La‘i ‘Opua 2020 offers produce, ‘Cook Your Own Meal’ bundles
La‘i ‘Opua 2020 will distribute produce bags today and its “Cook Your Own Meal” bundles on Thursday in Kailua-Kona.
Produce bags supplement families’ meals and provide needed fresh fruits and vegetables.
Each “Cook Your Own Meal” bundle includes a recipe and the protein/produce/groceries to prepare the meal. The ingredients are enough to feed a family of six to eight. This week’s meal is Mushroom Pork Chops with Rice. Only the first 150 vehicles will be served.
Distribution will take place at 5 p.m. both days at La‘i ‘Opua 2020’s center, 74-5210 Keanalehu Drive in Kailua-Kona. Recipients are asked to drive through the parking lot to receive the bundle or bag. One bundle or bag per vehicle.
In addition, free hot meals will be served this evening, Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m.
ACS announces 8th annual Hope Gala
The American Cancer Society has rescheduled the 8th annual Hope Gala Honolulu to take place as a virtual online auction event culminating on Nov. 6. The online auction will be open for bids starting at 8 a.m. Oct. 30 at https://acshi.ejoime.org/2020HopeGalaHonolulu.
This year’s theme is Midnight in Monte Carlo, with the ambiance of an evening in Monte Carlo, in the Principality of Monaco in the south of France, known for its luxurious Casino Monte Carlo. The event will feature a video tribute to Barry Taniguchi, Beacon of Hope honoree in memorium, a virtual tour of Hope Lodge Honolulu and the critical role it plays in helping cancer patients access life-giving care, video testimonials of Hope Lodge patients, and the opportunity to bid on unique items during the Live and Premier Auctions.
The Beacon of Hope Award will be presented in memory of Barry Taniguchi, chairman of the board and CEO of KTA Super Stores, as a special recognition of his leadership in the community and support for American Cancer Society and Hope Lodge Hawaii. The Beacon of Hope Award was established in 2015 to recognize an entity or individual in our community who provides significant contributions to end the fight against cancer in Hawaii. These advocates demonstrate outstanding commitment to the mission of American Cancer Society in the areas of patient care, advocacy, access to care and/or health disparities.
All of the proceeds from this gala will benefit the Clarence T.C. Ching Hope Lodge Honolulu operations, which since opening November 2016, has provided over 900 patients with free lodging in Honolulu while receiving life-saving treatment. The gala’s Monaco Grand Prix Presenting Sponsor is Hawaiian Electric, with Le Grand Casino sponsorships from The Queen’s Health Systems and City Mill Company, Ltd.
For more information, visit www.hopegalahonolulu.org. For sponsorships, or to make a donation, contact Cheryl LeBeau at (808) 432-9153 or via email at Cheryl.lebeau@cancer.org or Elisabeth Case at (808) 432-9137 or via email at Elisabeth.Case@Cancer.org.
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