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In concert with our media partner KHON2 and hosted by Kelly Simek
The Laulima Giving Program Telethon is the final event of the Laulima Giving Program fundraising annual campaign.
It takes place begin of December. Keiki O Ka ‘Aina and local business volunteers collect credit card and/or check donations via phone. You can help a family in need during the holiday season by picking up your phone. No donation is too small.
Hosted by our broadcast media partner, KHON2, the telethon will be seen statewide on KHON2 & CW in the morning – from 5 am to 9 am – and then again in the afternoon – from 4 pm to 8 pm.
Kelly Simek, one of the Living 808 hosts, brings so much energy to the airwaves.
Kelly Simek
- interviews generous donors of hotel stay-cations, retail, and restaurant gift cards,
- shares heart-felt Laulima stories,
- introduces fabulous entertainers,
- and reminds the engaged viewers how to make their credit card donations.
The donations collected will be used to give a hand-up to local keiki, kupuna and `ohana who are struggling statewide.
OUR MISSION
To bring together many hands to bless
those who are struggling statewide.
We are blessed to share our donation total for 2022 surpassed $130k.
It was our highest donation total at all.
We depend on the kindness and generosity of our community. The work we do would not be possible without you. We want to thank our community for your consistent malama and kokua.
Mahalo Nui Loa
Special Thanks To
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is deeply committed to preserving Oahu’s land, ocean, and culture. Together with the community, guests, and local non-profit organizations, they believe it is all of our kuleana to work together toward preserving our island home for generations to come.
They heart is always to help other. Since many years we feel blessed to work with The Kahala Hotel & Resort. Our mission is to make our islands to a better place.
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Laulima Makana Tree
Each year, The Kahala Hotel & Resort displays a ‘Laulima Angel Tree’ in the lobby. Any employee or guest is welcome to pick up an angel ornament. They can donate as many unwrapped toys and gift cards for the keiki on their designated angel ornament. Last season, we were able to gift 75 keiki with a presents.
Joe Ibarra
Vice President of Resorttrust Hawai’i and General Manager of The Kahala Hotel & Resort
ʻIke aku, ʻike mai, kōkua aku, kōkua mai; pela iho la ka nohona ʻohana. (Recognize others, be recognized, help others, be helped; such is a family) ʻŌlelo Noʻeau, 1200.
Mahalo to The Laulima Giving Program to support our ʻohana in Hawaiʻi.
We are grateful and honored for the opportunity to be a part of this community’s support system.
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The Grand Naniloa Resort generously donated a staycation for our Laulima Telethon 2022.
Scott Pauli
General Manager Grand Naniloa Resort
“The Laulima Giving Program is important to Hawai`i, making it important to us, as well. Whether it’s taking care of local people or people from around the world, our core mission is to serve. Like the Laulima Giving Program, we love to improve people’s lives.”
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Our Host
Kelly Simek
Kelly Simek hosts our Laulima Telethon on Khon2 since 2022. She immediately stole our hearts and the hearts of our audience. She became quickly an important part of our team.
With her vibrant and joyful vibe she guides our audience trough the show perfectly represents our mission “No task is too big, when done together by all.” We are only as good as our community is and depend on the generosity and kindness from each of you.
Please Support Us
As a non-profit, Laulima depends solely upon the kind and generous donations from the local business communities. It receives no other type of funding.
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