C E L E B R AT E
INCLUSION
Mahalo!
Mahalo nui loa to our Presenting Partner and our friends at the Blue Note Hawaii whose generosity made this fantastic evening a reality!
Aloha, Best Buddies ‘Ohana! Mahalo nui loa for all you do to promote and advocate for inclusion within our communities. Your support of this year’s Champion of the Year Friendship Jam means the world to our participants because it builds and expands our unique programming throughout Hawai’i, and shows the world just what is possible for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We are so grateful for each and every one of you, particularly for your commitment to making our beautiful Hawaiian islands a truly inclusive place. Much aloha!
Karen Glasser State Director, Best Buddies in Hawai’i
Our Partners
Sending a special mahalo nui loa to Best Buddies Advisory Board member and dear friend Haumea Ho for all of her wisdom, assistance and collaboration. We are so grateful for you, Haumea!
The Value of Your Donation Supports Best Buddies helps form meaningful friendships, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communications skills, all while feeling valued by society.
$5,000 • A middle school, high school, or college Chapter for a year $2,500 • Citizens events for a year, including movies, bowling, dance classes, laser tag, and field trips to local attractions $1,000 • The cost to send a Buddy to the Leadership Conference (Airfare) • A tent at the walk • DJ or photo booth for a statewide Best Buddies event $500 • Bus to transport a school chapter to the Friendship Walk • Registration for a buddy to attend the Leadership Conference $350 • Citizens/Ambassador bowling party or laser tag • The cost of buying t-shirts for a school chapter $250 • Transportation for ambassadors to give public speeches on neighboring islands • The cost of a pizza party for a school chapter
2020
Champion Team
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Brian Yano
Allie Chu
Audrey Ayer
Kaleo Phillips
Kelly Hu
Rick Tabor
Teresa Luna
Sarah Man
Ho’opi’o Balaz
Jessica Garlock
Kari Furoyama
Chase Nawahine
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Ben Chu
Timothy Renken
Paula Sias
Stephany Yee-Autele
Entertainers & Emcees
Henry Kapono
Alx Kawakami
Da Braddahs
Kala’e Camarillo Sistah Robi Kahakalau rredbeatt (aka Celine Carr)
Register: Text Friendship Jam to 76278
Devon Nekoba
Glenn Hiro
Donate: Text the word GIVE and amount (dollar sign not required) to (76278) *You can also bid in the silent auction once you’ve registered
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Mahalo nui loa to our Best Buddies Advisory Board: Brian Yano, Mike McCormick, Kevin Bardsley-Marcial, Tammy Evrard, Haumea Ho, Brett Arizumi, Shane Trout, Melissa Gibo, Connie & Greg Smith, Rosalie & Audrey Ayer, Poki’i & Ho’opi’o Balaz, Glenn Hiro, Stephanie Steele, Franz Yuen, and Kevin Hall.
And a special mahalo to Best Buddies in Hawai’i staff Elizabeth Mahoe, Kathy Bettencourt, and Karen Glasser, as well as interns Jenine Cabrera, Breanna Weller, and Ashley Nguyen.
AUCTION DONORS:
AUCTION DONORS:
Kelly Hu
Tia Carrere
Mark Dacascos
Jeff “Swampy” Marsh
Christina Chang
Mapuana Makia
Lindsay Watson