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<div>On October 24th, our beloved mom, Jade, suffered a severe fall that required her to be airlifted to Pali Momi Medical Center on Oahu. She’s currently receiving critical care and will undergo surgery to address her injuries. We are incredibly grateful for the team caring for her, but her road to recovery will be long and challenging.
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Help Jade Heal: Cover Medical and Travel Costs

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Help Ifran Recover and Surf Again!

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<div>With tears in my eyes, I’m writing this for my good friends Shea and Kainoa, and especially little Rusty Kanahele… I’m so upset, <strong>Rusty has cancer (leukemia) and needs our help</strong>. He really is the sweetest little boy. Sometimes apples fall far from the tree, eh Kainoa?! I’m kidding… Kainoa will literally give you his only jacket in a blizzard, but he won’t ask others for help, which is why I’m doing it for him. Shealyn is one of the most down to earth sweethearts as well, raised by an incredibly fun and loving family on Kauai. These are good people, and <strong>they need all the financial support we can collectively muster</strong>. Hotels, airfare, medicine, treatment, etc… Medical care is really just so outrageously over the top expensive in America these days!!!
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Help Rusty Kanahele's Fight Against Leukemia

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<div>We are husband and wife team, Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando, co-writers and creators of feature film <em>Aloha Also Means Goodbye</em>. We recently premiered at the <strong>Maui Film Festival</strong> and now we are excited to put on the finishing touches and release the film to the rest of the world.
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<div>What if you got a second chance with the one who got away...
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<div>Alice Monrow settled and is going through the motions as a successful
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<div>One of our own, Beau Koshiol, unexpectedly lost her husband Randy, on October 16, 2021. Beau has been an integral part of our Wenatchee accounting team for 6 years and is in need of her GBI Ohana! Let's join  together and make this journey she's on a little less stressful.
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<div>Beau and Randy were married for 14 years, and were finally hitting their stride as empty nesters! They had spent last summer doing all the outdoor things... boating, fishing, camping, and spending time with friends and family.  She's really going to feel the huge hole in her heart in all things they did together. 
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<p>From the mountains to the ocean, He stands for love, pride and honor. Clifford K Cox Sr. walked this earth with dignity, alongside his wife and high school sweetheart, Tina K Cox, as a devoted husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. On May 4,  2020 Clifford was called Home to be with the Lord leaving behind his wife of 35 years, 3 children; Chantel (Greg) Bennett, Keala (Ua) Cox, and Cavan (Ploy) Cox, and grandchildren; Giana (5) and Ginia (2) Bennett &amp; Cadence (3) and Castin (7 mos.) Cox.  <br /><br />Clifford is the epitome of a hardworking family man and an AVID Operator, Foreman, and Superintendent in the Construction Industry. He was the best in the business, and will be remembered as such. Clifford worked for Goodfellow Bros since 2000. He worked his way up to a Superintendent for the Island of Hawai'i. He was foreman on so many notable projects that helped our community. Many people remember seeing him working with his crews on the Queen Ka’ahumanu project.  His crews will tell you that he was a hard worker and expected the same from the people around him. Safety was his top priority, and he always took proper steps &amp; protocols to ensure it was put in effect.<br /><br />Known all across the state, nation and world, Clifford is a well-respected man; his passion, drive, and love for all things outdoors, work, and family is what everyone will always remember Clifford by.  Bringing his sons Keala, Cavan, and Greg into the business was important to Clifford. They continue their father’s legacy.  The things that people seem to remember the most about Clifford was his sense of humor, his dedication to his family, and his strong work ethic. He will be missed greatly!<br /><br />As the Cox ʻOhana spend time with each other, prayers are appreciated above all else. Many people who have worked with Clifford throughout the years have asked where to send contributions in his memory, so we felt this was the appropriate response to help support his loved ones. Please keep the Cox 'Ohana in your hearts during this time of grief, reflection, love, and remembrance. <br /><br />Please feel free to add your favorite photo(s) and include the hashtag #LOVELIKECLIFFORD. Let's see how far we can spread Clifford's love❤<br /><br /> <br /><br />All proceeds will go to the Cox ʻOhana. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48158328_1589834212665520_r.jpeg" alt="48158328_1589834212665520_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />
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Clifford Cox Sr. Memorial

<br />The Palama Ohana has started a GO FUND ME account for Kimo Palama.  Unfortunately, Kimo is in ICU in the Hospital in Honolulu fighting for his life due to what the doctors believe at this time to be septic shock which is a massive infection of the body.  Kimo has been in a medically induced coma and on full life support  fighting for his life since Saturday, January 19 at Wilcox's Hospital.   He had to be flown to Honolulu via air ambulance and has since been  receiving the specialized treatment that he so badly needs. The Medical staff has informed us that due to the nature of illness and damage to his system this will be a long road to recovery  and he will be away from home for sometime even if treatment succeeds.  Kimo has medical insurance through his employer, however due to the extent of the treatment and time away from the household we are asking for any donations to help his three children with extra expenses occurred during this time of need . Kimo has always had a big heart and we all have countless stories of all the times he helped those in need some times even strangers . He the Father of three amazing kids and one of the most respected mountain men on this beautiful island of Kauai .  So please Donate if you can any amount would help no matter how small  and any prayers would be even better. Mahalo Nui Loa  The Palama Ohana<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/36457820_1548218987441611_r.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/36457820_1548215961186705_r.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/36457820_1548219023894523_r.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/36457820_1548215875986057_r.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/36457820_1548223076803035_r.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" />￼

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