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Honoring the Nisei Soldiers (Charitable Remainder Unitrust)
For Shiroku "Whitey" and Motoyo "Amy" , life has not always been easy. Now, after 60 years of marriage their journey from sugar farm children to philanthropists serves as inspiration for all. More on Honoring the Nisei Soldiers (Charitable Remainder Unitrust) >>.

It's Family First for this Maui Farm Boy
Shoichi Tamura describes himself as an ordinary man. Husband, father of three, and insurance agent for over 40 years - in fact, he's quite extraordinary. More on It's Family First for this Maui Farm Boy >>.

How Will You Honor Those Who Inspire You?
Through the teachings of his Hawaiian hanai mother and father, Dr. Richard Linn Stevens (MA 1984, PhD 1990) became a true local boy with a love of the Islands. More on How Will You Honor Those Who Inspire You? >>.

Helping Good Students Follow Their Dreams
Lenora M. Cho established a charitable remainder trust with highly appreciated stock. The trust will pay her income for life, and give her a generous tax deduction in the year of her gift. More on Helping Good Students Follow Their Dreams >>.

Melody of Love
Chie Yamada taught shamisen in the UH Manoa Music Department from 1966 until she passed away in 1992. Her husband, James S. Yamada, chose to honor his beloved wife by establishing an endowment in her memory. More on Melody of Love >>.

A Legacy of Opportunity
Robert N. Katayama is an alumnus of the University of Hawai'i Class of 1950 with a B. A. in History. Robert is also an attorney and caring supporter of the University of Hawai'i. More on A Legacy of Opportunity >>.

Education Is the Great Equalizer
Many people would consider a lifetime of achievement worthy of retirement. Not so for Dr. Alec Keith. Inspired by Hawai'i's aloha spirit and believing Hilo has all the ingredients necessary to build a strong economy, Dr. Keith has continued to work harder than ever. More on Education Is the Great Equalizer >>.

Supporting Hawaii's Intellectual Capital
"I was living in Brussels, visiting Hawai'i regularly as an attorney for Dole Pineapple, to set up their European operation." More on Supporting Hawaii's Intellectual Capital >>.

A Family Journey and Legacy (Charitable Gift Annuity)
Chinese scholar and educator Cynthia Yumei Ning has a uniquely American success story. She was born in Pakistan to Chinese parents who were exiled from China at the end of WWII. More on A Family Journey and Legacy (Charitable Gift Annuity) >>.

Quality Education for Generations to Come
Will J. Henderson's 26-year tenure at Queen's Medical Center, as president and consultant from 1960-1986, is rich with meaningful accomplishments. More on Quality Education for Generations to Come >>.

World-Renowned Entomologist Establishes Scholarship
Dr. Nan-Yao Su and his wife Jill have established the Nan-Yao and Jill Su Endowed Fund for Entomology. This fund will assist graduate and undergraduate students studying entomology in the Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR). More on World-Renowned Entomologist Establishes Scholarship >>.

Families Unite to Establish Scholarship Endowment
Students wishing to transfer to UH Manoa from any of the seven community colleges in the University of Hawai'i system are eligible to get a boost from an endowed scholarship fund established by three local families known for their contributions to education. More on Families Unite to Establish Scholarship Endowment >>.

* The UH donors listed below have consented to the display of their picture and heartwarming generosity, and we are grateful to them for letting us share their story. They serve as a wonderful example of what is possible.

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