. Tracy M. Chu

CMR Financial Advisors, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. CobbAdams

Mr. Francisco A. Conde

Ms. Sharon L. K. W. Contrades

Ms. Michele Costales

Ms. Drina R. Crawford

Mr. Robert S. Crawford, Jr.

Ms. Tracy A. Damitio

Ms. Lisa M. Dau

Ms. Helen Decoite

Mr. Jason Del Mundo and Ms. Jamie L. Yoshida

Detor Family Fund

Drs. Jennifer Di Rocco and Peter Di Rocco

Ms. Shirley V. Diamond

Mrs. Kealani B. Dilliard

Ms. Sarah E. Dillon

Mr. Ray J. Dion

Ms. Nicolette K. Domingo

Mr. Russell Sugai and Ms. Marie L. Duby-Sugai

Ms. Lisa S. Dudgeon

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Dunn

Ms. Joan Durazzo

Ms. Marsha L. Durbin

Mr. Chad Eckart

Mr. John Elicker

Jonathan and Cecily Elizares

Randall and Patti Endo

Mr. Micah B. Ewing

Marissa Fakaosita, MD

Sakiko Tsuruwaka Faust

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Feldner

Ms. Judith W. C. Felipe

Mr. Paul J. Fenwick

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Fernandez, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm M. K. Fong

Mr. Jesse J. Fonseca

Mr. and Mrs. Josh Forloine

Ms. Desiree H. Fortunato

Ms. Gina-Fe G. Foster

Friends of Cynthia Thielen

Mr. Clint Fujii

Ms. Diane K. Fujii

Ms. Carey-Ann L. Fujimoto

Ms. Layna S. Fujimoto

Ms. Ashley A. Fujinaga

Mr. Tod K. Fujioka

Ms. Wanda C. Fujioka-Logan

Mrs. Gladys N. Fujiuchi

Ms. Kelli N. Furushima

Ms. Jennifer D. Gabriel

Ms. Leilynn E. Gabriel

Ms. Sherry C. Gaillard

Ms. Anne F. Galios

GameStop - Moanalua

Shopping Center

GameStop - Panda Kabuli Center

GameStop - Windward Mall

Ms. Melochi L. Garcia

Gather Federal Credit Union

Mr. Alexander D. Georgiev

Ms. Cheryl C. R. Gibson

Mr. Peter J. Gitto

Darryl Glaser, MD and Desiree Medeiros, MD

Ms. Janelle Goo

Ms. Carolina M. Gose-Pascual

Mr. Ellis W. Goto

Mrs. Melissa K. Goto

Alan and Annabel Gottlieb

Ms. Adriana J. Green

Ms. Tania A. Guerrero

Mr. Dexter H. Gushi

Ms. Erica M. Gutierrez

Mrs. Holly A. Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Colby Hanley

Mr. Mufi Hannemann and Mrs. Gail Mukaihata Hannemann

Nelson and Valerie Harada

Ms. Isabelle Harrison

Mr. John P. Harrison, III

Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Hashimoto

Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union

Ms. Midori Hayashi

Ms. Tina Y. T. Hayashi

Mr. Curtis L. Hayes

Hazel Tominaga Tsutsui

Theodore Foundation

Ms. Emma L. Henderson

Ms. Lucille J. Hill

Hilo High School Key Club

Justin M. Hino, MD

Mr. Eric T. Hirano

Mr. Miles K. Hirasuna

HMSA Employees' Federal Credit Union

Mr. Randall T. M. Ho

Ms. Mari-jo Y. Hokama

Ms. Margaret Honbo

Mr. Clifford J. Hong

Ms. Laura A. Hoo

Mr. Alex Z. Huang

Mr. Bruce Huegel

Ms. Leonidez A. Hyde

Mr. Bradford A. Ibanez

Mr. Melvin M. Ige

Mr. David Takashima and Dr. Malissa Iida-Takashima

Mr. Emery R. Inafuku

Ms. Sharon H. Inouye

Mr. George T. Iseri

Mr. Kerry K. Ishihara

Mr. Alfred S. Itamoto

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Ito

Ms. Mildred M. Iwamuro, RN

Mr. Jon S. Izumigawa

Ms. Denica A. Jacinto

Richard A. C. Jack, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Larry T. Jacobs

Mr. Mekel D. James

John E. Janikowski, DO

Ms. Lori A. Jansen

Ms. Miki L. Jay

Ms. Nicole M. Jenkins

Ms. Nicole M. Johnson

Ms. Christine A. Johnston

Jon H. Morikawa, M.D., LLC

Ms. Jennifer J. Jones

Ms. Candyce Kaaiai

Ms. Gwendolyn Kaauwai

Ms. Kehaulani I. Kahana-Travis

Ms. Stephanie C. Kaiwi

Robyn K. Kalahiki

Ms. Tennille C. Kalama

Mrs. Celestine P. Kamihara

Mr. Craig M. Kamihara

Ms. Melodi K. Kaneshiro

Ms. Lynn Ann A. Kanno

Ms. Raina L. Kauhola

Ms. Malama F. Kaupoe

Mr. James Kawamoto

Ms. Diane L. Kawana

Andrew and Jill Kawano

Mr. John R. Keenan, III

Ms. Briana Rane K. Keo

CDR and Mrs. Edward Keough

Ms. Joelle Y. Kikukawa

Ms. Angela Kim

Ms. Heather Kim

Ms. Heekum Kim

Mrs. Elizabeth Kinard and Ms. Jaimie Kinard

Mrs. Kathryn C. Kirley

Ms. Allison K. Kishida

Ms. Mari M. Kitagawa

Ms. Shanna J. Kobayashi

Mr. and Mrs. George T. Kodani

Mr. Eric T. Komoda

Ms. Erin M. Krayeski

Ms. Mavis K. Kubo

Mrs. Sonya M. Kuboyama

Ms. Beatrice M. Kuhn

David K. Kurahara, MD

Mr. Kelvin Kurisu

Ms. Kirsten M. K. Kwan Wing

Ms. Tracey A. Laciste

Mr. Todd LaFountaine

Mr. Frederick G. Lagapa

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Laguana

2019 DONOR LISTING

The Playbook for Giving

Some young local football players truly have their heart in the game of giving! For the past three years, the Leeward Spartans have made an annual gift in honor of a close friend, Kalā Peter, to Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. Kalā passed away in 2017 from osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. “I get the whole team involved because I want them to understand that there are others out there that don’t have the healthy ability that they have to go out and play,” said Head Coach Dean Bayot. “I don’t want the players to take that for granted.”

Two of the team's players, Orion Bayot and John De La Cruz, met Kalā in the seventh grade. The three loved to ride their bikes and play video games.

After his death, Orion and John wore stickers with Kalā's name on it on their helmets. "I wear the number 30 because Kalā was born on the 30th and I wanted to represent him," John said. Vance Peter and Kainani Enos-Peter, Kalā’s parents expressed their appreciation at the check presentation. “We are touched and grateful that the coaches and team continue to remember Kalā in this way,” Kainani said. “We are so proud of these young gentlemen for making a difference in our community by choosing to help the children who come to Kapi‘olani for lifesaving services.”

ABOVE: The Leeward Spartans coaches, players and parents presenting their donation in memory of close friend, Kalā Peter.

Ms. Deidra N. Lai

Ms. Susan T. Lamb

Ms. Cassie Leanio

Mr. Nelson Leao

Mr. Ed Ledesma

Ms. Christin M. Lee

Ms. Elizabeth A. Lee

Ms. Eun-Kyung Lee

Ms. Jayna K. Lee

Kit Shan Lee, MD

Ms. Marie E. Lee

Ms. Penni C. Y. Lee

Lenders Protection LLC

Ms. Shannon K. Leoiki

Ms. Dayle Liu

Gerard F. Livaudais, MD

Ms. Donnabelle T. Longboy

Ms. Lanie E. Lopez

Ms. Michele S. Loudermilk

Mr. James E. Love

Bruce and Pom Luxton

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lynch

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lynch

Ms. Dawn M. Lyon

Ms. Joy G. Machado

Ms. Aiza O. Madelo

Mr. Peter K. Maglidt

Mr. Jerry M. Magoon

Ms. Manisha Maker

Mr. John W. Malingdan

Ms. Fely-Ann Mamuad

Ms. Mary-Ruth C. Manding

Ms. Leilani Joy T. Manuel Uganiza

Ms. Betty J. Mark

Ms. Kimberly Anne C. Marks

Mr. Julian Martinez

Ms. Kaliko V. Martinez

Ms. Donna Masuda-Kam

Jane Masuno

Ms. Krystal J. Matautia

Ms. Deidre M. Matsuda

Mrs. Kylie Matsuda-Lum

Mr. Sueto Matsumura

Mr. and Mrs. Bert M. Matsuoka

Mr. and Mrs. James Maurer

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. M.

May

Ms. Aidalyn H. Mayo

McBryde Federal Credit Union

Ms. Maria A. McCausland

Ms. Alyssa McMillan

Mrs. Jessie J. McMorrow

Mr. Linc-Alan K. Medeiros

Ms. Carol Ann Melvin

Ms. Adrienne P. Mendiola

Ms. Tierra A. Miguel

Ms. Sherilynn W. Milan

Mr. Jay A. Miller

Ms. Cristina B. C. Mina

Ms. Alexandria K. Mindoro

Mr. Harry J. Miura

Ms. Nancy J. Miyake

Mr. Gary S. Miyamoto

Mr. Kell T. Miyamoto

Ms. Patricia S. Miyamoto

Ms. Shelby G. Miyamoto

Ms. Audrey Miyasato

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Y. Miyata

Barry M. Mizuo, MD

Ms. Jenneill Y. L. Mizushima

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis K. Monma

Mr. and Mrs. Howard N. Morinaga

Ms. Kathleen C. Morioka

Ms. Lori M. Morisato

Ms. Alena A. Morris

Mr. and Mrs. Miki R. Moylan

Mr. Mark M. Munar

Ms. Pearl H. Murata

Mr. Gerold B. Nacapuy

Mr. Richard K. Nagashima

Ms. Leah M. Nahale

Ms. Rocchina A. Naipo

Mr. Edward T. Nakagawa

Ms. Iris M. Nakama

Mr. Matthew K. Nakama

Ms. Ketly C. Nakamura

Ms. Eydie H. Nakasone

Ms. Eleanor M. M. J. Naone

Mr. Kevin Napoleon

Dr. Ann N. NarimasuPhomenone

Ms. Stephanie N. Nault

Mr. Elmer C. Navarro

Ms. Mai H. Nguyen

Ms. Jessica S. Niles

Mrs. Cecelia Nirei

Ms. Kori K. Nishida

Ms. Lena Victoria D. J. Nishikawa

Ms. Wendi K. Nishikawa

Mr. Erwin R. Nisperos

Mr. Hideo Noguchi

Mr. Rodney Nohara Nordstrom - Ala Moana

Mrs. Amy Nose

Ms. Judy Noyes

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Oboler

Mr. and Mrs. Earl K. Ogata

Ms. Maureen O'Guin

Ms. Jin Oh

Ms. Sharon K. Ohata

Mr. Ronald S. Oi

Ms. Lisa M. Okamura

Mr. Jarrett K. Okihara

Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Okouchi

Ms. Kathryn M. Omine

Ms. Nora J. Onaga

Ms. Sandra L. Onaga

ONTS CPA, LLP

Ms. Alyssa M. Onzuka

Ms. Arlyne L. Orioste

Ms. Kiyomi Oshiro

Ms. Amy Fay P. Ostrowski

Lei H. Otani

Ms. Karen Rowie U. Pabiton

Ms. Sarah A. K. Pacheco

Mr. Richael V. Pacson

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Padilla

Mr. Bobby C. Pagdilao

Ms. Cindy Paguyo

Ms. Britnelyn H. Palacio

Mrs. Karlee A. Palms

Ms. Evalani Pandaraoan

Ms. Deborah Ann Y. Pang

Ms. Jennifer T. Pangelinan

Mr. Robert L. Pascua

Mr. Royden S. Pascual

Ms. Jessica B. Pasion

Ms. Bonnie L. Patelesio

Patti KM Endo MD, Inc.

Mr. Jordan Paulachak

Ms. Sara E. Pavao

Mr. and Mrs. Keahi D. Pelayo

Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Kirsten Pennaz

Mr. and Mrs. Andre A. K. Peters

Mr. Benny Y. Petersen

Ms. Lisa H. Phan

Mr. Thai Phan

Ms. Jaymie H. Pinho

Mrs. Robyn M. Polinar-Pascua

Ms. Joanne Poynter

Ms. Michele A. Pregill

Ms. Larraine L. Pualoa

Ms. Brittnny B. Pulido

Ms. Marie Grace M. Puno

Ms. Johanes C. Quebral

Ms. Kristi N. Rakta-Manongdo

Ms. Terilyn Ramelb

Ms. Myleen B. Ramento

Ms. Christine J. Ramos

Mr. Regan C. Ramos

Ms. Asterlou S. Raquel

Ms. Cori-Lynn K. Raquel

Ms. Kasandra Camill M. Raquel

Ms. Lilian Rebamonte

Ms. Laura A. Reed

Ms. Marylu Renon

Ms. Kathryn L. Reyes, RN

Ms. Michelle C. Robbins

Mr. Phil Robertson

Ms. Donna M. Robinson

Ms. Lindsey J. N. Rocheleau

Ms. Lauren Rodrigues

Ms. Tavia L. Rosa

Ms. Colleen J. Rosenow

ROSES Systems Solutions

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Ruiz

Ms. Jaclynn L. Ruiz

Ms. Divine G. A. Salazar

Ms. Jacqueline B. Salinas

Ms. Gina L. Samala

Helen and Charles Sanpei

Mr. Gilmore G. Sarmiento

Sasaki Endowment Fund

Ms. Patricia L. Sax

Mr. Robert J. Schmidt

Mr. Kaleo Schneider

Schofield Federal Credit Union

Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Schultz

Secure Technology Hawaii

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

Mr. Robert J. Seki

Dexter Seto, MD

Ms. Alexis K. Shaner

Ms. Sheri A. Shido

Mr. Rivera L. Shigetani

Mr. and Mrs. Lon M. Shimanuki

Mr. Cy A. Shimizu

Mr. Marcus H. Shimomi

Mr. Wendell Saito and Ms. Cindy-Ann Shimomi-Saito

Ms. Karen H. Shiraishi

Ms. Shelby K. Shitabata

Ms. April D. Shounk

Ms. Lynell L. Shove

Mr. Sapini U. Siatuu

Mr. Chou Hong Siu

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Y. Skelton

Nancy J. Smiley, MD

Ms. Sherri A. SommerCandelario

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy K. Sosner

Ms. Deborah Y. Spangler

Ora Stamps

Mr. Jesse L. Stetson

Leslee Ann Stevenson, MD

Ms. Amy L. Stewart

Dr. Susan K. Stewart

Ms. Casey K. Suehiro

Mrs. Stephanie A. Suehiro

Ms. Polly H. Suemoto

Mr. David W. Sugawa

Ms. Wendy C. Sumida Kano

Mr. Scott Susman

Mr. and Mrs. Randal K. Suzuki

Ms. Lisa L. Tachibana

Mr. and Mrs. Donn Takaki

Mr. Carl E. Takamiya

Mr. Roy R. Takamune

Ms. Julie A. Takanobu

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Takara

Ms. Fern S. Takemoto

Ms. Sachiko Taketa

Ms. Nicole R. Tamaki-Natividad

Alyson Tamamoto, MD and Brett Kagawa

Ms. Donna P. Tamasese

Mr. Noboru Tamashiro

Ms. Heather M. Tamaye

Ms. Betty W. Tamayo

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tamayose

Ms. Lloyda P. Tamboa

Mr. Len K. Tanaka

Ms. Tracieann A. Tancayo

Ms. Michelle Tang

Mr. Guy Tanioka

Ms. Gail T. Tashima, RN

Ms. Natasha M. Taumua

Ms. Chastity P. Tavares

Mr. and Mrs. Renato Tavita

Mr. David M. Taylor

Mr. Michael E. Taylor

Ronnie B. N. Texeira, MD

The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

The Shimizu Foundation

Ms. Amy R. Thomas

Ms. Nadja J. Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Jett G. Tokita

Ms. Chanelle O. TomasAlconcel

Clifford Torres

Mr. and Mrs. Pai Toulon

Ms. Jodie L. Toyota

Robert and Elise Ueoka

Mrs. Jamie M. I. Uesato

UNITE HERE Local 5

UnitedHealth Group

Steve and Liz Uyehara

Ms. Floraine F. Van Orden

Joseph R. Vierra, MD

Ms. Joy Ann G. Virtudes

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Wada

Ms. Courtney M. Wagner

Mr. and Mrs. Thad K. Wakasugi

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wakatake

Ms. Wilette E. U. Walter

Ms. Diana K. Walters, RN

Mr. Bryce K. Watanabe

Ms. Darrilyn R. Weaver

Ms. Myra S. Wekenborg

Kimberly Wheeler

Ms. Dori-Lee K. Wiley

Mr. Tarek T. Willeby

Mr. Michael A. Wong

Russell Woo, MD

Ms. Elizabeth Wright

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Yabuki

Randal Yanagisawa, MD

Ms. Shandell K. K. Yancey

Mr. and Mrs. Sung In Yang

Dr. and Mrs. Eric K. S. Yee

Ms. Jennifer Yee

Mr. Walter T. Yogi

Mr. Scott T. Yokota

Mr. Edwin J. Yokoyama

Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Yokoyama

Ms. Angela M. Yonamine, RN

Ms. Destiny A. K. Yonemura

Mr. Scott M. Yonesaki

Ms. Sandra L. Yoshioka

Mr. Fletcher S. Young

Mr. Terry T. Young

Mr. Trevor K. Young

Mr. Andrew J. Zarick

Mr. Roy Zerna

Pali Momi Foundation Donors

$100,000 & Above

Pali Momi Medical Staff

$50,000-$99,999

Clyde T. and Holly R. Kaneshiro

The Schuler Family Foundation

$25,000-$49,999

Anonymous Donors (various)

Atherton Family Foundation

D. Suehiro Electric, Inc.

McInerny Foundation

Tanioka's Charity Foundation

$10,000-$24,999

Anonymous (1)

First Hawaiian Bank Kokua Mai Campaign

Henry's Equipment Rental & Sales, Inc.

Ms. Fumiko J. Horii

$5,000-$9,999

Mrs. Viola B. Baptista

Ms. Raina E. Haarz

Jams World

Mr. Ronald K. Migita

Merle S. Morita

David and Kellyn Okabe

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Y. Takasato

Ms. Marian Tang Yuaikai Medical Foundation

$1,000-$4,999

Anonymous (1)

Ms. Maria Lourdes J. Akagi

Ms. Gwen A. Akimoto

Albert M. and Merle T.K. Yamada Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

Devin Alford and M'Liss Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Teodoro V. Andam

Drs. Robert and Monique Canonico

Ms. Charlotte P. Carahasen

Ms. Robin E. Caravallo

Mr. Alan Chinen

Charles R. Ching and Colleen I. Wong

Lisa L. Chung

Ms. Rochelle G. Day

EPIC

Mr. Brandt G. Farias

Fujioka's Wine TIMES

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Fukuhara

Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Fuse

Dr. Lily L. Gallagher and Mr. Gary F. Gallagher

Ms. Audrey N. Gima

Mr. and Mrs. Art Gladstone

Mr. and Mrs. William D. Golz

VJ and Joce Granier

Russell N. Harada, MD

Mr. Randal Hiraki

Mr. and Mrs. Cenric S. Ho

Jim and Beth Hoban

Dr. Alvin K. Ikeda and Dr. Raquel Chan-Ikeda

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis K. Ikeda

Integrated Pest Management, Inc.

Kai Media & Marketing LLC

Robyn K. Kalahiki

John Kao, MD

Joel E. H. Kobayashi, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Gregg Kokame

Mrs. Patricia Kurisu

Douglas K. Kwock, MD and Ann M. Kwock

Ms. Gail Lerch

Brigitte and David McKale

Sakhone Mendigorin

Keith Miyashiro

Gordon and Anita Nihei

Ms. Jessica K. Onaga

Ms. Michele L. Otake

Ms. Moara R. S. Palma

Ribbon Productions LLC

Kenneth B. Robbins, MD and Clarissa T. Burkert, MD

Mr. Michael J. Robinson

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ruscetta

Mr. and Mrs. Takeshi Shimana

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Sorayama

Mr. Daryl S. Suehiro

Mona N. Suzuki, MD

Mr. Warren T. Takushi

Claire Tong

Tory Burch LLC

Mr. Darryl K. Turner

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Vara, Jr.

Mr. James K. Watanabe

Mr. Chuck Williams

Wong's Drapery

Mr. and Mrs. Bert M. Yamashita

Mr. Luke Yeh

Ms. Anne A. Yoshioka

$500-$999

Anonymous (8)

Mr. and Mrs. Gene C. Armacost

Melinda J. Ashton, MD

Atlanta Rowing Club

Ms. Grace M. T. Balderas

Ms. Teresa A. Ballesteros

Mr. Brandon K. Bera

Ms. Alicia Bertulfo

Ms. Gloria J. Brooks

Mr. William V. Burke

Ms. Nancy B. Burnett

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Butterfield

Ms. Darla F. Camp

Ms. Mona J. Chong

Mr. Charles K. Chu, Jr.

Ms. Cheryl K. Cudiamat

Mr. and Mrs. David J. Dennehy

David and Dawn Dunbar

2019 DONOR LISTING

Evening of Hope

The Tanioka's Charity Foundation has a legacy of raising money for Hawai‘i Pacific Health, giving more than $300,000 to HPH medical centers. The Tanioka’s Evening of Hope dinner inspired others to follow the family’s lead. The focus of the event was supporting emergency and trauma services at HPH.

“Years ago, our family took a tour of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children and it broke my mother's heart to see children suffering,” said Jasmine Tanioka, chief financial officer for Tanioka’s Seafoods and Catering. “This fundraiser will only add to our heartfelt wish to make an impact and be a blessing in the lives of others.”

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Justin Tanioka, Lynn Tanioka, Mel Tanioka, Ethan Tanioka and Jasmine Tanioka at the Evening of Hope.

Evening of Hope Community Hero recipients Marty Collins, Matt Wells, Jeannie Roberts, and Melody Kilcommons.

Besides creating awareness, the Taniokas honored a Community Hero from each facility. The award recipients included: Melody Kilcommons, director of emergency and trauma services at Kapi‘olani Medical Center; Matt Wells, trauma program manager and stroke center coordinator at Pali Momi Medical Center; Jeannie Roberts, social worker at Straub Medical Center and Marty Collins, trauma program manager at Wilcox Medical Center.

Pink Purpose

Jams World continues to find a purpose for its pink apparel line. For the past two years, the Hawai‘i clothing company has designed a special ʻĀkala (pink) Collection with a limited edition print in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Twenty percent of sales from these specialty items funded a donation to oncology at Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center. The 2019 hand-painted piece of art called the Calidora Palm, that makes up the ʻĀkala (pink) Collection, also took on an even deeper meaning for Jams World and the cause.

"I felt the various shades of pink in this piece of art would enable us to tell a story with this collection as well as bring

awareness to the various types of cancer," said Pua Rochlen, Jams World president. “In our Calidora Palm pieces, each shade of pink represents the different types of cancer and the different patients this disease affects.”

Jam's World Calidora Palm print consisted of tropical florals and lush palm leaves interwoven with various shades of pink.

Ms. Veronica E. Fitzgerald

Mr. Leslie Fluharty

Mr. and Mrs. Wade S. Gesteuyala

Daniel M. Harada, MD

Mrs. Dayle N. Hirayama

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Hoshino

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin K. Ikeda

Mr. Earl K. Inouye

Mr. and Mrs. John Isabelo

Mr. Alan S. Ito

Keiko K. Grant Language Services

Ms. Lynn R. Kikuchi

Dean and Cheryl Kozai

Ms. Michelle L. Kubota

James C. Lai, MD and Rosalyn Cheng, MD

Ms. Lorrie-Ann Y. Luke

Ms. Frances K. Y. Lum

Mr. Robert E. Mace

Mrs. Marguerite R. Magee

Ms. May H. Matsumoto

Ms. Christine C. McCracken

Ms. Lorena M. L. McGovern

Mr. Sterling H. Morikawa

Susan Nonaka

Ms. Susan M. Ohlson

Mr. Ty Otake

Mr. Benjamin Pataray

Ms. Charlene V. Prieto

Ms. Yolanda I. Racca

Ms. Priscila D. Rayray

Ms. Loryne L. Richbow

Ms. McKenzie U. Robledo

Ms. Kristi L. Sakai

Kenn Saruwatari, MD and Barbara Kitashima, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Kazuo Shimabukuro

Ms. Melody J. Smith

Emese Somogyi, MD

Ms. Kathleen N. Souza

Mr. Kevin J. Speyer

Ms. Jessica E. Sphar

Mrs. Sue Sugai

Gordon M. Sugimura

Mr. John G. Tamashiro

Mrs. Mary-Antonette Ting

Stephen Trokel, MD

Ms. Jewel I. Tuiteleleapaga

Steve and Liz Uyehara

Ms. Daisy Vaz

Ms. Melissa M. Watson

Ms. Hitomi Williams

Ms. Paula C. O. Wilson

Mr. Robert F. Wong

Mrs. Mildred L. Yamanouchi

Mr. and Mrs. Kiyomi Yonamine

Geri Q. L. Young, MD and Robert J. Teichman, MD

$250-$499

Anonymous (5)

Mr. Keith H. Abe

Mr. Brayton J. B. Acoba

Ms. Nhelda J. Aguda

Mr. Kauhi K. Ahana

Ms. Caryn H. Amii

Ms. Desiree M. Apo

Mr. Tyler J. Asuncion

Dr. and Mrs. V. Balaraman

Mr. Ralf E. Banatao

Ms. Karen M. Birkett

Mr. Joseph B. E. Block

Ms. Tiffany Y. Bom

Ms. Kristen K. Bonilla

Ms. Simone A. Borisov

Ms. Deborah A. Boyd

Ms. Katherine M. Branco

Mr. Christopher S. Bryan

Ms. Joan M. Bunting

Mr. Michael P. Canite

Johnny and Michelle Cantillo

Mr. Dwayne Carlos

Ms. Marguerite L. Carvalho

Ms. Flor E. Castillo

Ms. Maricel A. Ceon

C. Galen Choy, MD

Ms. Lidian V. Choy

Ms. Tracy M. Chu

Ms. Marva J. Chun

Mr. Gary M. Clarke

Mr. Christopher J. Collier

Commercial Sheetmetal Co., Inc.

Ms. Gail H. Crosson

Ms. Suzanne M. Cuarisma

Ms. Susan Davidson

Ms. Kate E. Deans

Ms. Sarah E. Dillon

Ms. Lynette Y. Doi

Robyn and Dan Dolan

Mr. Jerry T. Ferreira

Ms. Darlene I. Garcia

Mrs. Holly A. Hall

Ms. Jacy M. Hanagami

Ms. Deborah R. Hashimoto

Harold and Yvonne S. Hashizume

Ms. Emma L. Henderson

Ms. Emyline M. Hiraki

Ms. Laura A. Hoo

Mr. Bruce Huegel

Mr. Emery R. Inafuku

Sally R. Kamai, RN

Ms. Jay-Ann T. Kau

Ms. Malama F. Kaupoe

Dr. Charles O. Kim

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Mr. and Mrs. George Y. Kishimori

Ms. Diane H. Komatsu

Masayoshi and Emma Koshiro

Ms. Joel-Marie N. Kusunoki

Ms. Bessie Lau

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Laukala

Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. S. Lee

Ms. Michelle Lee

Mr. Collin C. Ling

Gerard F. Livaudais, MD

Mr. Mathew C. Loughlin

Ms. Barbara Luke-Boe

Ms. Catherine R. Maiava

Mr. Matthew K. Mailo

Ms. Sasha J. Mak

Mr. John W. Malingdan

Ms. Mary-Ruth C. Manding

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Y. Masunaga

Mr. Albert T. Matsumura

Mr. Owen McDonough

Ms. Joan E. McGarry-Nakayama

Ms. Carlotta M. Meier-Irving

Mr. Jose A. Miranda

Mr. Yasuo Miyasato

Mr. Anthony W. Moiso

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis K. Monma

Mr. Kyle G. Morrison

Ms. Priscilla M. Muasau

Ms. Kerri K. Nagamine

Mr. James E. Nakamura

Ms. Michelle L. Omura

Ms. Georgiana S. Oshio

Ms. Sarah A. K. Pacheco

Ms. Audrey C. Pagala

Mr. Royden S. Pascual

Ms. Linh T. K. Pham

Ms. Michele A. Pregill

Ms. Sheri D. Preitauer

Ms. Leusoalii V. Purcell

Ms. Iluminada B. Ragasa

Ms. Doreen N. Ranne

Mr. Ryanjason K. Ruiz

Ms. Lisa Salazar

Mr. Alvin L. Santos

Ms. Jocelyn R. Sato

Mr. Garnet R. Saupan

Ms. Patricia L. Sax

Ms. Karen T. Shigaki

Mr. Mark K. Shiroma

Ms. Shelby K. Shitabata

Mrs. Yoshiko Sone

Sneha Sood, MD

Ms. Judith A. Stitley

JC Taosaka

Mr. Dean H. Tateyama

Mr. Ieni Taumua

Mr. Aaron C. Taylor

Mr. Abraham A. Tengan

Ms. Crystal M. Theel

Ms. Jennifer E. Thieme

Ms. Gloria L. Tsuha

Sandy and Kurtis Tsuha

Mr. Claude M. Uehara

Robert and Elise Ueoka

Maria R. Ver, MD

The Calidora Palm print by Jams World for the 2019 ‘Akala (pink) Collection.

Confidence

Builder

Cancer patients experience a multitude of emotions and reactions during treatment. One of the common side effects is hair loss. Wigs can offer patients an option at a time when a lot of choices are taken away from them. One person who understands this journey of recovery is Briana Russell, a medical assistant in Pali Momi Medical Center’s Infusion Services.

“Pali Momi’s wig program is very important,” Briana said. “It helps the women going through treatment by boosting self-esteem and making them feel beautiful. For some who don’t want people to know that they are sick, a wig helps them to feel whole again.” Briana also has a personal experience with cancer through her husband, Kama Ortiz.

“My mother is a breast cancer survivor,” Kama said. “When she received her wig, she started crying because it changed her outlook and gave her a sense of normalcy. Sometimes the littlest things can make the biggest differences.”

Kama decided to make a donation to the Pali Momi Cancer Center's patient navigation services. He shared his intention with his friends who wanted to donate too. In addition to Kama, the 4th and Inches Fantasy Football League is made up of players Micah Ancheta, Corey Silva, Ben Bright, Reid Yoshida, Kevin Mokulehua, Randall Lindsey, Emmett Hall IV, Mark Inay, Ray Carvalho and Mark Gankiewicz.

“I was blown away but I wasn’t completely surprised,” Kama said. “Our league is made up of mostly firefighters and we love helping people.”

2019 DONOR LISTING

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest K. Wakimura

Mrs. Lora Watanabe

Mr. Matthew M. Wells, RN

Ms. Elizabeth Wright

Mr. David M. Yamaguchi

Mr. Gordon I. Yamashiro

Ms. Keri-Ann K. N. Yasuhara

Dr. and Mrs. Eric K. S. Yee

Mr. Michael T. Yoneshige

In Memory of Gary Yoshioka

Ms. Cammy Louise K. Young

Straub Foundation

Donors

$1,000,000 & Above

Barry M. and Virginia S. Weinman

$100,000-$999,999

Laurence H. Dorcy Hawaiian Foundation

Clyde T. and Holly R. Kaneshiro

McInerny Foundation

Gail Myers Trust

Mr. and Mrs. J. Hans Strasser

$50,000-$99,999

D. Suehiro Electric, Inc.

Ellen M. Koenig Memorial Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

$25,000-$49,999

Chia-Ling Chang Charitable Foundation

Walter* and Leila* Condon Trust

Mr. Nicholas J. Frost

Honolulu Firefighters Foundation (HFF)

$10,000-$24,999

Anonymous Donors (various)

Ben and Miriam Lau Foundation

Mr. Stephen Dung and Ms. Adelia Chung

Alvin Chung, DDS

Mrs. Norah W. Chung

Elizabeth K. Tam, MD and Mark T. Grattan, MD

Growney Family Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Heenan

Island Insurance Foundation

Mrs. Constance N. Itagaki

Jhamandas Watumull Fund

Marvin and Sandra Fong Family Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Isao Masunaga

Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Stollar

Mrs. Helen M. Takano

Mr. and Mrs. Simon J. Treacy

$5,000-$9,999

Castiglione A Casauria Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. J. Roy Chen

City Mill Company, Ltd. / Chung Kun Ai Foundation

Clint and Suzy Churchill

Ms. Concetta DiLeo

Florence Y. and Samuro Ichinose Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Goldcamp, III

InVision Imaging

James and Eunice* Kyle

Ms. Gail Lerch

Robert A. Lipman, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Colbert M. Matsumoto

Dr. and Mrs. John F. Morton

Ms. Linda Nakagawa

Sandra Noon, DO

David and Kellyn Okabe

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Proctor

Kenneth B. Robbins, MD and Clarissa T. Burkert, MD

Singer Foundation

Steve and Marilyn Katzman Philanthropic Fund

Stollar Charitable Fund

Nick and Helene Teves

Helen* and Jack Wakumoto

Mr. Kent K. Wakumoto

Rodney Williams, MD

$1,000-$4,999

Anonymous (9)

Mrs. Carol Ai May

Dr. and Mrs. Cedric K. Akau

Devin Alford and M'Liss Moore

Allen and Nobuko Zecha Foundation

Mr. Gordon A. Aoyagi

Dr. and Mrs. James S. Barahal

Mr. Brandon K. Bera

Mr. Kelvin M. Bloom

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bolan

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Brown

Mrs. Carol H. Case*

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Case

Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Cherry

Charles R. Ching and Colleen I. Wong

Briana Russell (left) and Kama Ortiz, committed supporters of breast cancer care at Pali Momi Medical Center.

Ms. Elisa L. Chong, PA-C

Mr. Travis Clegg

Mr. Carroll J. Creech

Ms. Tracy A. Damitio

Mr. and Mrs. S.K. Djou

Mr. Vernon Durante

EPIC

Mr. Brandt G. Farias

Ms. Susan Y. Fujita

Erica M. Garcia, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Art Gladstone

Ms. Tracey L. Hewitt

Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Ho

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hunt Development Group

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis K. Ikeda

Mr. Dennis K. Izumi

Mrs. Susan E. Kamida

Michael and Lorraine Kennett

Thomas Kim, MD

Malcolm* and Carol Koga

Akemi and Misako Kurokawa

Ms. Richanne T. Lam

Randal Liu, MD

Donald H. Lui, OD

Ms. Lorrie-Ann Y. Luke

Lonna Maile

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Marihart

Mr. Kipp Martin

Keith and Eileen Matsumoto

Ms. Michelle Meredith

Mrs. Tracy J. Methered

John V. Mickey, MD and Enid

Lynn Rayner, MD

Keith Miyashiro

Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. H. Moon

Ms. Barbara Y. Moriyama

Nina B. Mullally and Peter M. Biggs

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Nagai

Cass K. Nakasone, MD

Barbara and Gary North, Jr.

Oahu Cemetary Assn. Community Assistance Fund

Mr. Phillip B. Olsen

Dr. John Juliano and Ms. Laura T. Ota

Ms. Laura G. Pladson

Steve and Lyssa Reese

June and Arthur Reinwald

Mr. Michael J. Robinson

Mr. and Mrs. Hiroharu Sawada

Robert W. Schulz, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Shea

Mrs. Katie A. Shigemitsu

Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin K. Shigemura

Jonathan H. Shun, MD

Fit for the Cause

Mr. and Mrs. David E. Stumbaugh

Mr. and Mrs. Paul I. Sunahara

Marti Y. Taba, MD

Dr. Terri Tanaka and Cary Tanaka

Mr. Allen H. Teshima

The Rebecca W. Carter Trust

Mr. Gregg Timmons

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Y. Tokunaga

Ms. Mildred K. Tom

Claire Tong

Keiji and Amy Tsuhako

Mrs. Kay K. Uesugi

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Vara, Jr.

Mr. Albert J. Vivas, Jr.

John C. and Bubba Walker, Jr.

Ms. Sheila H. Watumull

Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Weldon, III

COL (Ret.) and Mrs. Philip M. Whitney, Jr.

K. Albert Yazawa, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Eric K. S. Yee

$500-$999

Anonymous (5)

Mr. and Mrs. Roy K. Abe

Ms. Erminia M. Aflague

Ms. Rosemary Ah Yuen

Mr. Bruce J. Alcaraz, RRT

Dr. and Mrs. David J. Andrew

Mr. Roy T. Araki

Mr. and Mrs. Gene C. Armacost

Stephen and Emi Arnold

Melinda J. Ashton, MD

Donald and Jean Aten

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Mr. and Mrs. Sidney K. Ayabe

Dr. and Mrs. V. Balaraman

Ms. Deborah E. Bonser

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Brooks

Ms. Gloria J. Brooks

Mr. William V. Burke

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cazinha

Aly Certo and Justin Weaver

Spencer K. Y. Chang, MD

Ms. Mona J. Chong

Roberta and Newton Chu

Ms. Rona A. Chung

Mr. Keoki L. Clemente

Mrs. Vicky M. Crowder

David and Dawn Dunbar

Edmond and Mildred Ayling Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Kenton T. Eldridge

Drs. Andrew and Jenifer Fong

Ms. Alice T. Fukunaga

Bill and Sheri Gleason

Ms. France Reina Graves

The Burn Center at Straub Medical Center is the only burn unit in Hawai‘i and the Pacific, and relies on a team of specialists and community support to serve patients. Straub is fortunate to have as a partner Sons of the Flag, a not-for-profit organization focused on revolutionizing burn care for veterans and first responders. For the second year in a row, Sons of the Flag connected with 21 CrossFit gyms across the state for its Fight Burns fundraiser to benefit Straub’s Burn Center.

This event is meaningful on many levels for organizer James Duggins. He is a firefighter and an emergency medical technician with the Honolulu Fire Department, and the Hawai‘i task force leader for Sons of the Flag. “Surviving a burn injury is one of the most agonizing recoveries in the medical field,” James said. “These injuries send a

Ms. Maureen M. Hara

Ms. Lauren M. Hasha

Ronald Hino, MD and Doreen

Fujita Hino, MD

Katsuya A. Iizuka, MD

Shane Inoue, MD

Mr. Earl K. Inouye

Mr. Alan S. Ito

Ms. Robin Johnson

Erma F. Jose, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Wesley J. Kai

Elizabeth A. S. Kim, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kim

Earl A. Kubota, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Duane K. Kurisu

Michael N. Kurosawa, MD

Mrs. Michiko Kusaka

Mr. Lance T. Kushimi

Yvonne Y. Kwan, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. C. F.

Lam

LbE Hawaii LLC

Susan Lin, MD

Locations Foundation

Ms. Emilia Lorenzo

Ms. MaryLou M. Loualhati

Bennett Y. Loui, MD

Ms. Victoria Luna

Mrs. Kiyono Masaki

Manfred and Jeanette Masuda

James Duggins, kneeling on the right with his daughter Sunny, presenting the 2020 Fight Burns check and “go bags” to the Straub Burn Center team.

ripple beyond the survivor, to their families, friends and their community. The strength of the survivors and the passion of the Straub Burn Center staff keeps this cause near and dear to my heart.”

James and his daughter Sunny presented Straub’s Burn Center team with a donation of $9,124 from the Fight Burns fundraiser. “We had 21 CrossFit gyms participate; over 50 volunteers from Straub; the fire service and the military help; and generous donations from First Hawaiian Bank, UHA Health Insurance, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, Anheuser-Busch of Hawai‘i and Tamura’s Market. There truly is no other community like what we have here in Hawai‘i,” James said.

Ms. May H. Matsumoto

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Matsuoka

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Matsuura

Brigitte and David McKale

Medical Consultants

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Ian J. Okazaki, MD

Ms. Kathryn M. Omine

Mr. Matthew Pakkala and Mrs. Alana Kobayashi Pakkala

Mr. and Mrs. David L. Patrick

Mr. Jason M. Pauls

James H. Penoff, MD

Drs. Jennifer and Jonathan Ping

Doris A. Porritt

Monica M. Price, MD

Ms. Rebecca A. Rarama

Mr. and Mrs. Seiichi Sako

Ms. Teresa M. Sarajina

James S. Sheperd, MD

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Mr. Scott T. Shiraishi

Dr. and Mrs. Brian T. Sinclair

Martha and Tony Smith

Emese Somogyi, MD

Ms. Jessica E. Sphar

Robert and June Takano

Mr. Harry Y. Takimoto and Family

Ike D. Tanabe, MD

Mr. Len K. Tanaka

Ronnie B. N. Texeira, MD

Ruedi Thoeni, MD

Ms. Kathleen K. Thomas

Ms. Mattie W. Tipton

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M.B. Tong

Mr. David Torres, III

Miss Margaret B. Vincze

Ms. Alice M.J. Watanabe

Dr. Timothy Welch

Carol and Gaylord Wilcox

Dr. and Mrs. Sidney B.W. Wong

Mr. Kunane R. A. Wooton

Ms. Mary N. Yoshida, RN

Ms. Constance F. YoshiokaKinoshita

Geri Q. L. Young, MD and Robert J. Teichman, MD

$250-$499

Anonymous (12)

Mr. Keith H. Abe

Ms. Michelle M. Acdal

Ms. Melchora G. Acio

Ms. Glenda P. Agapay

Ms. Leslie Ann J. Agpaoa

Ms. Joen V. M. Aguinaldo

Mr. Kauhi K. Ahana

Ms. Diana S. Akamine

Ms. Sue E. Alden-Rudin

Ms. Hazel D. Andres

Ms. Samantha N. Andrews

Nathan Angle, MD

Anthology Marketing Group, Inc.

Ms. Bergendi R. Antonio

Ms. Lydia G. Apalla

Ms. Ana-Marie A. Apostol

Mr. Davyn J. Asato

Mr. Tyler J. Asuncion

Ms. Alma D. Barton

Ms. Anita K. Bascar

Mr. Victor C. Basconcillo

Ms. Lynn A. Benny

Ms. Sarah N. A. Beppu

Ms. Elizabeth Berry

Craig S. Boddy, MD

Ms. Melissa K. Bolton

Ms. Kristen K. Bonilla

Ms. Nemalyn B. Botelho

Ms. Deborah A. Boyd

Mr. Patrick T. Brent

Mr. Brian R. Buchner

Ms. Lindlee M. H. Butcher

Ms. Doreen N. Cadavona

Johnny and Michelle Cantillo

Ms. Judith G. Caro

Ms. Kaohulani B. Catrett

Vivian Chee

Janny H. Chen, MD and David C. Cho, MD

Rosalyn Cheng, MD and James C. Lai, MD

Paul Chikasuye (RT)

Ms. Brianne M. Chinen

Ms. Virgie R. Choy

Dr. and Mrs. Hingson M. Chun

Ms. Marva J. Chun

Ms. Sandra H. S. Chun

Mr. Gary M. Clarke

Ms. Barbara A. Coles

Mr. Francisco A. Conde

Mr. James J. Connors

Ms. Estrellita V. Corpuz

Mr. Rajan R. Crispino

Mr. Roger S. Decamp

Ms. Sarah E. Dillon

Ms. Yan X. Ding

Ms. Jacquelyn D. Dizon

Robyn and Dan Dolan

Ms. Ashley N. Domanay

Ms. Donna C. Dullaga

Philip H. Dunn, MD

Ms. Kristin O. Esteban

Samuel J. Evans, MD

Mr. Micah B. Ewing

2019 DONOR LISTING

Home is Where the Heart Is

Palliative care is specialized medical care that improves the quality of life of patients and their families dealing with a lifethreatening illness.

When a patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness, those caring for them invest equally in healing and helping them feel comfortable. It can be a challenge. “There is a need for consistent educational learning across the health system for providers in many capacities in their learning to care for those with serious illnesses,” said Dr. Winnie Suen, a Straub Medical Center geriatrician.

Straub Medical Center received a grant from the Stupski Foundation to bring Hawai‘i Pacific Health providers together to discuss ways to support inpatient palliative care services system-wide. “This grant-funded training will provide us a focused purpose to gather our palliative care providers and programs that support caring for the seriously ill and their families, while developing a strategic plan for further development of programs,” said Dr. Suen.

"Dr. Suen and her team continue to build on that legacy by looking for ways to provide patients living with serious illness, the palliative care they need from the comfort of their homes," said Dan Tuttle, director of health at the Stupski Foundation. "We’re proud to sponsor the Palliative Care Leadership Center training for Hawai‘i Pacific Health, and we’re excited to see how it will bring palliative care to patients who need it most on O‘ahu." Larry Stupski, a former president and COO of Charles Schwab, and his wife, Joyce, a former educator and longtime entrepreneur, created the foundation in 1996 as a way to give back to the two communities they called home: the Bay Area of California and Hawai‘i.

Ms. Judith W. C. Felipe

Ms. Evangeline U. Fernandez

Ms. Irene G. Fernandez

Mrs. Kris A. Fernandez

Ms. Maureen T. Flannery

Ms. Sarah E. Fleming

Ms. Emily Francis

Ms. Lana C. Frutoz

Mr. Jeffrey A. Fujimoto

Ms. Anielyn T. Galanto

Ms. Joann C. T. Galendez

Ms. Crystal V. Gaoat

Mrs. Nina M. Giovanetti

Dr. and Mrs. Roman W. Glamb

Jonathan C. Gochu, MD

Jay L. Grekin, MD and Judy Stubbs

Ms. Jolene K. Groaning

Ms. Deborah K. Hacker

Ryan T. Hagino, MD

Mr. Noa S. Halalilo

Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Halvorson

Ms. Wendy F. Hamamoto

Ms. Erica L. Hawkins

Ms. Emma L. Henderson

Ms. Rosemary E. Herwig

Ms. Tanya N. Higa

Ms. Emyline M. Hiraki

Mr. Terence K. Ho

Ms. Hye Gyeong Holzman, RN

Ms. Laura A. Hoo

B. Hoshino

Mr. Lyle S. Hosoda

Mr. Bruce Huegel

Ms. Kristin E. Ichiki

Ms. Savannah T. Idica

Generations of Care

For the Lums, Straub Medical Center has been their trusted health care provider for decades. “At Straub everyone is treated like family and all of the doctors and the nurses are always there to help you,” said Betsy Lum, the family matriarch.

Betsy’s son Wilbert remembers going to Straub as a child to see his pediatrician for weekly allergy shots for his asthma. “I think that was the attraction for my mom to have that kind of care for her family. She understood excellence and had been advised to go to Straub, because there was such good care and specialty treatment,” Wilbert said.

The Lums were especially thankful for that when Betsy’s husband, William, experienced heart problems. He needed major heart surgery to insert stents in two arteries which were 90% blocked. William’s cardiologist was the late Dr. Raymond K. Itagaki. “My dad could have lost his life, but Dr. Itagaki came in and just took charge,” Wilbert said. “The Straub team knew what to do because of experience and understanding. My parents were very impressed.”

Mrs. Carol H. Igarashi

Ms. Dorothy S. Ikeda

Ms. LaTara R. Inouye

Ms. Sara S. Iwai

Sally R. Kamai, RN

Mr. and Mrs. Yone Kamida

Mrs. Karen K. Kamimura

Karen's Kitchen

Mr. Glenn Y. Kawabata

Mr. Dean K. Kawano

Ellen K. Kaye and Michael D. Kaye, MD

Ms. Susan R. Kehano

Keiko K. Grant Language Services

Ms. Jan K. Kelii

Jennifer Kelley, MD

Millicent Khaw, MD

Ms. Sarah Kim

Ms. Peggy F. Kimura

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Mr. Reed K. Kishimoto

Kryss Y. Kojima, MD

Ms. Kimberly H. Koyanagi

Ms. Elizabeth N. Kunimoto

Dawn Kuriyama, MD

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Mark K. C. Lee, MD

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Gerard F. Livaudais, MD

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Mrs. Shirley K. Matsumoto

Ms. Lynn E. Matsumura

Mr. Wade M. Matsuura

Ms. Joy R. Matsuyama

Ms. Kristi L. Maynard

Ms. Heather L. McGinnis

Mr. Geoffrey E. Milford

Mr. Asa C. Mills

Dawn H. Minaai, MD

Michelle Miyashiro, MD

Ms. Raina N. Miyoshi

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Moats

Ms. Betty H. Morioka

Ms. Robyn J. Morse

Ms. Jana K. Moses

Mr. Joseph G. Mottershaw

Ms. Gail M. Murakami

Mrs. Kristene Y. Murakami

Kimberly K. Naahielua, MD

Ms. Kathleen K. H. Nakagawa

Beau K. Nakamoto, MD

Mrs. Karen S. Nakamura

Ms. Jean Nakanishi

Ms. Wendy C. Nakasone

Ms. Eleanor M. M. J. Naone

Ms. Nikki L. Neumann

Ms. Joann F. A. Newman

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Nishida

Ms. Alice M. Nishihira

Mr. Donn P. Ojiri

Ms. Janyce E. Okashige

Mr. Dean T. Omiya

Mr. Glen M. Onato

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry T. Ono

Ms. Alyssa M. Onzuka

Mr. Joseph S. Oshiro

Ms. Sarah A. K. Pacheco

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Padilla

Ms. Flora C. Pasion

Ms. Lucille J. Pezzulo

Ms. Barbara J. Pflugshaupt

Mr. Richard T. Piper

Ms. Heather M. Postema

Neime T.* and Henry N. Preston, MD

Ms. Brittnny B. Pulido

Deborah Putnam, MD

Ms. Jodi R. Quon

R&O Health Care Medical Service Corporation

Ms. Regina Joyce B. Reyes

Ribbon Productions LLC

Ms. Lisa M. Rivera

Ms. Tumuatasi Rosen

Ms. Laurie S. Rubie

Ms. Teresa Rummans

Jorge C. Samaniego, MD

Ms. Shirley A. Samonte

Ms. Tina M. Sampaia

Ms. Sherri L. Santos

Mr. William A. Santos

Alberto S. Santos-Ocampo, MD

Mr. Stephen T. Saure

Ms. Shani D. Schlemmer

Mr. Kevin D. Shaw

Ms. Dara A. Shelton

Mr. Greg Shimabuku

Annette A. Shimizu, PhD

Mrs. Frances N. Shirota

Aleck Soon, MD

Ms. Sharon C. N. Stokka, RN

Mr. and Mrs. David G. Stringer

Mr. Won Sik Suh

Drs. Leslie D. and Delle S. Swindale

Ms. Maria C. P. Tadeo

Ms. Amanda N. Tajima

Ms. Ashleey Y. Tajiri

Mr. Roy R. Takamune

Ms. Tamlyn M. Takeno

Wilbert Lum (left) and his mother, Betsy (right), at the annual Straub Donor Brunch.

Ms. Fumie Takeshita

Mr. Richard B. Tanaka

Mr. Dean H. Tateyama

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Tautolo

Ms. Tesla E. TeitgeMergenthaler

Ms. Jennifer E. Thieme

Ms. Bernadette M. Tiburcio

Ms. Barbara C. Tomlinson

Ms. Myrna Anne Topolinski

Ms. Gloria L. Tsuha

Mr. Len K. Tsuhako

Ms. Jessica J. Tsukamoto

Mr. Mark Uchima

Mr. and Mrs. Kuniomi Uehara

Robert and Elise Ueoka

Ms. Linda L. Ughoc

Ms. Floraine F. Van Orden

Ms. Tara L. Vaughn

Vijaya Vellanki, MD

Mr. Eloy C. Villalba

Ms. Mary Ann E. Villamil

Mr. George T. Wada

Ms. Brenda L. Walker

Peter Wang, MD

Ms. Jane Y. Watanabe

Ms. Kristy C. Watanabe

Ms. Kimberly A. Webster

Ms. Myra S. Wekenborg

Ms. Hope C. West

Ms. Brittney M. L. White, RN

Dr. and Mrs. Roger White

Ms. Cherry C. Wilkerson

Ms. Jessica L. Wong

Ms. Rose P. Wong

Mrs. Shanti C. Woodrow

Mr. Mathaniel L. Worthy

Ms. Elizabeth Wright

Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Yamada

Mr. and Mrs. Guy H. Yamamoto

Ms. Karen Y. Yamaoka

Drs. Mika and Kenji Yamazaki

Mr. Koichi Yoshihara

Mrs. Joyce O. Yoshino

Ms. Mary L. Young

Mr. and Mrs. Maynard G. P. Young

Mr. Gregory E. Zaryske

Charles R. Zerez, MD and Aileen M. K. Yee, MD

Ms. Michelle L. Zippay

Wilcox Health Foundation

Donors

$1,000,000 & Above

The William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation

$100,000-$999,999

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Ms. Aurel Ostendorf*

$50,000-$99,999

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Goodale

Antone and Edene Vidinha Charitable Trust

$25,000-$49,999

D. Suehiro Electric, Inc

Gather Federal Credit Union

Hale Uluwehi Charitable Fund

$10,000-$24,999

Anonymous Donors (various)

Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. King

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Pratt

T G Land Holdings Inc.

Takenaka CorporationKawailoa Development

Mr. Kent K. Wakumoto

Wateree Dreams Foundation

$5,000-$9,999

Mr. Neil R. Anson

Ken and Betsy Greenbaum

Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Hull

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Nakea

David and Kellyn Okabe

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Pratt

Mr. William D. Pratt

Kenneth B. Robbins, MD and Clarissa T. Burkert, MD

Dr. New Sang and Mrs. Joanne Lai

Shioi Construction, Inc.

Helen* and Jack Wakumoto

Geri Q. L. Young, MD and Robert J. Teichman, MD

$1,000-$4,999

Mrs. Catherine A. Adams

Devin Alford and M'Liss Moore

Ms. Nelly A. Bautista

Marina and Bill Brown

Mr. and Mrs. David Carswell

Mr. and Mrs.* Donn A. Carswell

Ms. Kelley Carswell

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Chahanovich

Ms. Kristiina Chapman

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Chihara

Charles R. Ching and Colleen

I. Wong

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Clise

Robert Conrad, MD

CO-OP Financial Services

Mr. Todd Corliss and Dr. Amy Corliss

2019 DONOR LISTING

Weighing in on Babies’ Health

Support groups provide a valuable lifeline for new mothers, offering education and skill-building to help their babies thrive. The Breastfeeding HUI Support Group at Wilcox Medical Center is facilitated by a lactation educator to address breastfeeding concerns as well as to give new moms a chance to share their frustrations and questions with others who truly understand. “We have anywhere from six to 10 moms attend the virtual breastfeeding support group twice a month,” said Kandi Bloss, certified obstetrics nurse and lactation consultant.

In addition to the lessons and emotional support, women can also do a consultation with Kandi to check on their babies’ growth with an infant scale cart, a rolling device that can calculate even a wiggly infant’s weight in seconds. Community donations to Wilcox’s capital equipment fund paid for the cart. “During consults, I can do a before weight then an after weight to see if the infant is transferring enough milk,” Kandi said. “The infant scale has been such a blessing to our breastfeeding service.”

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford

Cushnie Construction Company, Inc.

Ralph and Laura Cushnie

Mrs. Pamela W. Dohrman

Dr. and Mrs. W. Montague Downs

Mr. Rogelio Duenas

Michael and Stephanie Ellis

Ms. Jaeda R. Elvenia

EPIC

Ms. Joan G. Evans

Fankhauser Family Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation

Mr. Brandt G. Farias

Ms. Sheila Ann Frawley

Mrs. Tatsuko Fujimoto

Carol A. Fujiyoshi, MD

Dr. and Mrs. John T. Funai

Mrs. June Futenma

Dr. Marjorie Fitting Gifford

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Goodale

Wilcox’s Kandi Bloss with an infant scale cart that was purchased with donations to the capital equipment fund.

Goodale Family Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation

Dr. Thomas B. Grollman

Mr. Gerald A. Hahne

Mr. William Irvine

Dr. Christopher A. Jordan and Dr. Elaine Y. Kubota

Francis Jusuf

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kamm

Kauai Tent and Party Rental, Inc.

Mr. Thomas D. King, Jr.

Kukui'ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC

Ms. Gail Lerch

Mr. Paul C. Loizeaux, Jr.

Ms. Robin Lotu

Matson Navigation Company, Inc.

Mr. Orrice McShane

Ms. Patricia S. Moura

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Murakoshi

Mr. and Mrs. Conrad H. Murashige

Ms. Danita Dee Narciso

Mr. Anthony O'Keefe

Princeville Ranch Adventures

Ms. Theresa L. Ramey

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Richardson, III

Mr. Michael J. Robinson

Matthew Ruel, MD

John and Christine Sanguinetti

Ms. Catherine A. Sataraka

Simon Schenk and Lee Conner

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schwichtenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Phil Scott*

Ms. Yvonne Shinseki

Mrs. Hannah Sirois

Mr. Yuji Takata Takenaka Kauai Healthcare Fund - Kawailoa Development

Ms. Dawn Taroc-Silva

Claire Tong

Ms. Gwendolyn K. Tsukayama

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Vara, Jr.

Ms. Mary E. Wheaton Turi Widsteen

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Williamson

Ms. Kari Yokota

$500-$999

Ms. Mary Jean Abigania

Ms. Mei-Ling M. Aranio

Melinda J. Ashton, MD

Ms. Michelle Ayau

Ms. Lori J. Banach

Jason G. J. Bechard, MD

Ms. Kandi L. Bloss

Ms. Gloria J. Brooks

Mr. William V. Burke

Ms. Carolyn Campbell CAN Corporation

Supportive Business Community

Alyssa Carnegie, MD

Mrs. Regina Carvalho

Dr. Tyler Chihara

Ms. Five Me Chu

Ms. Marilou Y. Combs

Roy E. Crummer Foundation

Ms. Shannon Davis

Anne Dempsey, MD

Helen and Rodel Domingo

Donald and Mary Koss Charitable Fund

Summer Douban, MD

David and Dawn Dunbar

Mr. William Eddy

Christopher Elliott, MD

Mr. Welerico Estrada, Jr.

Ms. Dianna Faidley

Ms. Nita Ford

Mr. Craig A. Harwell

Hawaii Medical Service Association

Ms. Patricia A. Hurley

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis K. Ikeda

Mr. Earl K. Inouye

Ms. Jennifer Y. Ishikawa

Mr. Alan S. Ito

Dr. and Mrs. Tad Jackson

Derek Johnson, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kamen

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Katayama

Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition

Mr. Kent K. Kikuchi

Elaine Y. Kubota, MD

Ms. Michelle L. Kubota

Lawai Beach Resort

Nicholas Leonard, MD

Ms. Lorrie-Ann Y. Luke

Mark Magelssen, MD

Ms. Petra R. Makanani

Ms. Jennifer Makaneole

Ms. Christine C. McCracken

Mr. and Mrs. Tad T. Miura

Ms. Brenda M. Morrison

Ms. Norie J. Munoz

Jay M Murphy, MD

Ms. Janet S. Niitani

Susan Nonaka

Ms. Caroline K. Okasako

Ms. Tomoko Ouchi

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Perzik

Mr. Donald C. Pilker

Kenn Saruwatari, MD and Barbara Kitashima, MD

Dr. Tracy Snow Mills

Mrs. Sue Sugai

Mrs. Madeline TangonanKahananui

Dr. Eugene F. Tareshawty, Jr.

Ms. Serene T. Towner

Ms. Gladys Tsunehiro

Robert Wotring, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Eric K. S. Yee

Mr. Kyle Yokoyama

The Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce has been a resource for the business community since 1913. It has an active membership of more than 650 professionals who represent more than 450 Kaua‘i businesses.

“For Kaua‘i we're really fortunate to have a large majority of the businesses in our community regularly gather at the table and all be represented,” said Michelle Emura, chair of the Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors.

Wilcox Medical Center is an active member and has been able to use that platform to inform the community about services and new

$250-$499

Anonymous (3)

Mr. Keith H. Abe

Alexander & Baldwin, LLC

Ms. Angelyn A. Allado-Racca

Ms. Natalie M. Andrade

Ms. Stephanie Andrade

Clyner Antalan, MD

Mr. Tyler J. Asuncion

Dr. and Mrs. V. Balaraman

Ms. Lori Banasihan

Ms. Josephine O. Baris

Mr. Michael R. Barroga

Ms. Deborah A. Baumung

Ms. Cristiana M. Bertocchi

Ms. Kathryn M. Bieker

Ms. Violet T. Bigno

Ms. Breiene S. K. Binongial

Ms. Kristen K. Bonilla

Ms. Deborah A. Boyd

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Brooks

Mrs. Kimberly R. Bunao

Ms. Lorna S. Cadiz

Ms. Michelle K. Cantillo

Ms. Beth Carter

Ms. Qing C. Castro

Ms. Mona J. Chong

Mr. Arthur A. Chow

Ms. Marva J. Chun

Mr. Gary M. Clarke

Ms. Sue M. Claybourne

Mr. Keoki L. Clemente

Ms. Roxane K. Coller

Ms. Marty J. Collins

Ms. Sharon LKW L. Contrades

Jen Chahanovich, Wilcox Medical Center; Michelle Emura, Wilcox Health Foundation board member

Trinette Kaui, Wilcox Health Foundation.

medical initiatives. Wilcox has been featured at the chamber’s annual general membership meeting the past two years. In 2019, chamber members learned about the medical center’s fundraising campaigns for emergency and trauma care.

“I can tell you as a stage 4 cancer survivor, that's where I was healed and that's where I got my treatments. I'm a huge advocate for Wilcox and keeping the medical center relevant as well as up-todate," Michelle said.

Gather Federal Credit Union check presentation for Wilcox at the Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce annual general membership meeting in 2018. From left to right: Michael Dahilig, Wilcox Health Foundation; Michael Garcia, Gather FCU;

and Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce; Tess Shimabukuro, Gather FCU; Andrew Bestwick, Wilcox Health Foundation; and

Ms. Edna D. Corpuz

Mr. Jeffrey A. Davidson

Heather M M DeGeus

Ms. Jessica R. Dettle

Ms. Sarah E. Dillon

Robyn and Dan Dolan

Ms. Martha L. Espiritu

Ms. Jeanne M. Ferrari-Amas

Mrs. Gladys N. Fujiuchi

Ms. Minda C. Ganiban

Ms. Marilyn Y. Garcia

Ms. Tanya Gordon

Ms. Karen S. Henry

Mrs. Rachel C. Hermosura

Heidi Hillesland, MD

Honua Engineering, Inc.

Ms. Laura A. Hoo

Heather Hopkins, MD

Mark and Barbara Hubbard

Mr. Bruce Huegel

Ms. Paula Hulme

Ms. Tracie Y. Ibara

Ms. Elizabeth S. Idica

Ms. Karen H. Ikehara

Island School

Mrs. Eugene Jimenez

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan E. Jimenez

Ms. Vicki L. Johnson

Ms. Rosalie V. Juarez

Ms. Joann L. Ke

Ms. Andrea A. L. Keao

Ms. Shana L. A. Koga

Mr. and Mrs. Bob S. Kubota

Mr. Randall E. Ledford

Ms. Marie E. Lee

Ms. Debra J. Leyva

Gerard F. Livaudais, MD

Ms. Manisha Maker

Ms. Michele R. Martin

Michael L. May, MD

Ms. Filomena C. Melchor

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. Miller

Ms. Mary J. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Tad T. Miura, Sr.

Daniel and Kristi Miyasato

Mrs. Edith Moe

Mr. Ryan J. Moen

Mrs. Nikky Mori

Peter and Jennifer Morishige

William and Sanae Morita

Ms. Apryle S. Mukai

Ms. Aurora L. Mullikin

Mr. Kevin D. Myrick

Ms. Therese K. Nakamura

Ms. Sandi S. Niitani

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nishikawa

Ms. Nancy J. Nybakken

Ms. Michelle L. Omura

Ms. Anne M. O'Neill

Ms. Sheri E. Oshiro

Mr. William M. Ottum

Ms. Nalani R. Pa

Ms. Sarah A. K. Pacheco

Mrs. Marie P. Padilla

Ms. Britnelyn H. Palacio

Ms. Gracita E. Papagayo

Ms. Nancy A. Pappas

Mrs. Rene Parker

Steven Penner, MD

Ms. Tanya P. Peralta-Jardin

Ms. Lorri L. Pilkington

Ms. Agnieszka Pinowska

Ms. Carolyn Ragasa-Beadle

Ms. Divina G. Rapozo

Ms. Natalie Rapozo-Reiland

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Roberts

Ms. Diane T. Rodrigues

Ms. Mary G. Roush, RN, CDE

Ms. Karen K. Sakai

Ms. Jaime L. Schmidt

Mr. Gregory A. Schumacher

Ms. Randa A. Schumacher

Mrs. Maribelle D. Semana

Ms. Rosemelda Semana

Ms. Niki A. Silva

Ms. Deborah S. Smith

Ms. Blanche Stockle

Mr. Gordon Swanson

Ms. Lee Y. Takekuma

Reid H. Tamanaha, MD

Ms. Flordeliza C. Tarriga

Mr. Dean H. Tateyama

Mr. Michael E. Taylor

Ms. Jennifer E. Thieme

Mrs. Adele M. Tone

Mr. and Mrs. Pai Toulon

Ms. Janet M. Tranilla

Ms. Gloria L. Tsuha

Ms. Jayme L. Tunney

Ms. Lailani D. S. Udarbe

Robert and Elise Ueoka

Mrs. Lora Watanabe

Mr. Jerome Webster, Jr.

Ms. Lisa L. Wheelock

Mrs. Valerie A. Winchester

Ms. Janette G. Wolff

Ms. Elizabeth Wright

Ms. Reanne Yama

Mr. David M. Yamaguchi

Ms. Roxanne A. Yamase

Ms. Monina M. Yamashita

Ms. Madeline T. Yamauchi

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. Yee

Ms. Mary N. Yoshida, RN

Ms. Jill C. Yoshimatsu

Carl Yu, MD

Ms. Marites F. Zina

2019 DONOR LISTING

IN-KIND DONORS FOR THE FOUNDATIONS OF HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH

Kapi‘olani, Pali Momi, Straub and Wilcox

(January–December 2019)

$100,000 & Above

iHeart Media

$25,000-$99,999

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection

$10,000-$24,999

Crystal Cruises

Steven Boyle Design

Tiffany & Co.

$5,000-$9,999

Air Canada

Flagship FastLube

NOKANET

Stacey Leong Design, LLC

$1,000-$4,999

ACM Consultants, Inc.

Aqua-Aston Hospitality, LLC

Asato Family Shop

Ms. Shirley Crull

Danya's Gift

Edward Enterprises, Inc.

Foresters Financial

Holokai Catamaran

Honolulu Bulls Soccer Club

Hotel Wailea

Jessie Rees Foundation

Kay Jewelers - Pearlridge Center

Keiki O Ka 'Aina Preschool, Inc

Mr. and Mrs. Duane K. Kurisu

Marketing Connections

Na Maka O Pu'uwai Aloha

Ohana Style Snack Co.

Platinum Limousine Service Inc.

Ritz-Carlton Residences

Ms. Jaslynn Rivnel

Shannon Sasaki Photography

Sodexo

The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

The Laylow, Autograph Collection

The Society of the Friends of St. Patrick

Turtle Bay Golf

Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Wacker

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Se Kon Won, MD

$500-$999

Ms. Cortney Arruda

CMR Financial Advisors, Inc

Ms. Terri Cummings

Eden in Love

Elite Parking Services

Ms. Megan Flewwellin

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Hawaii Convention Center

Mr. Tyler Hinson

Holliday Orthodontics

Imua Kakou Trykes

Kauai Association for Family and Community Education (KAFCE)

Kuoha Culinary

Ms. Cori H. Lee-Aczon

Makana Quilters Club

Ms. Kekoaokalani Manner

NextHome KU Reality

Mr. Lance K. Nishihara

Mrs. Rona C. Sakai

Helen and Charles Sanpei

Sweet Sweet Honey

T and J's Sound Productions

The Modern Honolulu

$250-$499

ACES XP, LLC

Ms. Linda Antipala

Captain Zodiac

Ms. Christina Church

Mr. Lawrence Dizol

Ms. Sylwia Farley

Mr. and Mrs. John Glancy

Mr. Andre P. Hippolite

Ms. Colette Honda

Honolulu Henna

International Convention Services

Tyrie L. Jenkins, MD

Kiwanis Club of Kaneohe

McKinley Car Wash

Mrs. Emily W. Naula

Obun Hawaii Inc.

Queen Kapiolani Hotel

RE/MAX Platinum

Nicole Riveira Family

T.J. Maxx - Ward Village

USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc.

Video Gamers Hawaii

Virgo USA, Inc.

Wailea Golf Club

Mrs. Jenn Wells

Wet 'N' Wild Hawaii

Mr. Darren Wong

Ms. Debby Yokomizo

Aloha Inspire readers,

Hawai‘i Pacific Health patients are at the heart of everything we do. The patient experience and the medical center’s service to our communities are the meaningful motivation behind giving. In honor of this exceptional care, based on expertise and compassion, Inspire magazine has found its voice. Stories from grateful patients, dedicated medical staff and generous donors, inspire us and you.

Whether it’s a doctor who saved your life, a nurse who comforted your family or a staff member who extended themselves to help, we want to hear your story! Donations make a difference in action and inspiration.

We feel so fortunate to be an extension of the care at HPH by writing your stories. If you have a story to share, contact us at Foundations@HawaiiPacificHealth.org 55

Liz Chun Uyehara Director of Foundation Communications

Kelsey Nakashige Coordinator of Foundation Communications