Hot Shots – 6/24/26

Photo courtesy Ko Olina Children’s Festival

Festival Raises Funds For Cancer Services

The 10th annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival raised $50,000 for cancer services at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. Pictured (from left) are Terence Young, CEO of Kapi‘olani; Dawn Dunbar, senior vice president of philanthropy of Hawai‘i Pacific Health; Andrew Moats, chief operating officer of Kapi‘olani; Sweetie Nelson, director of destination marketing for Ko Olina Resort; Nikki Medwetz, director of public affairs at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa; Amanda Price, director of philanthropy for HPH; and Seeley Borges, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion, with her mom, Hayley, and older sister, Ainsley.

Photo courtesy Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset

Club Honors Those Making Positive Impact

The Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset recognized individuals who have made a lasting impact in communities through their service and vocation. Pictured (front row, from left) are Deann Yamaguchi, the club’s vocational service director, and awardees DeRoy Lavatai, firefighter; Sgt. Brandon Shiraishi, Honolulu Police Department; Dr. Mihae Yu, Kuakini Medical Center; Jennifer Moku, Ala Wai Elementary School; and Michele Ito, Jefferson Elementary School; with Dr. Dan Murariu, president of the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset (in back).  Photo courtesy Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset

Photo courtesy FAMES Hawai‘i

FAMES Hawai‘i Awards Scholarships

FAMES Hawai‘i awarded $1,000 scholarships to students at its 21st annual Scholarship and Fundraising Gala at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Pictured (from left) are Joni Redick-Yundt, founder and CEO of  FAMES Hawai‘i; Margie Jose, president of FAMES Hawai‘i; with scholarship awardees Shannia Wilber, Monica Lau, Trachelle Layola, Quang Loc Lam, Elijah Dominici and Micah Cadalzo. Students also received a free one-year membership and mentorship with FAMES Hawai‘i.