Inspire 2017 FALL

CMN: Radiothon 2017

Radiothon 2017 raised $227, 345 for Hawaii's only Children's Miracle Network Hospital Radiothon 2017 raised $227, 345 for Hawaii's only Children's Miracle Network Hospital
It’s impossible to hear the patients’ experiences and not be touched by their stories and the outpouring of love from the community.
Curt Williams

Mahalo to our sponsors, our partner KSSK (iHeart Radio) and our community for another successful Radiothon for Kids! The benefit for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children broadcast live from the center’s dining room for 30 hours on August 10 and 11, telling patients’ and caregivers’ miracle stories. Through these generous donations and the amazing efforts of KSSK, we were able to exceed the 2017 goal by raising $227,345 for Hawaii’s only Children’s Miracle Network hospital.

Patient Impact

Incredible moments happen at every Radiothon. One of this year’s best surprises was when Grace Church, a pediatric patient, was sharing her story with Michael W. Perry and Karen Keawehawaii. Grace talked about video games, a way she distracted herself from her challenges while she was hospitalized. She said if she could donate anything to the playroom, it would be another game cart. KSSK surprised Grace live on air with her dream game cart, made possible by Children’s Miracle Network donations.

Community Partners

Radiothon has become a trademark event that brings the community together, connecting patients, families, volunteers and donors for a shared cause—the health of our keiki. We were honored to not only have D. Suehiro Electric, HMSA and AlohaCare as returning sponsors, but also to welcome new community partners including Don Quijote and Holokai Catamaran, which brought fresh energy to the event.

iHeart Radio Partnership

Since 2006, Kapiolani, Children’s Miracle Network and KSSK have partnered to help fulfill Kapiolani’s mission of creating a healthier Hawaii. The lively spirit that surrounds the benefit is partly thanks to the personalities that present it. Michael W. Perry, Karen Keawehawaii, Sweetie Pacarro, Scotty B. and Curt Williams are Radiothon veterans who bring unmatched energy to the event year after year. We are so honored to have their sincere support.

Winnie’s Radio Debut 

A Paw-sitively Paw-some moment was when Winnie made her Radiothon debut and introduced a new group of listeners to the Animal Assisted Therapy Program at Kapiolani. Winnie is Kapiolani’s new chief canine officer and carries on the legacy of Tucker, a golden retriever who gave patients comfort and joy for almost a decade.