Aloha Wish ‘Ohana,

The future is looking very bright for Make-A-Wish Hawaii thanks to the continued generosity of supporters like you. Our 12th annual gala, WISH! Into the Future, presented by Schuler Family Foundation and D.R. Horton Hawaii, was an electric evening of heartfelt support for local wish keiki. I’m so pleased to share that this event raised more than $1 million to grant wishes across the state—making this year’s gala our most successful fundraiser in Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s 41-year history! Mahalo for your incredible support!

I’m also thrilled to share that Jingle Rock Run will be back at Ko Olina Resort on December 3! I hope you’ll save the date to join us for this festive holiday fundraiser to give wish kids the greatest gift this holiday season—the gift of hope.

In other exciting news, Make-A-Wish has again been recognized as the #1 Most Trusted Nonprofit Operating Locally Across 50 States. We’re proud to uphold this mark of quality and excellence, based on 2023 Morning Consult data. Mahalo to all of you, our dedicated supporters, who have positioned Make-A-Wish to be the nation’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, operating in every community in the U.S.

Our team is now settled into our beautiful new home at Pioneer Plaza in downtown Honolulu. Everywhere we look, we’re inspired by visual examples of wishes granted, volunteers sharing their time and talent, and supporters like you who make it all possible. I invite you to visit us to learn about the impact your support makes on wish keiki and their families. Please reach out to set up a time to stop by!

Much aloha,

Trini Kaopuiki Clark President and CEO

Dr. Greg Yim Scan