Many Gifts Begin With a Story
As not-for-profits, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, Pali Momi Medical Center, Straub Benioff Medical Center and Wilcox Medical Center rely on the community to fulfill our mission of creating a healthier Hawaii. Sharing the inspirational stories of our patients and their families help raise awareness of the lifesaving and life-changing care our teams provide, as well as the real-life impact every gift — large and small — has on people, families and entire communities in Hawaii.
Here are just a few of our patients' journeys. Let us know if you would like to share yours by submitting the form below or calling 808-535-7100.
All story submissions are reviewed. Then, someone from the Foundations of Hawaii Pacific Health may reach out to you for more information. Nothing is published until you formally consent after speaking with someone from our team. Patient stories like yours may be utilized for a story on our website, in a Hawaii Pacific Health social media post, in one of our publications or for a potential news story.
Cruz's story
As an active 7 year old, Cruz loved basketball and swimming at the beach. One day, he felt a pain in his leg. Throughout his cancer journey, he kept spirits up for his family and the Kapiolani pediatric cancer team with his great sense of humor. Learn more about Cruz.
Anj's Story
Anj was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 33 years old. It was diagnosed at the earliest stage, but the cancer quickly escalated to Stage 1 and the more aggressive HER2-positive and ER-positive forms, which required an extended and challenging treatment journey. Early diagnosis likely saved her life. Learn more about Anj.
Allen's Story
In 2020, Allen went to the Emergency Department. There, a test showed he had COVID-19 during the early months of the pandemic. Learn more about Allen.