Red Cross Heroes Breakfast
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
Details to follow

Nominate a Hero today! Click here for the application.

Kahala Mall is offering a special event where you can shop to earn HawaiianMiles for yourself and the Hawaii Red Cross. Click here for details.

The 2010 Hats Off fundraiser was a huge success! The three-day event raised over $70,000 thanks to the support of Walmart Stores Statewide, the hundreds of volunteers who came out to show their support of the American Red Cross and the generous donors.

Mahalo to the companies who generously supported Hats Off:

Volunteers put on their Red Cross caps,safety vests and brought out signs and collection hard hats and collected donations, while getting a tan, at Walmart stores on Oahu on March 11th, 12th and 13th, and at seven street intersections on March 13th.

Kailua – Marine Volunteers
Kapolei – Navy Volunteers
McCully – Air Force Volunteers
Mililani – Army Volunteers
Moanalua – Federal Fire Fighters Volunteers
Pearl City – Honolulu Fire Department

On the Neighbor Islands, volunteers were fired up in Red Cross attire to collect donations at a variety of locations at on March 11th, 12th and 13th.

Kona Locations:
Walmart
Lanihau Shopping Center

Hilo Locations:
Walmart
KTA – Puainako

Maui Locations:
Foodland - Pukulani
Harley Davidson
Longs - Kihei
Maui Mall
Safeway - Kahului
Safeway - Wailuku
Walmart

Kauai Locations:
Walmart

The Annual Red Cross Heroes Breakfast was held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The event honored five Community Heroes, five Volunteers of the Year and over 200 volunteers that play a vital role in the organization. The event celebrated the spirit of humanitarianism by honoring Red Cross Heroes who have performed extraordinary acts of kindness, compassion, and bravery.

2009 Community Heroes (Click on the pictures for their full stories)
Lifesaver Heroes Emmett Nothnagle & Brendan Shea	Military Hero Gunnery Sergeant Ralph Scott
In the Line of Duty Hero Senior Airman Alex Diaz	Youth Hero Matthew Mercado
Animal Hero Heidi Grain & Handler Robin Grain

2009 Volunteers of the Year (Click on the pictures for their full stories)
Oahu Dr. Constance Hastings	West Hawaii Stephanie Schroeder
East Hawaii Wesley Kahakua	Maui County John Torrence
Kauai County Mary Jane Moore

The Hawaii State Chapter of the American Red Cross held its Annual Fundraiser Luncheon on Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. The event recognized the American Red Cross’ critical role of supporting military families, especially during times of crisis.

Guests enjoyed a champagne reception while mingling through a fabulous silent auction. Vocalist and artist Kristian Lei amazed guests with her beautiful voice, and Harpist Ruth Freedman entertained guests while they enjoyed a delicious three-course lunch. A relaxing Four Seasons Maui getaway door prize winner was the perfect culmination to the event.

Larry Rodriguez (Honorary Chair), Coralie Matayoshi (CEO, American Red Cross), Major General Robert Lee