Day one of the 20th annual Kapiolani Radiothon for Kids
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The first day of the 20th annual Kapi‘olani Radiothon for Kids kicked off Thursday morning, bringing together more than 50 community partners and sponsors to support Hawai‘i’s keiki.
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Day one, presented by the Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union, featured check presentations from community sponsors and partners – including a $60,000 donation from Hyundai Dealers of Hawai‘i and Hyundai Hope on Wheels.
“The community is backing us – it’s our obligation to back the community the same way,” said Jerry Romano from Hyundai Dealers of Hawai‘i. “It’s special to us, and it really is an honor to be able to do that.”
The support led to two Triple Match Hours, where every dollar donated was tripled through the generosity of matching sponsors.
Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts also brought Kai the Honu, Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort’s official mascot, to unveil a $27,753 donation.
Radiothon donations support lifesaving equipment, including items on Kapiʻolani’s Wish List, such as:
Funds raised during Radiothon also support the future Martha B. Smith Cancer & Infusion Center at Kapi‘olani, which is scheduled to open next year.
The first Kapiʻolani Radiothon for Kids in 2007 raised $118,000. Michael W. Perry and the late Larry Price kicked off three days of live broadcasting from the Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children cafeteria.
Since then, the Kapi‘olani Radiothon has raised more than $6 million for Hawai‘i’s keiki.
“Being here for our first Radiothon is so magical for us. It’s really full circle. We’ve had many meals in this cafeteria that were not such happy times and to be here celebrating and giving back to kids like Seeley, it’s full circle.”
Community members can make a donation by:
Tune in for day two of the Radiothon this Friday, starting at 5a.m., on KSSK FM 92.3/AM 590 or at KSSKRadio.iHeart.com.
Click here to learn more about the Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.
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