Doctors of donation
HONOLULU — Kaiser Permanente recognized on Wednesday Hawaii Island physician Daryl Kurozawa, MD, and Tammi Onaha as recipients of the national David Lawrence Community Service Award.
“Dr. Kurozawa and Tammi exemplify Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to serving the communities where we live and work,” said Joy Barua of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii. “Their time and efforts go a long way toward improving the total health of our communities.”
The award honors the outstanding volunteer activities and initiatives spearheaded by Kaiser Permanente staff to improve community health and wellness. To celebrate their accomplishments, Kaiser Permanente will donate $10,000 to local nonprofits selected by each award recipient.
Kurozawa, a general surgeon for Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, will contribute his $10,000 award to the American Cancer Society. He has a 22-year history of volunteerism working with 19 nonprofits and organizations, primarily in his hometown of Kailua-Kona.
He served as a former trustee of the Kona Hospital Foundation, where he played a key role in bringing radiation therapy to West Hawaii, improving access to treatment for patients with breast and prostate cancer.
His other leadership roles include co-director of the West Hawaii Cancer Symposium and leader of the State Cancer Advisory Group. In 2015, Kurozawa received the St. George National Award from the American Cancer Society for his ongoing dedication to improving cancer care in Hawaii through patient outreach, legislative advocacy, fundraising and special events.
Onaha, a same-day surgery department technician at Moanalua Medical Center, will donate $10,000 to the Children’s Alliance of Hawaii, where she has volunteered for five years.
Rotary of Kona offering 3 scholarships
KAILUA-KONA — The Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation is accepting applications from West Hawaii public and private high school seniors for three scholarships:
The $4,000 Jim and Sis Bedingfield Scholarship and the $8,000 Ken and Marge Clewett Scholarship are paid in four annual installments.
Eligible students for either scholarship are generally those who would have difficulty continuing their education without some type of financial assistance. Candidates are evaluated in five areas: scholastic and academic achievement, leadership, personal involvement on campus, community service and activities, extracurricular activities, employment experience, and financial need.
The $2,000 Ron and Kathy Hawkes Vocational Scholarship is paid in two annual installments. Students planning to attend a vocational or trade school are invited to apply for the scholarship.
In addition; four $2,000 scholarships are available for any full-time student attending Hawaii Community College West Hawaii; This scholarship is for individuals presently or planning on being enrolled at Hawaii Community College who are working toward their associate degree or associate of applied science degree.
Applications are available from any school guidance counselor or by contacting Peggy Peckham at 326-1101. The deadline for submitting applications is March 31.
Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Islands meets the Lions
Last November, The Lions Club of Kona, in conjunction with The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, donated $10,000 to the Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island.
The public is invited to the Lions Club of Kona’s general membership meeting, where Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director Patrick Hurney will be the guest speaker. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Teshima’s Restaurant, second floor, in Honalo Town.
Dinner cost is $23 cash or check.
RSVP: Lion Mitch Tam at 756-3838.