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HPH Holds A Virtual Women’s Fun Run
The late Martha Smith (left) will be honored in this year’s Hawai‘i Pacific Health Virtual Women’s 10K & 5K Fun Run. PHOTO COURTESY HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH
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Financial Literacy Campaign Begins
Thousands of women, including ones from Windward O‘ahu, can run, jog and walk around their neighborhoods for the 2022 Hawai‘i Pacific Health Virtual Women’s 10K & 5K Fun Run. This year, the 44th running of the state’s premier race for women will honor a woman who blazed a trail for a healthier Hawai‘i — the late Martha Smith.
“Martha truly connected with patients and families, and their stories inspired her work at our medical centers. She was also a strong advocate for encour- aging women to maintain an active life- style, which is why we’re honoring her at this event that focuses on women’s health and well-being.”
Windward residents can learn more about financial literacy this month.
Consumers are encouraged to follow @hisecurities on Facebook, Twitter or Insta- gram for the word of the day postings, fraud prevention tips, financial literacy facts, consumer education infor- mation and more.
She set new standards for excellence throughout her career at Hawai‘i Pacific Health that spanned more than 30 years. Smith served as executive vice president of O‘ahu operations as the CEO of Ka- pi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Pali Momi Medical Center and Straub Medical Center. Her dedication to the patients she served was apparent in everything she did, especially in her work with the state’s youngest patients as Kapi‘olani’s top executive for nearly a decade. Whether it was making time in her schedule to present a big check to children who raised $10 for Kapi‘olani or leading her team in the construction and development of the Diamond Head Tow-
This year’s virtual format allows women to finish the race on their own schedules. Runners can begin as soon as they register and complete the 6.2 miles for the 10K or 3.1 miles for the 5K, over several weeks or all in one day in their community, on a treadmill or along the original race route.
The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Office of the Secu- rities Commissioner is host- ing a monthlong financial education campaign in April called, “Financial Literacy on the GO!” To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, the OSC will feature on-de- mand financial and investor education-related activities and resources for consumers
“We encourage everyone to participate in Financial Literacy Month,” states se- curities commissioner Ty Nohara. “We have a lot of great information, presenta- tions and activities that can be found on our website for all ages.”
er, Smith was a respected leader through- out both the health care industry and the Hawai‘i community.
Registration is required by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. The entry fee is $45 for the 5K and $50 for the 10K. Par- ticipants must track their mileage and time through one of the race-approved GPS apps. Results must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 22.
In 2006, state lawmakers passed legislation designat- ing every April as Financial Literacy Month in Hawai‘i. This year, information and activities will be offered virtually on demand, on- line and on social media.
For more information on Financial Literacy On the GO!, visit cca.hawaii. gov/sec/financial-litera- cy-on-the-go or contact Glo- ryana Akapo at gakapo@ dcca.hawaii.gov.
“Martha was driven and committed in all her actions, including her support of the Hawai‘i Pacific Health Women’s 10K, which she ran regularly,” states Ray Vara, HPH president and CEO.
To register or view additional race details, including a map of the original route, visit hphwomens10k.org.
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