D. Suehiro Electric staffers bringing
energy and excitement to their phone
bank shift.
R A D I OT H O N 2018
The 2018 Kapi‘olani Radiothon for Kids
raised $289,334, the most ever raised
in the Children’s Miracle Network
event’s 12-year history. The benefit for
Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women &
Children in partnership with KSSK 92.3
FM/AM 590 is made possible through
the tireless work of our volunteers, KSSK
listeners, radio personalities, and our
patients and families who share their
personal stories of hope and healing
with our generous community.
The two-day broadcast was filled with
special moments and surprise donations
that turned the annual fundraiser into
a heartwarming experience. Holokai
Catamaran surprised KSSK personalities
and patients with two brand new
wagons, shaped to look like a whale and
turtle, for playful patient transportation
around the medical center. Mike Sapp
Fitness donated $100 for every calorie
KSSK personality Scotty B burned
while pedaling the “assault bike” live
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on air. Dr. Angela Pratt, Kapi‘olani’s
Department of OB-GYN chair and
Kapi‘olani Health Foundation board
member, also gave donors who contrib-
uted $100 or more a chance to win her
personal 10 th -row tickets to the sold-out
Bruno Mars concert. donated during designated times of the
Radiothon. D. Suehiro Electric volun-
teers also raised the most of any phone
bank team. By reaching out to their
friends, family and clients, they were
able to bring in an amazing $18,600
during their one-hour shift.
ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE
RADIOTHON, Shelley Wilson, presi-
dent and CEO of Wilson Care Group,
presented a check for $30,000 to inspire
others to give. The donation helped
pay for Miracle Moments Wish
List items including assistive
technology, such as adaptive
switches that help make playing
with interactive toys easier for
some patients. Above (from left to right): Karen Keawehawai‘i,
Michael W. Perry, Sweetie Pacarro and Shelley
Wilson. Below (from left to right) Karen, Kaila,
and Robert Wada.
Another generous partner and
returning sponsor, D. Suehiro
Electric, sponsored triple-match-
hours, when the company would
triple the amount of money