Hot Shots – 6/5/19

Ko ‘Olina Raises $65,000 For Kapi‘olani

The sixth annual Ko ‘Olina Children’s Festival drew more than 2,000 people with proceeds benefitting Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. This year, Ko ‘Olina’s $65,000 gift to Kapi‘olani came from contributions from the resort’s marketing association and 100 percent of event ticket sales. Pictured are (from left) Sweetie Nelson, Ko ‘Olina Resort director of destination marketing; Martha Smith, Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children CEO; Dawn Dunbar, Foundations of Hawai‘i Pacific Health senior vice president; Kanani Aken, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa hotel operations director; and Graham Williamson, Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko ‘Olina resort manager. PHOTO COURTESY BECKER COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Helping Hale Kipa, Donating To IHS

The Exchange Club of Downtown Honolulu performed a major work project for Hale Kipa’s new shelter for abused children and adults. As a result, the Weinberg Foundation donated $10,000 to a charity designated by the Exchange Club — Institute of Human Services, to help with their services for the homeless. Pictured are (from left) Ed Kemper, LaVerne Crawford, Jesse Allen and Eric Batalon. PHOTO COURTESY ED KEMPER