Hot Shots – 7/23/26

Photo courtesy Islands Hospice

Supporting Those In Need

Islands Hospice has awarded $5,000 to Gregory House Programs through its Makana Pono employee recognition program, supporting the nonprofit’s work to provide housing assistance for Hawai‘i residents, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS. Pictured (from left) are Gavin Moffat, director of resource development, Gregory House Programs; Jon Berliner, executive director, Gregory House Programs; Robin Pacson, nurse practitioner, Islands Hospice; and Lauren Brunt, director of business development, Islands Hospice.

Photo courtesy Hilton Grand Vacations

Assisting With Recovery Efforts

Hilton Grand Vacations recently donated $10,000 to the Hawaiian Council in support of recovery efforts following the severe Kona low storms earlier this year. Pictured (from left) are Carlo Sidestam, general manager, The Modern, a Hilton Vacation Club; Marshall Marumoto, director of sales, Hawaiian Council; Mehanaokala Hind, senior adviser to CEO, Hawaiian Council; Kūhiō Lewis, CEO, Hawaiian Council; Nicholas Carroll, chief of staff, Hawaiian Council; Linda Rodrigues, senior vice president of regional marketing, Hilton Grand Vacations; Christopher Lee, vice president of sales and marketing regional business operations, Hilton Grand Vacations. 

Photo courtesy Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i

Granting Life-changing Wishes

As part of its Blend It Forward campaign benefiting Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i, Jamba Hawai‘i recently donated more than $11,000 to the organization. Jamba Hawai‘i matched customer donations dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for local keiki facing critical illnesses. Pictured (from left) are Charae Leleo, district manager, Jamba Hawai‘i/Fresh Dining Concepts; Kendra Baxter, marketing manager, Jamba Hawai‘i/Fresh Dining Concepts; Arden Salassa, senior manager, corporate philanthropy and partnerships, Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i; Keli‘i Moreau, director of operations, Jamba Hawai‘i /Fresh Dining Concepts; Trini Kaopuiki Clark, president and CEO, Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i; Madalyn Kenney Bumanglag, chief development officer, Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i; and Benita Incillio, general manager, Jamba Hawai‘i/Fresh Dining Concepts.