Page 1 - MidWeek West - July 7, 2021

ROCKIN’ WITH ROYCE
This Waipahu High teen earned a financial boost from a local foundation. SEE PAGE 2
A WAIPAHU WONDER
Learn more about Philys, this issue’s Pet of the Week. SEE PAGE 3
Blood Donors Sought In Waikele
FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 7, 2021
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West O‘ahu residents can make an appointment to visit Blood Bank of Hawai‘i’s Waikele Center location throughout the week to give the gift of blood. PHOTO COURTESY BLOOD BANK OF HAWAI‘I
IBY GINGER KELLER
n the summertime, Blood Bank of Ha- waiʻi typically sees a dip in donations, which is why the organization is asking
residents to stop by its only Westside loca- tion at Waikele Center to boost its supply — especially now that hurricane season has begun, hospitals are busier than ever and im- ports are not available from the mainland.
“We are grateful for Waikele Center’s management team for allowing us to host our blood drives all these years,” says COO Todd Lewis. “We encourage all healthy do- nors to roll up their sleeves to help Hawaiʻi’s patients.”
“Waikele Center is committed to serving the community, adds Pam Wilson, general manager of the property. “We have found our long-standing partnership with Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi to be reciprocally reward- ing. Imagine being able to say that we are helping to save a life! Hosting daily blood drives at the center is an ongoing reminder of hope and being part of the solution. Blood
SEE PAGE 4
Hale Hau‘oli Hawa‘i Adult Day Care offers respite for Caregivers during school break!
We offer a safe, welcoming environment for our senior citizens, and includes exercise, socialization, many activities and aloha, stimulating both the mind and body. We provide caregivers with the respite they need to pursue work or other activities while knowing their loved ones are in the care of professionals. • Flexible hours are available.• Tuition assistance is offered to new clients for weekend hours in the Mary Savio Medical Plaza.
For more information on this program, call Shanna at 808-798-8706 • Kathy at 808-292-4665
ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
98-939 Moanalua Rd. Aiea, HI 96701
MARY SAVIO MEDICAL PLAZA
98-1247 Kaahumanu St. Suite 207 Aiea, HI 96701
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