When someone is diagnosed with cancer, the impact extends far beyond medical appointments or treatment plans—it touches every corner of a family’s life, including their finances. From flights off-island to missed paychecks, medication costs, and daily essentials, the burden can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where Us Versus Cancer (UVSC) steps…

Meet UVSC Hero, Eva’Marih, a 7-year old on O’ahu that is currently undergoing treatment for pineoblastoma (a type of tumor in her brain). She loves to pass time by doing arts and crafts and “vlogging” her art work. After her diagnosis in June 2025, Eva’Marih went through 3 invasive surgeries…

Meet UVSC Hero, Jacob Davis, a 36-year-old self-employed, small business owner working to support his wife and 4-year old daughter while also juggling cancer treatment. Together, we are making HOPE possible - one day at time, one family at a time.

Francis Koa, a 63-year-old from Makawao, was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in October 2023. Since then, he and his wife, Renette, have been making regular trips to Oʻahu for treatment at Queen’s Cancer Center—often staying at the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in Honolulu.

Maia West, began her fight against Ewing Sarcoma Cancer in her 6th rib on 5/10/24 at 15-years-old.  Ewing Sarcoma is a rare and aggressive cancer of the bone, especially affecting children and teenagers.  Maia's treatment required urgent relocation to Cleveland Clinic to receive specialized care under specialist Dr. Anderson. 

Maui-based nonprofit organization, UVSC (Us Vs. Cancer), was recently selected by the well-known beauty brand, Thrive Causemetics, as a Giving Partner.