Hot Shots: 5/6/26

Photo courtesy American Heart Association

Rising To The Challenge

Holy Family Catholic Academy marked a milestone this year — 25 years of participating in American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. The academy also recently raised $16,000 for the American Heart Association – Hawai‘i.

Pictured are (from left) Celeste Akiu, principal of Holy Family; Nichelle Torno, development director of school engagement for American Heart Association; Jocelyn Burch, assistant principal of Holy Family; Malia Paulos, business office staff member of Holy Family; and Brian MacMaster, assistant principal of Holy Family. 

Photo courtesy First Insurance Co. of Hawai‘i

Company Donates To Dog Rescue

First Insurance Co. of Hawai‘i recently hosted a pet-supply drive for the Fur‑Angel Foundation. FICOH, its associates and its foundation also donated $2,500 to the animal rescue nonprofit. Pictured (from left) are Mara Corona, human resources assistant, FICOH; Tiffany Kim, president and executive director,
Fur-Angel Foundation; and Liane Ching,
human resources manager, FICOH.