“That moment when a Wish comes true...”
our mission We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. One Strengthened Friendship, Two Stories of Triumph Best friends Apryl and Madison, who both battled life-threatening medical conditions, supported each other from afar through treatment. But Apryl’s wish reunited them in Paris, France where they shared stories of triumph. Photo: Gonçalo of Flytographer. Inset: Apryl during treatment. Photo: Tracy Wright Corvo.
Lucky we live Hawaii Bob Bruhl - Board Chair It doesn’t take much to remind us daily of the blessings we share by living in paradise. The slogan is true. However, the quid pro quo is the responsibility – the kuleana – we also share because we live here. Boiled down, we are supposed to leave things better than we find them. During my term as Chairman, I have had the good fortune of watching this organization till its soil inch by inch, plant seed after seed and yield blossom after magnificent blossom as it completely retooled itself, its team, its mission and its service to the community. Topflight management and new staff have amped their joy-creating machine to be not only better than they found it, but also beyond what any of us on the board could have envisioned only three short years ago. √ Double the number of wishes granted to local children √ Exceed over 1,000 families touched per year √ Increase the number of full-time employees meeting the daily needs of our keiki √ Relocate to a new headquarter √ Grow the volunteer base almost immeasurably √ Build a board from five to now 19 individuals who collectively touch nearly all parts of the business and civic community √ Inaugurate a newly formed Young Leaders Board to extend that reach even further √ Do all of this while annually posting record revenues, bottom-line results and capitalization But is this how we choose to measure ourselves in terms of living up to that kuleana of leaving 2014 better than we entered it? No. Our measuring stick is one child and every child. It is the child who makes a wish while in a battle that she should not be facing in the first place. She is another child who has blessed us by allowing us in her life, and our hope-filled mission is for it to have been bettered because she did. By granting wishes directly to our local keiki and by assisting in those visiting Hawaii as part of their wish, we have the opportunity to do this over 1,000 times per year. And our ability to deliver on this kuleana is exclusively powered by you and your support. Lucky we live Hawaii. My sincerest thanks to you for making us better than you found us. Driving Forward Wish kid Dom and his sister Julia have both battled Kidney Disease, receiving transplants at a young age. For Dom, a new raceway in his very own backyard was the ultimate dream - a place to have fun with his siblings without worrying about infection. Photo: Anne Pacheco. Inset: Board Chair Robert Bruhl speaking at WISH! Hula-Baloo. Photo: Kevin Lubera.
“Creating and Capturing mission moments” Siana Hunt - CEO It is both our greatest challenge and feat to grant a child’s one true wish. While each wish is driven by the child’s wondrous imagination, it is a responsibility that grounds us – and one that we take seriously. After 33 years of reaching more than 11,000 children, we know that a wish marks a profound turning point of triumph. We also know that despite these years of experience, each wish takes us back to Day One. No two children are alike, and it is with open minds, pure hearts and a grassroots approach that we work to transform wishes into realities. We operate one wish at a time, leaving us a trail of beautiful moments that collectively comprise our purpose for being and our roadmap for the future. You can see this purpose in the face of 5-year-old Honolulu Wish Kid Trishelle. It is in this moment of her princess-inspired wish that you don’t see a child battling lymphoma, you see a child overcome by joy. You can see it in 8-year-old Dominique whose wish to have a backyard raceway alleviates the stress of chronic kidney failure. You can see it in 5-yearold Matthew whose check-ups with his oncologist have transformed into laughter because planning his wish has given him hope. You can also see it in 16-year-old Annabelle whose glamourous glow at her red carpet wish unveil replaced the heaviness she fights of losing her eyesight to treatment. As you browse this Annual Report, I encourage you to look closely at the faces of these wish kids. Their smiles are more beautiful than what meets the eye; these smiles are helping them fight off their illnesses. These smiles are really, really good medicine. This is the power of a wish. Thank you for supporting another successful year. We’ve dreamed, we’ve grown and we’ve added moments more beautiful than we could have imagined. Joy Set Free Sounds of laughter become powerful memories for Trishelle’s mother who longs for the day her daughter is set free from cancer; Disney World was the perfect escape. Photo: Landen Tsuda. Inset: CEO Siana Hunt and her Ohana all dolled up in white at Wish! Hula-baloo. Photo: Kevin Lubera.
Fist Bump! Ian getting our guests pumped up for our 3rd annual Gala, WISH! Hula-Baloo at the Sheraton Waikiki. Photo: Kevin Lubera. Inset: 2014 Make-A-Wish® Hawaii Board of Directors. Photo: Kevin Lubera. Board of directors Robert Q. Bruhl Board Chair DR Horton-Schuler Division Rich Erickson Board Vice-Chair CMT-ASIA, Inc. Brigitte MacNaughton Egbert Board Secretary Monarch Insurance Services, Inc. Kim Tomlinson Jones Board Treasurer Accuity, LLP Alyson Helwagen Honolulu Magazine Bonny Amemiya AIO Group Cynthia Yoshida Ito Healthcare Group Daniel Chun Alaska Airlines Dean Spagnoli Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, LLC Dr. Elizabeth Ignacio Hawaii Orthopedic Association Gregory Kugle Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert Jason Zambuto Tori Richard Ltd. Jeff Higashi First Hawaiian Bank, Corporate Banking Division Jeremy Edwards D.O. Tripler Army Medical Center Kevin Peña Foundations Hawaii Kristina Lockwood KHON2 Matt Luckett Dave & Buster’s Hawaii Melissa Jackson Zilber Family Foundation Tim Liu Hawaiian Airlines
Wishes are Good Medicine We can all relate to the power of positivity transforming the way we think, and in turn how we feel. For wish children, who don’t understand the “why me; why now?” It can be all-consuming to cope with the seriousness of their medical battles. When children receive their first dose of a wish, given the day their wish granters ask them to dream, our medicine begins to kick in and the power of positive thinking transforms sick kids into warriors. Wishes turn feelings of defeat to strength, moments of stress to joy, and thoughts of uncertainty to hope. Just ask the medical professionals. 89 79 % reported that a wish granted influenced kids’ physical health % reported that the wish improved children’s ability to cope. “As a pediatric oncologist I have seen firsthand the incredible effect a Wish has on a child.” Dr. Jeremy Edwards, Medical Advisor Pediatric oncologist, Dr. Wade Kyano, putting a smile on Matthew's face before his treatment. Photo: Rayen Watanabe.
Jingle Rock Run Our 2nd Annual Jingle Rock Run was a great success! The most festive, family-friendly 5K of the holiday season brought more than 2,500 walkers, runners, and jingle rockers from all around the island to raise an astounding $152,000! Holiday revelers were dressed in their holiday best – children, adults and even dogs wore amazing Christmas outfits to help spread some cheer, jingle and sparkle through the holiday lights of Downtown Honolulu. But the Jingle Rock Run wasn’t just about celebrating the fun and joy of the season - we also honored those who are at the heart of our mission – our courageous wish kids and their families. These brave keiki came out in force to support their Make-A-Wish Ohana, signing baseball cards for racers, forming teams of their own, and even running in the half mile keiki sprint! The Jingle Rock Run is a fun, easy way to bring our ohana together to celebrate the holidays! We hope it brought you closer to the children and families we serve. Thank you to all who volunteered and participated! A few of our Keiki Sprint participants having a blast before the start of our 2nd Annual Jingle Rock Run. Photo: Rayen Watanabe.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki’s Swing for Wishes Swing for Wishes has become a marquee event for local golfers, with teams returning year after year to enjoy a day of golf at the stunning Hawaii Prince Golf Course in sunny Ewa Beach. October 2013 marked the 7th Annual Swing for Wishes, organized by our incredible partners at The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Their team, under the direction of Hyatt Area Resorts Vice President David Nadelman and Swing for Wishes Chair Sheryl Siu, raised $100,000 for Make-A-Wish® Hawaii - helping to create moments of triumph for our wish kids throughout Hawaii. Proceeds were presented at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held at The Hyatt in December, where wish kids past and present came out to enjoy festivities and show their support. It was a beautiful night of joy and holiday cheer as we celebrated our valued partnership. Mahalo for your continued commitment to our mission! Wish kids Ian, Ciera and Kimberly (left to right) sitting with Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa’s Director of Retail Operations, Sheryl Siu (middle), at Swing for Wishes 2013. Inset photo: Hyatt Tree Lighting Ceremony check presentation.
“Witnessing the impact Skylar’s wish has had on her, continues to warm our hearts daily.” ~Joji, Skylar’s God Mother Wish kid Skylar with her godparents, Joji and Arnie Baptiste, at Maryknoll School where she gave away her HiSky hats to raise sun safety awareness. Inset photo: Tracy Wright Corvo.
Why we Give Arnie and Joji Baptiste’s Charity of Choice “The impact of having wishes granted is ubiquitous. We see how the wish children are able to just be kids, during a most stressful time in their lives. The wish families are able to be present and be part of a happy moment, away from all of the poking and prodding. The hope, strength and joy are felt by everyone,” said Arnie and Joji Baptiste, describing why they continue to support our mission at Make-AWish Hawaii. To watch a child you love battle with their health is a heart-wrenching ordeal. Arnie and Joji Baptiste know exactly what it’s like to see a young family member struggle with a life-threatening medical condition. The couple’s now 13-year-old goddaughter Skylar has not one, but three qualifying medical conditions that made her eligible for a wish. Her multiple diagnoses at age 11 meant a hard road of treatments ahead, and a need to keep her sensitive skin protected from Hawaii’s bright sun at all times. “When someone close to us aches, we feel it as well,” said Arnie and Joji. The two lived in San Francisco when Skylar was first diagnosed, but they remained strong and supported Skylar from afar. “Prior to our return to Hawaii from San Francisco, Skylar had mentioned she would have to go through chemotherapy as part of the treatment protocol; thinning and subsequent loss of her hair would be imminent. We returned to Honolulu with hats in tow and saw how her face lit up.” Skylar’s joy sparked a very unique wish – she wished to give the gift of sun safety to her classmates. Most kids might take the news of having to wear a hat at all times with disappointment, but not Skylar. She was excited to get creative and prove that you can be fun and fashionable while also being sun safe. “The impact of Skylar’s wish has far exceeded that of any expectation [we had]. Skylar continues to thrive and have perpetual hope, strength and joy. When a child spends as much time in the hospital as Skylar does, the silence in those hospital walls can be deafening. When we visit Skylar either in or out of the hospital, there is no dichotomy in her spirit. It is and continues to be ever-positive, fueling her spirit to keep on keepin’ on. And... that has a ripple effect on everyone in Skylar’s life (us included).”
DONORS Donations, like wishes, are powerful. A wish is a precious gift that allows a child battling a life-threatening illness to escape the real world and live in a place of happiness and hope. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to create hundreds of beautiful moments every year that give children and their families something to smile about. The smiling faces of the children pictured here, are just a few of many that were granted a wish in fiscal year 2014, thanks to support of the following donors: $20,000.00 + Alaska Airlines Aloha United Way M/M Arnold Baptiste Atlantis Adventures Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Bank of Hawaii Castle Resorts & Hotels Combined Federal Campaign Hawaii Pacific Area Consolidated Theatres Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. Dolphin Quest Oahu First Hawaiian Bank Foundations Hawaii, Inc. Give Kids The World Village Grand Wailea Resort Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. Hilton Waikoloa Village Honolulu Magazine Honolulu Star-Advertiser Hyatt Regency Maui Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa James Walker Austin Trust M/M Kevin & Melissa Pena Leis of Hawaii Macy’s Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club Ohana Broadcasting Company, Inc. Mr. Russell Yamamoto Sea Life Park Sheraton Kauai Sheraton Maui Sheraton Waikiki Starlight Luau Sunshine Helicopters Kona The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation The Schuler Family Foundation The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas Waikoloa Beach Marriott Wailea Beach Marriott Resort $10,000.00 + Ali’i Lei Greeters Avis Budget Group Inc. Dave and Buster’s Hawaii DR Horton - Schuler Homes Flyin Hawaiian Zipline Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation Howard Hughes Corporation HPR Advertising, Inc. Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate Makani Kai Helicopters Ms. Melinda Polivka Monarch Insurance Services, Inc. Nan Inc. NFL Foundation Pacific Aviation Museum Pacific Historic Parks Pacific Honda Paradise Cove Luau Peter Lik Fine Art Photography Polynesian Cultural Center Robert Palma Designs Royal Lahaina Resort M/M Richard and Julianne Erickson Mr. Russ Olsen Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort Mr. Skip Shuck and Mrs. Melissa Jackson Starwood Hotels and Resorts The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Yelp Zilber Family Foundation $5,000.00 + Mr. Adrian Tehaamatai Aiea Collision Center American Association of Managing General Agents M/M Anthony and Siana Hunt Body Glove Hawaii M/M Braden Seamons Bradley and Lily Fine Stationary Ms. Cathy Camp Dave and Buster’s Mrs. Deborah Ng-Furuhashi Dolphin Quest Hawaii Mr. Elliot Huihui First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. Haas Insulation Inc. Hans Hedemann Surf School Hawai’i Gas Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund Hawaii Outdoor Guides Hawaii-Western Management Group, Inc. Island Insurance Foundation Jewelers For Children Mrs. Joann Novosel M/M John and Evelyn Austin Mr. John Kitajima Ms. Katherine Chi Kauai Back Country Adventures Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club KHON2 M/M Kimo and Gay Austin Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Kualoa Ranch & Activity Club KUY Restaurants, LLC. Mrs. Lee S. Tokuhara Amodo Mark Brown Fine Art Hawaii M/M Matthew Pakkala Maui Classic Charters Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Menpachi Productions Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Mr. Mike Nishimoto Monarch Properties Platinum Limousine Service ProService Hawaii Prosis Hawaii R.M. Towill Corporation Retina Institute of Hawaii Reyn Spooner M/M Robert Bruhl M/M Robert & Brigitte Egbert Dr. and Mrs. Robert and Paraluman Durkin M/M Robert Tanaka Mr. Russell Lewis Sea Breeze Watersports Sheraton Universal Hotel Skyline Eco-Adventures Hawaii Start Me Up Sportfishing Maui Mr. Stephen Page Sunshine Helicopters Maui
The Green Apple LLC. The Lynch Family Charitable Fund The Queen’s Medical Center The Westin Maui Resort & Spa M/M Thomas Sorensen Mr. Timothy Liu and Mr. Allen Kam Turtle Bay Resort Mr. Walter James Wealth Managing Partners, Inc. Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas $2,500.00 + 9th Mission Support Command - MWR Accel Party Rentals & Design Accuity LLP Alaska Reel Adventure Mr. Alberto Dominguez Mr. Alec Sou Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Mr. Alfred B Souza Jr. Aloha2Go Ms. Amber Gomez Apria Homehealth Care Arrow One Ranch Atlas Insurance Agency Foundation Aukina Foundation Bays, Lung, Rose & Holma Attorneys at Law Big Kahuna Adventures Mr. Bryce Sprecher Cades, Schutte, Fleming & Wright Ms. Candace Young Mr. Carl Takaki Caron B Realty Castle Medical Center M/M Charles & Wendy Crabb Ms. Christy Beeger Clear Channel Communications Coastal Windows Colliers International - Hawaii Mr. Damon Iaea Mr. David Hayakawa M/M Dean Spagnoli Mr. Dennis Gaughan Ekundayo Endoscopy Institute of Hawaii Enterprise Holdings Extreme Exposure Fine Art Gallery Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc. Geolabs Inc. M/M Gregory Kugle M/M Greg & Kimberly Jones Group 70 International, Inc. Hawaii Bowl Foundation Hawaii Pacific Health Organization Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters Hawaiian Surf Adventures M/M Henry Lau Hilton Hawaiian Village Honolulu Holo Cycling Studio Mrs. Irma Soares Island Breeze Luau ITO Healthcare Group Jade by Nikolai Mr. James Butler James Haruji Tamura & Fumiko Tamura Foundation Jas W Glover, Ltd. Mr. Jeffrey Samuels Joan Bennet and Associates, Inc. M/M Josh and Lori Feldman J-Wave Transportation Mr. Jim Carroll Kahoma Ranch Mr. Kealii Lopez Mr. Kelvin Bloom Kevin Lubera Photography KPHI-AM Ms. Kuulei Thronas Ms. Lavina Wong Ms. Marilyn Zilber Mr. Marshal Kingsbury Mr. Matthew Ing Maui Nui Luau Maui Snorkel Tours Mr. Michael Canute M/M Michael Niethammer Mr. Michael Sakata Mr. Michael Strada Ms. Michele St. John Microsoft Mr. Nicholas Isamo Nichole Weddings and Events Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Ms. Ollie Padilla Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii Old Lahaina Luau Pacific Resource Partnership Paliku Documentary Films Mr. Paul Loudermilk Ms. Pauline Sanchez M/M Peter and Mary Balding Mr. and Mr. Peter Mateo Placement Services, Inc. Print Proz Professional Image, Inc. Mr. Raymond Noh Ms. Rici Guild Roberts Hawaii Mr. Rodney Martins Mr. Ross Grabenbauer Royal Contracting Co., Ltd. Mr. Scott Mitchell Servco Foundation Stein Eriksen Lodge Straight Talk Mr. Terry Olson Mr. Tom Ericson Mr. Thomas McTigue Towne Island Homes Truist Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort Wet'n'Wild Hawaii Mrs. Winifred Kam $1,000.00 + AIO Group M/M Alan and Marilee Mattson M/M Alan and Eleni Pflueger Mr. Alfred Burkert Allied Builders System Aloha Island Lei Aloha Maui Limousine Altres, Inc. American Savings Bank Ameron International Dr. Anita Pedersen Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel ATV Outfitters Hawaii/Kohala Ditch Adventures Ms. Autumn Barton Mr. Ben Vance Mr. Benjamin Mahi Mr. Bert Matsuwaki Big Island Eco Adventures Bishop Street Commercial BizGym Foundation Black Sand Publishing Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Ms. Bonnie Gay Mr. Brandon Stewart Brooks Brothers C4 Waterman, Inc. Cameron Brooks Photography Capital One Castiglione A Casauria Foundation Mr. Cedric Lorenzo Mr. Chad Hatae Mr. Chad Henderson Mr. Charles Ching Mr. Charles Lewis Chief’s Luau M/M Christopher and Wanaa’o Eldridge Ms. Christy Calabrese Cinnamon’s Family Restaurant, Ltd. Mr. Clarence Chinn Ms. Claudia Bradshaw Ms. Claudia Maddalena Mr. Clifford Slater M/M Clint and Suzy Churchill Mrs. Colleen Ching Core Power Yoga Ms. Corrina Pang M/M Cory Beall Mr. Daniel Chun Dave Miyamoto & Company Mr. David Goya Ms. Deborah Dunn Delta Construction Corporation Denver Broncos Dept. of Parks and Recreation Ms. Diane Waka DMM International Duke’s Waikiki M/M Edward and Rae Sultan Mr. Edwin Ogawa Ms. Edwina Itokazu Dr. Elizabeth Ignacio Ms. Elizabeth Lewis Ms. Elle Feng Zhang Ms. Ellen Mastowski Mr. Eric T Uyehare Erin Austin Jewelry Mr. Eun Heekim Farrington High School Fertility Institute of Hawaii Row 1 (L to R): Jin 16, Selyne 18, Kelsie 7, Dayni 18, Daniel 6, Leilani 5, Row 2 (L to R): Sharai 14, Robby 14, Connor 10, Shannon 17, Ileina 5, Mardiako 12.
First Insurance Charitable Foundation First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. Four Seasons Resort Lanai Garden of Dreams - Radio City Christmas Spectacular Mr. Garrett Yew Hung Choy General Growth Properties Ala Moana Center Geotech Solution Inc. Ms. Gerda Hayashi Ms. Gerie Palanta Gone Surfing Hawaii Grace Pacific Corporation Grand Hyatt San Diego Green Honolulu M/M Greg and Cynthia Yoshida Ms. Gwen Amarski Haleakala Bike Company Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors Hawaiian Springs Mr. Henry Ka`aihue Mr. Herbert Nakamura Hike Maui Hilo Hawaiian Hotel HMSA Foundation HonBlue Inc. Honolulu Cookie Company Hyatt Regency San Francisco Mr. Isaac Noriega Inkoff.MD Ms. Jade Richardson Ms. Jamie Swim M/M James and Erin Austin M/M James Boersema Mr. James Dominguez M/M James and Kate Greenwell M/M James and Pucchi Romig Mr. James C. Sadler Jr. Mr. James Sakoda Ms. Jane Chu Ms. Jane Doane Jayar Construction Inc. Mr. Jayson Miller Ms. Jennifer Choi Ms. Jennifer Koos Dr. and Mrs. Jeremy and Katey Edwards Jhamandas Watumull Fund Jim Walsh Photography JN Exotics Mrs. Joanna Beall Dr. and Mrs. John Frattarelli M/M John Paganelli M/M Jon and Neige Whittington Jordon Dodson Art Mr. Joseph Udell Ms. Judy Sadoyama Ms. Julia Fukino Mr. Justin Frazmeier Mr. Justin Weaver JW Marriott Ihilani, Ko Olina M/M Kalani and Elizabeth Rodrigues Kapalua Golf Club Kapiolani Residential, LLC. Ms. Kathleen Elliott Ms. Kathleen Werner Ms. Kathryn Rose Ms. Katie McGuire Kauai Beach Resort Kauai Sea Tours M/M Keith and Bonny Amemiya Ms. Kelli Ann Borgonia Mrs. Keri Beyer Kohanaiki Koko Marina Center Kosrae Nautilus Resort Mrs. Kristina Lockwood Ms. Kukui Jefford Ms. Kyoko Rust Mr. Lance Kaneshiro Mr. Larry Collins Mr. Larry Yonashiro Mr. Lawrence Ginoza Lazy L Ranch Mrs. Lea Almanza Ms. Leona Tafuna Les Saisons Ms. Leslie Au Mr. Levi Rita Lionakis Foundation Mrs. Liz McElroy Mr. Luis Cardenas Ms. Luz Cabiles Mr. Lyle Moody Major Mark Noguchi M/M Marc and Kim Haine Mr. Marcus Perry Ms. Mari Naito Ms. Marie Louise Hicks Mr. Mark Higashi M/M Mark and Amanda Hotchin Mrs. Marnie Hursty Mr. Marven Sato M/M Matthew and Karen Delaney Maui Ocean Center Mauna Lani Golf Course Mega Construction Ms. Melissa Mahelona Mendes Ranch Mermaid Kariel MGA Architecture, LLC. Mr. Michael Beason M/M Michael Pang Mr. Michael Stevers Ms. Michele Arenas Ms. Michelle Haile Mr. Mihai Iosivas Mr. Mike Shinners M/M Miles and Suzette KimHan Mr. Miles Watanabe Mr. Mohamood Jama Ms. Myra Capinpin MW Group, Ltd. Mrs. Nancie Martens Nicci Lee Designs Mr. Noah Hamilton Oahu Nature Tours Outfitters Kauai, Ltd. Pacific Diamond and Swiss Watch Exchange Pacific Jet Ski Rentals, Inc. Pacific Whale Foundation Ms. Page Brattin Mr. Paul Sichenzia Mr. Paul Toner Pepsi Beverages Company Dr. Peter McNally M/M Peter and Karen Ehrman M/M Peter and May Balding Pets in the City LLC. Polynesian Voyaging Society Poseidon Properties, Inc. Mr. Ralph Fecil Mr. Randall Ogawa
Reef Dancer Revolusun LLC. Mr. Robbie Naish Mr. Robert Pedersen Mr. Robert Puakea Mr. Robert Y. Ito Mr. Roland Ariola Mr. Roland Nishioka Mr. Ron Bussey Ms. Rona Suzuki Ms. Ronnie Kim Sunshine Helicopters Kauai Tamiz Photography Ms. Tammy Yamada Mr. Todd Honnaka The MacNaughton Group The Modern Honolulu The Palace Hotel The St. Regis Princeville Resort The Westin Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villa Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Mr. Russell Tomishima Mr. Ryan Abe Ms. Sarah Short Dr. Scott McCaffrey M/M Scott Derwenskus Mr. Shane Pasion Mrs. Sharon Keahiolalo Mr. Shawn Kaanaana Ms. Shawna Erickson Ms. Sheree Fitzgerald Mr. Sherland Robinson Mr. Shigeto Nishihara Si Group Mrs. Skipper Jones SpeediShuttle LLC. Mr. Spencer Watson Mr. Stanley Benito Mr. Steven Asato The Westin Verasa, Napa Mr. Theodore Stiller Tomco Corp. Tori Richard, Ltd. Ms. Trudi Saito Turning Point Chiropractic UFO Parasail - Lahaina UFO Parasail Kona UnitedHealth Group Employee Giving Universal Studios-Hollywood UPS Foundation, Inc. USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc. Vacation Roost Ms. Valerie Kidani Vein and Skin Center of Hawaii Wailea Golf Courses Walker-Moody M/M Walter and Jacqueline Guild Ms. Wendy Nakamura Whipsaw Sportfishing Yasumasa Yokoyama Ms. Yvonne Cheng $500.00 + Alakona Corporation Mr. Alan Riezman Ms. Alicia Opeirce Ali'i Kula Lavendar Mr. Alvin Sakamoto Ms. Amber Vinson Ameriprise Financial M/M Andrew Jackson Mr. Andrew M. Shimada Mr. Andrew West Ms. Angela Ameling Ms. Ann Boman-Clark Aqua Adventures Battleship Missouri Memorial Bermuda Limousine Ms. Beverly Viola Bite Me Sportsfishing Blue Pacific Management Botanical World Adventures Mr. Bradley A. Vik Mr. Brendon Kanakaole Mr. Bruce Mello Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Buca Di Beppo Mr. Byron Ho C.S. Wo & Sons Ms. Candy Irvine Captain Andy’s Sailing Ms. Carol Tomasa Ms. Caroline Mizo Ms. Carolyn Williams Mrs. Chaminade Ornellas Dr. and Mrs. Charles and Maria Neal Ms. Chinatsu Jones Mr. Chris Behringer Chromagraphx Chung Kun Ai Foundation Civil-Mechanical Contractor Mr. Clarence Kaai Ms. Clarisa Abes Mr. Clinton Akutagawa Ms. Cynthia Altman DaKine Mr. Dan Newbill Ms. Dana Len Mr. Dane Kitazaki Mr. Daniel Cacho Mr. Daniel Y. Takata Ms. Darleen Alves Mr. David Melchor Mr. David Muldoon Mr. David Rubens Delloite and Touche LLP Mr. Derrick Gonzales Ms. Desiree Cabinatan Mr. Devin Nakasone Mr. Dexter Dela Cruze Diane Von Furstenberg Dinsdale Gibson Discover Hidden Hawaii Tours Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Ms. Doan Luong Row 1 (L to R): Jared 13, Aiden 5, Mari 9, Aubrey 4, Kirby 16, Aiden 11. Row 2 (L to R): Jordan 8, Abigayle 16, Micah 13, Annie 18, Jaime 14, Adam 8. Row 3 (L to R): Tiffany 17, Antonio 14, Austin 12, Bree 7, Noah 6, Roman 3.
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The Sheraton Waikiki Resort & Spa Creating truly special and unique experiences for wish families The Sheraton Waikiki understands that many of the day-to-day moments that wish kids experience happen inside the walls of hospitals, facing challenges even adults wouldn’t want to face. The Sheraton team also understands that a trip to Hawaii delivers a much needed reprieve for wish kids – a time to forget about their treatments, needles and medications for a while. “We want to make a direct impact on these families, even if it’s only for a few days, because joy in a time of crisis is priceless,” said Kelly Sanders, General Manager of the Sheraton Waikiki. “Our internal culture is all about driving experiences for our guests. Creating something that is truly special and unique. [We] ensure that every guest, especially wish families, truly walk away with an amazing experience when they’re here in Hawaii." To that end, they treat wish families as honored guests who receive exceptional care, unmatched hospitality and an unforgettable experience to cherish forever. From beautiful rooms and amenities to personalized gift bags and special welcomes, the Sheraton Waikiki’s dedicated “Fun Team" goes above and beyond to ensure that every moment is a memory to cherish. Mahalo to our Sheraton Waikiki ohana for everything they do to create moments of welcome and pure joy for our wish children! “Treatment may steal her vision, but Annabelle’s wish brings newfound joy to light.” Ongoing treatment has led to Annabelle losing her vision. Her wish returned her focus to dreams of acting. The red carpet send-off ended with a ticket aboard a Mediterranean Cruise, where wonders of the world are forever photographed in her mind. Photo: (left) Kevin Lubera. Inset: Annabelle and Kelly Sanders, General Manager of the Sheraton Waikiki. Photo: Mark Ramelb.
financial operations Revenues, Gains, and Support Expenses Special Events 16% Investment Income 7% Grants 16% In-Kind Contributions 12% Contributors 40% Program 84% Other Income 9% Management and General 9% Fundraising 7% Contributors Special Events Other Income Grants Investment Income Contributors In-Kind Contributions Other Income Investment Income
REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT: Public Support: TOTAL Contributions .................................................................................................................. $ 1,016,033 In-kind Contributions ........................................................................................................ $ 441,695 Grants ......................................................................................................................... $ 561,691 TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT ...................................................................................... $ 2,019,419 Internal Special events ..................................................................................................... $ 1,096,589 Less Costs of direct benefits to donors ......................................................................... $ TOTAL SPECIAL EVENTS ...................................................................................... $ (512,358) 584,231 Investment Income, net ..................................................................................................... $ 250,441 Other income .................................................................................................................. $ 314,637 Net assets released from restrictions TOTAL REVENUES, GAINS, AND OTHER SUPPORT ........................................................................................ $ 3,168,728 EXPENSES: Program Services: Wish granting ................................................................................................................. $ 1,554,834 Program-related support ................................................................................................... $ TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES ................................................................................ $ Support Services: Fundraising ..................................................................................................................... $ Management and general ................................................................................................ $ TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES................................................................................... $ 777,430 2,332,264 176,696 256,175 432,871 TOTAL PROGRAM AND SERVICES SUPPORT SERVICES EXPENSES ............................................................................. $ 2,765,135 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ................................................................................... $ 403,593 NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR ........................................................................................... $ 2,683,042 NET ASSETS, END OF THE YEAR ....................................................................................................... $ 3,086,635 Grace throwing up double shakas as she rides a wave on the shoulders of Kalani Vierra at Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s Bethany Hamilton surf camp. Photo: Noah Hamilton. Inset: Bethany Hamilton with the Make-A-Wish Hawaii Surf Camp Class of 2014. Photo: Jim Walsh.
a moment of gratitude From the depths of our hearts, thank you to our wish families. You fight unthinkable battles every day and still come through with grace, patience and resilience. You are our heroes. Thank you to our volunteers for your countless hours of time, to our local community for your infallible partnershi and to our donors for your unwavering generosity. We would not be able to bring these beautiful moments into the lives of the children we serve without your dedication and support. “It was Happily Ever After!” ~ Addison Addison, an imaginative six-year-old from Georgia, wished to be a princess starring in her very own fairytale at Oahu’s Waimea Valley. Her face beamed with excitement as her dream to see a pink unicorn came true before her eyes just as she had always imagined. This story closed the chapter of her battle against leukemia and turned the page anew. Photo: Kevin Lubera.
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