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Super Shea
Shea Sakahara, son of former UCPA board of director, Tim Sakahara, is a young adult with cerebral palsy (CP). His wonderful perspective on life is an inspiration to all. Shea doesn’t let CP define what he can or cannot do, as stated in his motto, “I am different. I...

Former 10-Year Volunteer Board Member” Shares His Thoughts About Living Life With Cerebral Palsy
Dr. Stephen Dantzig, author of Retrospective: 5 Decades of Photography, on a recent trip to Singapore with his wife. Stephen has Cerebral Palsy and was a Board Member of UCPA Hawai’i for ten years. His Retrospective is a free website-based eBook that chronicles his...

Give Aloha at Foodland to Help Raise Funds (Sept. 1-30)
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaiʻi is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program . This program honors Foodland's founder, Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan, and continues his legacy of giving back to the community. How It...

Hawaii Stars Presents After the Point Concert to Benefit Great Aloha Run
Hawaii Stars Presents, Inc. is hosting a very special fundraiser for the Hawaii Pacific Health Great Aloha Run on August 20, 2022, at the Hawaii Convention Center. “After The Point” will be an evening of great music, dancing, and reminiscing about the Waikiki...

Fundraising Clothing Drives Meet Safe Gathering Requirements
As indoor and outdoor gathering restrictions have fluctuated over the last 18 months, many organizations have struggled with holding in-person fundraising events, often opting for virtual alternatives. Some groups, however, have found success partnering with United...

Give Aloha at Foodland to Help Raise Funds
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaiʻi is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program . This program honors Foodland's founder, Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan, and continues his legacy of giving back to the community. How It...

Attended Donation Stations Now Open
It’s June and that means we’ve just started hurricane season again in Hawaiʻi. During hurricane season, which runs from today through November 30, there is usually an increased chance for heavy rains and loss of power as a result of the severe weather – even when there isn’t a hurricane on the way.

Power Outage Emergency Kit Checklist for Families with Special Needs Members
It’s June and that means we’ve just started hurricane season again in Hawaiʻi. During hurricane season, which runs from today through November 30, there is usually an increased chance for heavy rains and loss of power as a result of the severe weather – even when there isn’t a hurricane on the way.

Bellows Fellows Grant for Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology often plays a vital role in the lives of people with disabilities. We are pleased to award Aiden with the Elsie S. Bellows Fellows Grant for Assistive Technology, which is available only through affiliates of United Cerebral Palsy...

Local Clubs Fundraise Through Clothing Drives
Like many clubs and community groups, Hālau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, a hula club in Honolulu, holds fundraisers throughout the year to support its members’ activities. The hālau wanted a way to raise funds for its outfits and supplement its rent, while also making a...
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