Hot Shots: 7/16/25

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Donation Supports Emerging Leaders

ARDA-Hawai‘i, the local chapter of the American Resort Development Association, contributed $4,000 to the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders. The donation will support CTL’s Vision Lab 2025, where emerging leaders will showcase innovative projects that are making a tangible difference in their communities. Pictured at the check presentation are (from left) ARDA-Hawai‘i chairman Mitchell Imanaka and CTL student leadership facilitator Megan Tasaki.

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Foundation Gives Big Hug To HUGS

The Leigh Kaimanaola Foundation donated $5,000 raised at its annual golf tournament to nonprofit HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support). The Leigh Kaimanaola Foundation, which was started by a family that had used HUGS services, provides crucial support to children in need while raising awareness about neurofibromatosis Type 1. Pictured (back row from left) are Richard Elliott, Leigh Kaimanaola Foundation co-founder/board president; Aaron Langhoff, Leigh Kaimanaola Foundation board secretary; Paul Kema, Leigh Kaimanaola Foundation board director/treasurer and HUGS dad; (front row from left) Sheryl Kramer, HUGS family services program director; Larson Leu, Leigh Kaimanaola Foundation co-founder/board vice president; Ashley Kema, Leigh Kaimanaola Foundation board communications and HUGS mom; and Maureen Purington, HUGS executive director.