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National Organization Honors ‘Ewa Beach Mom Cheryl Ho
BY JACKIE PERREIRA
If it were up to Mrs. Ha- wai‘i International and ‘Ewa Beach resident Cheryl Ho, every mother would receive recognition for their ability to give unfiltered love and for being an example of strength and perseverance. Her big-hearted philosophy on motherhood is partly why she is being recognized as the 2022 Hawai‘i Mother of the Year.
those in need is one of Ho’s biggest driving forces. She has served her community in countless ways over the years, and she even brings her own children to service projects whenever possi- ble. She is a mother of five, yet still finds time to par- ticipate in things like food drives and mentoring youth
“I wish, like how I wished when I won a crown, that every mother, every wom- an, everyone, could feel that type of appreciation,” she says. “I feel like so many other people deserve it. I’m just me and I wish more mothers were recognized.”
groups from her church in ‘Ewa Beach. In Ho’s fami- ly, giving is just part of the program.
she says. “For my husband and I, whenever possible, we like to get our kids involved, too, and show them that life is not just about getting. It’s
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Cheryl Ho (inset) was named Mother of the Year. PHOTO COURTESY RUSSELL TANOUE The ‘Ewa Beach mom volunteers with her keiki on the Westside, including at the Kroc Center Hawai‘i during the pandemic (left) as well as at Wai‘anae Boat Harbor to feed homeless people (right). PHOTOS COURTESY CHERYL HO
The desire to support
“I just feel like it’s a part of me — I want to give back,”
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