N EWS & E VE NTS
STRAUB MEDICAL CENTER
WILCOX MEDICAL CENTER
Islands Hospice honors
Christina Anderson
Bike Donations
Keiki are riding their way to a healthier
Hawai‘i thanks to bike donations from
Straub Medical Center has a blanket program
Wilcox Medical Center. Wilcox gave
for palliative patients. A $5,000 gift from
80 bikes to Kaua‘i kids in honor of its
Islands Hospice in honor of their employee,
upcoming 80 th anniversary. Dr. Robert
Christina Anderson, will support the blanket
program. Straub volunteer crafters are
sewing the lap blankets, which are presented
Chaplain Steven Stitely
with Islands Hospice
to patients who are receiving end-of-life care. The program is led by
Chaplain Steven Stitely who says it serves many needs. “The blankets
are a reminder that someone is thinking of and caring about patients in
their situations. It also provides a memorial keepsake for the families of
the patients,” he said. The blanket program was originally launched with
funding from O‘ahu Cemetery.
Wotring II, a Wilcox pediatrician, is a
consistent bike donor. “I personally love
to cycle here on Kaua‘i,” Dr. Wotring said.
“I wanted the donation to inspire a child to
get outside, enjoy our beautiful island, get
some exercise and put away their electron-
ics for at least a short period of time.”
The bikes were distributed at the 11 th Annu-
al Kids Summer Fest. This year’s festival
PA L I M O M I M E D I C A L C E N T E R
featured interactive health and wellness
activities, free sports physicals for kids and
a photo station with Wilcox’s Chief Canine
Tanioka’s Charity Foundation
Officer, Rudy.
Below: Bike recipients at the Wilcox Summer Fest
The Hawai‘i Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center
relies on community donations and generous partners like the Tanioka’s
Charity Foundation to enhance cancer care. The Tanioka ‘ohana
recently made its largest charitable donation ever with a $75,000
gift to Pali Momi. This significant contribution commemorates the
40 th anniversary of Tanioka’s Seafoods and Catering. The family business
is known for its delicious poke, ‘ahi cakes, and other island favorites, but
the Taniokas’ commitment to the community extends far beyond the
dining table—they truly believe in helping
others. “My mom and dad started giving back
over 30 years ago,” Tanioka’s Seafoods and
Catering Chief Financial Officer Jasmine
Tanioka said. “I think the first donation they
made was to a friend who had cancer with
bills that were mounting, so they raised
funds to help their friend. Now, through the
Tanioka’s Charity Foundation we’re able to
give to a different organization every week.”
Members of Tanioka's
Charity Foundation at
the Hawaii Pacific Health
Cancer Center at Pali
Momi Medical Center.