Hospital foundation
receives $4K donation
The Hawaii Chapter of the American Resort Development Association recently donated $4,000 to the Kona Hospital Foundation. The Foundation will use the funds to help purchase a CEIA handheld detection wand to ensure a safe MRI environment.
The Kona Hospital Foundation is dedicated to improving Kona Community Hospital needs for the entire Hawaii Island community. The foundation works to fund medical technology, expand services, and enhance facilities that would otherwise be unavailable.
ARDA-Hawaii is the local chapter of the American Resort Development Association, the national timeshare trade association. Hawaii’s timeshare units account for 13% of the state’s visitor lodging inventory and thousands of jobs. The organization is committed to supporting the communities in which its resorts are located through organized events, monetary and in-kind donations, and volunteerism.
Applications available for the Wayne Joseph scholarships
Applications are being accepted for four Wayne “Big Dog” Joseph scholarships.
Joseph, who died in 2013, was a teacher, cross-country and track coach, mentor and runner for over 20 years. His wish was to help high school runners in their pursuit of a college degree.
This year, $1,500 scholarships will be given to four runners that best meet the criteria set forth in the application. If anyone would like to donate to the nonprofit they can do so through Sunrise Athletics at sunrisesportsfoundation@gmail.com
To be eligible, students must be a graduating senior attending a two- or four-year college, have a GPA of at least 2.5 and must have been a runner on the cross-country or track team during their high school years. Volunteer activities and community service is also an important factor as well as financial need.
Applicants must complete an application and submit it by April 11.
The scholarship fund is exclusively for Hawaii Island residents to assist students with college expenses.
For more information or to apply, email rarkin24@hotmail.com
