2018 in 2018 Part 2

Hi everybody. Thanks for your support of the Friends 2018 in 2018 fundraiser. The goal was complete 2018 miles via running, walking, and hiking combined. Am glad to report that the goal was exceeded.  The breakdown is as follows:

1650 miles Running
1616 miles Walking
354 miles Hiking

TOTAL: 3620 Miles

As to pledges made per mile those as promised are capped at the expressed goal. Of course, any donation amount is welcomed more or less than what planned no matter. Am grateful to report that so far $1965 has been raised by this effort.

Please know that your generosity will be put to good use as the Friends continue to assist Ho`opono in its efforts to provide high-quality programs and services to the people of Hawaii and elsewhere. To recap some examples of how monies are used include the kitchen training stations, support of older blind and youth programming, special events such as White Cane Day Appreciation Walk and employer recognition. Please note that the Friends do not have any office expense or paid staff. We are a small group and are always open to new members. This past 12 months has been rather difficult for us with the passing of three long-term members. Jane Egi, Wally Miura, and Sue Sugimura each gave countless hours of their time and resources and are sorely missed. They carried out their duties with love for the people Ho`opono serves.

As to the effort suffice to say that the miles have been fairly evenly split between walking and running. The goal was reached earlier than anticipated due in large part to accumulating a lot of miles while traveling this summer and to just finishing up a four-month plus marathon schedule. Not doing one this year but am looking to give Phoenix shot February 2019.

Knowing that there were people interested in this fundraiser activity was a huge motivational boost and thanks to all of you for that. Please take care and feel free to contact me at any time.

best wishes to all

Donations to the Friends can be made online via www.razoo.com/organization/Friends-Of-Hoopono
as well as dropped off at or sent to Ho`opono 1901 Bachelot Street Hnl HI 96817
Checks should be made out to The Friends of Hoopono. FYI when clicking on the link above you will be sent to Mighty Cause which has taken over Razoo. Donations are then deposited directly into the Friends of Hoopono banking account.