Aloha Kakou,
As Benson shared in his May 5th blog entry, we were overwhelmed to hear from so many class members whose lives and loved ones have been tragically impacted by cancer. Mahalo to all who shared such tender memories.
Kamehameha will remember and honor these loved ones during a very special event this summer – the alumni Relay for Life, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 23 – 24 from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. at Kunuiakea Stadium.
Please join in as we support the Relay – celebrating family and friends who have survived cancer, remembering those who have succumbed to cancer, and fighting back to provide hope for a cancer-free future for our children and grandchildren.
There are several ways we can participate:
Join a team: All alumni classes are invited to field Relay teams of up to 15 members each. More than one team is encouraged, so if you are inspired, please feel free to create your own team with family, friends, and colleagues. Team members will “camp out” at the KS track and take turns running or walking during the 12-hour relay. Our class team, named Imua 72, will be led by John Leong. Mahalo, John! We need up to 15 people to join John and others on our Imua 72 team. Please visit http://www.rflkamehameha.org/ to sign up. There is a $10 registration fee per team member.
Make a donation: If running or walking isn’t for you or if you’re unable to participate, please consider supporting the Imua 72 team by making a donation. Donations may be made to teams or to specific members. Since Relay for Life is a fund-raising event for the American Cancer Society, proceeds will support cancer research and patient services right here in
Sponsor a virtual team: The perfect solution if you would like to make a gift on behalf of your company or business, or if you live on the Mainland! With a business donation of $1,500, you may sponsor a virtual team (with no walkers). You’ll choose your own team name, may add up to 15 virtual team members, and you’ll receive recognition/placement in the Relay program. Those who live on the Mainland may want to get together and combine personal donations to create a virtual team, as well. Please contact us if you’re interested.
Purchase luminaria: During the Relay, after dark, luminaria, which are candle-lit lanterns decorated with encouraging messages of love and hope, will be placed around the track to light the way. Donating a luminary is an excellent way to honor or remember a loved one with your own personal inspirational message. Luminaria may be purchased online for $5 each.
Volunteer to help: Kokua is needed in the following areas – set up/break down, donations (goods and services), food service during the event, security and parking assistance.
To join our Imua 72 team, create your own team, make a donation, or honor loved ones with luminaria, please visit Kamehameha’s Relay for Life website at www.RFLKamehameha.org.
To create a virtual team, volunteer to help, inquire about corporate donations, or get help navigating the RFL website, please contact us:
Debbie Lau Okamura
808-941-1860
bdokamura@hawaiiantel.net
Sue Peterson
808-544-9797
kila@hawaiiantel.net
Like so many of you, we have personally experienced the devastating effects of cancer. Unfortunately, statistics are such that many more in our ‘ohana will, too. We volunteered to co-chair Kamehameha’s Relay for Life because it allows us to fight back – providing a great opportunity to take action today, giving hope to those who may face cancer tomorrow.
Aloha ke Akua,
Debbie and Sue
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