Hot Shots – 4/16/2025

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Regal Cinemas Supports HUGS

HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) was a recipient of Regal Cinemas in Hawai‘i’s Stars of Hope Fundraiser. Movie patrons who donated $1 or more helped raise $1,600 for Hawai‘i’s seriously ill children and their families. Pictured (from left) are Regal Cinemas general manager Risa Harada, HUGS development director Alex Wereszczynskyj, and Regal Cinemas general managers Raquel Estrada, Stan Domingo, and Lilas Southiphong.

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Bank Campaign Benefits AUW

Hawai‘i National Bank employees recently presented a $21,313 check to Aloha United Way. The money was raised during the bank’s annual pledge campaign. Pictured (from left) are AUW director of major gifts Sarah Leatherby, AUW business development manager Grayce McCullough, AUW president and CEO Michelle Bartell, Hawai‘i National Bank CEO Bryan Luke, AUW vice president of resource development and donor relations Emmaly Calibraro and Hawai‘i National Bank senior human resources consultant Kim Nguyen. Hawai‘i National Bank’s employee pledge campaign has been running since 1998.