HONOLULU– (April 22, 2012) Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation (HCCF) would like to alert the public that the local non-profit may be a victim of a phone scam. The Foundation heard from two supporters today that an unidentified caller is reaching out to Hawai‘i residents and falsely representing themselves as someone seeking to raise funds for HCCF. This caller is in no way connected to HCCF. The local non-profit is not currently soliciting donations over the phone and never has.

If anyone receives a call of this nature, please do not provide any personal, confidential or financial information to anyone when responding to unsolicited phone calls. HCCF urges individuals to report any suspicious activity to the Honolulu Police Department.

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FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013
Bishop Museum, Great Lawn • 6 – 9 p.m.
Sponsored by the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (HJJCC). Proceeds will support the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation

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Aloha Friend,
We were first introduced to childhood cancer when our grandson was diagnosed with leukemia in 1997. There is nothing more devastating than hearing the news that your two?year?old grandson has a life?threatening illness. Yet, it is a diagnosis that hundreds of Hawai‘i parents and grandparents have had to face these many years.

TJ was successfully treated at Kapi‘olani Medical Center and today he is a 17?year?old junior at Academy of the Pacific. During TJ’s years of treatment, we were continually struck by the strength and tenacity of the families we met who overcame overwhelming odds to care for their sick child. In the years since TJ finished treatment, we have become big supporters of Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation (HCCF). The principal program that HCCF runs is the Family Financial Assistance Program, which provides grants for families to help cover expenses while their child is receiving treatment. Last year alone, the Foundation distributed more than $300,000 to 85 families in need.

It gives us great pleasure to be the honorary chairs of this year’s annual fundraising event.

We invite you to join us and be a champion for the cause at “Eye of the Tiger,” to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Murphy’s Bar and Grill.

This event is dedicated to the hundreds of Hawai‘i families who have a child currently in treatment, who have a child who is a survivor, or who have a child who survives in our hearts. First Hawaiian Bank and The Schuler Family Foundation will also be recognized for their outstanding financial contributions to HCCF.

Please help us to champion the cause by buying a table, buying a ticket or donating an item for the event’s boutique. Please join with us to support Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation and Hawai‘i’s keiki and their families who are battling cancer so courageously. All the money raised stays here in Hawaii with 95 cents of every dollar going straight to program.

Aloha,

Mina and Rick Humphreys
Event Co-Chairs

Randy Aina
HCCF President

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HONOLULU– (September 11, 2012) Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation, the state’s only organization dedicated exclusively to providing services to children with cancer and their families, is pleased to announce and welcome the new set of officers for 2012?2013.

President — Randy Aina, a senior vice president at Edward Enterprises, Inc. is the new president of the board for Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation. Prior to this term as president, he has served as an active member of the board for eight years.

“As the father of a cancer survivor, I’ve seen first?hand how this organization can lift families during times of great stress; I feel humbled and honored to be a part of this wonderful, local organization,” said Aina.

President Elect – Laura Bonilla, RN, MA, is the executive director, pediatric service line at Kapiolani Medical Center and president elect for Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation. She has been an active member of the board for the past nine years and works directly with keiki who have cancer and their families.

Treasurer – Ralph Kanetoku, an audit partner with Kobayashi, Kanetoku, Doi, Lum & Yasuda CPAs is now the treasurer for Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation. Previously, Kanetoku has served on the board of directors for the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Cancer Society and the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

Secretary – Christopher Yasuma, a commercial banking officer at Central Pacific Bank, is the new secretary for Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation. He has been a member of the board for the past two years.

About Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation

Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation (HCCF) is the only organization in the State of Hawaii dedicated exclusively to providing services to children with cancer and their families. The foundation provides a wide range of services and programs to families, including financial assistance, social events, education and advocacy. All services and programs that HCCF provides are entirely free to the families in need. The Foundation was formed in 1991 by a group of parents and medical providers after a statewide needs assessment showed that there were many childhood cancer needs not being met by any existing entity. HCCF was granted IRS 501(c)(3) non?profit status in 1993. All funds donated to HCCF remain in Hawai‘i, with 95 cents of every dollar received put towards providing direct services for the children with cancer and their families. For more information, visit www.hccf.org.

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The Hawaii CRB Chapter is pleased to present their annual golf tournament benefitting HCCF on Monday, July 23, 2012 at Mid-Pacific Country Club.  Proceeds of the tournament will benefit the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation and Hawaii CRB Chapter Education Fund.

Downloadable PDF Forms:

2012 CRB Golf Player Form
2012 CRB Golf Sponsor Form

Aloha Friend,

We, like many of you reading this letter, have undergone the heartache of having a family member diagnosed with cancer. While the disease name or treatment may differ – the financial and emotional stress is often overwhelming.

Each year 50 to 60 families in Hawai’i hear the devastating news that their child has been diagnosed with cancer. Being new parents ourselves, we can’t even begin to comprehend how our world would flip upside-down if a doctor gave us this news.

As a teenager, Deane’s brother Kelly was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Although Kelly fought long and hard to beat the disease, in the end, cancer prevailed. During this battle, the family was carried by the LOVE of friends and family, as well as hundreds of selfless strangers, who did everything from donating platelets to volunteering time at the hospital.

Now as adults, we feel that it is our responsibility to fill the role of a stranger that helps to support other families going through similar strenuous times – which is why we’re writing you today.

Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation will hold its signature fundraising event at Murphy’s Bar & Grill on Saturday, June 23, 2012 as a way to raise funds for the Hawai’i keiki fighting cancer.

“All you need is LOVE…” is this year’s theme and we’d LOVE your support. Forms are enclosed to reserve a table or donate an auction item for this fun event. Or, simply go to www.HCCF.org to learn about other ways that you can help support this important cause.

Our most sincere thanks to you and the title sponsors for this event: Healthways, HMSA, and HMSA Foundation.

Deane Salter
Event Co-Chair

HCCF Reservation Form 3-12-2012

HCCF Donor Form 3-12-2012

HCCF Donor Letter 3-12-2012

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Get out your green because it’s St. Patrick’s Day! Murphy’s Bar & Grill is putting on its annual block party downtown to celebrate!

Nuuanu Ave. and Merchant St. will be closed so thousands of people dressed in green can celebrate! The block party starts at noon with food and lots of games for the keiki! Don Murphy from Murphy’s Bar & Grill joins us in the kitchen and cooks up some corned beef that you’ll be able to get at the party! They’re also donating portions of the proceeds from the corned beef they sell during the month of March to the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation.  For more information visit Murphy’s website.

“St. Patrick claimed the Shamrock to be representative of faith, hope and charity as well as the Holy Trinity,” said Don Murphy, owner of Murphy’s Bar & Grill. “But for us, the Shamrock means that and much more – it has become our heart line to friends and family near and far.”

The 25th Annual Murphy’s Bar & Grill St. Patrick’s Day celebration will take place at the Honolulu restaurant, located on the corner of Merchant St. and Nuuanu Ave., on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Food will be served in the restaurant starting at 11:00 a.m. with the open-air festival starting at noon. Come enjoy a variety of beers, sprits and food – including the famed corned beef and cabbage that benefits Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation.
Visit www.MurphysHawaii.com for more information.

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