2025 kapiʻolani children's miracle network partner celebration

Aurelia Awa has been working on her speeches for months. The girl from ʻEwa Beach who was born with leukemia that took her eyesight, then faced heart failure and nutritional challenges has a message of hope to share with others. She’ll have the opportunity to do just that as 2025 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals Champion for Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children.

The 11-year-old received the honor in front of family, friends, and supporters at the annual CMN Partners event at The Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort. Moments later, she made her first official speech. She will share her courageous story, inspiring countless community partners and supporters committed to the health and well-being of Hawaiʻi’s keiki.

In Hawaiʻi, CMN funds help support key programs and services at Kapiʻolani that helped Aurelia and many other keiki, including the Child Life program, critical care transport team, and lifesaving equipment. Gifts made in Hawaiʻi stay in Hawaiʻi, with 100% of the funds going to help local keiki.

Hawaiʻi fundraising partners raised more than $3.5 million for Kapiʻolani CMN in 2024. They include Walmart and Sam’s Club, Costco Wholesale, Marriott International and Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Panda Express, Ace Hardware, KSSK with iHeartMedia, and Walgreens, as well as local partners D. Suehiro Electric, Inc., various Hawaiʻi credit unions, Aloha Petroleum, AlohaCare, Diamond Bakery, Fighting Eel, Coco Moon, and more.

Watch this video of the exciting and inspiring event.