BENEFICIARIES
UVSC's Financial Assistance Program supports selected beneficiaries with their out-of-pocket cancer related costs. In doing so, UVSC provides a community to support and provide hope to these brave individuals and their families. Learn more about some of our current and past beneficiaries below.
Tekaurinuiotekaupapawaka Kaʻuluku Hideo Tanaka
Current FightersIf you ask Tekauri what his favorite color is he will tell you, "all the colors are my favorite colors." Tekauri sees the world through a unique and original lens that is beautifully and always positive. In December of 2020, Tekauriʻs mom and dad noticed a lazy eye and took…
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Current FightersJames Gonzalez-Wesley is a sweet, affectionate 4 year old boy with a playful laugh and dimples that bring a smile and joy to everyone he meets. Little James loves to sing songs, go to the beach, pop water balloons and play with his family and friends. James’ parents, Matias Gonzalez-Wesley…
Read MoreTavin Hashimoto
Past BeneficiariesTavin Hashimoto is a nine year old fun-loving, upcountry Maui boy who loves to help on his grandpa’s farm. Tavin Hashimoto is the nine year old son of Davin and Tammi-Lynn Hashimoto. The Hashimotos live in Kula, Maui with Tavin and his two younger siblings. In March of 2017 the…
Read MoreChrista Wittmier: A Honolulu Legend
Past BeneficiariesChrista Wittmier, a Honolulu legend, was diagnosed with late stage IDC in left breast with metastasis to lymph nodes and lungs in May of 2015. By September of that same year she showed no signs of cancer. However, in May 2016, the cancer returned more aggressively. She was diagnosed with…
Read MoreBlythe Tai-Arthur
Past BeneficiariesBlythe is a full-time single mother to four young sons, Kohdy (12), Kayzn (4), Kaleb (3), and Keanu (1), with whom she loves taking on beach adventures. She was also very career-driven and enjoyed several years as a Target Executive. She’s got a magnetic personality, making friends wherever she goes…
Read MoreTrucker Dukes
Past BeneficiariesTrucker Dukes, the youngest son of Maui fire fighter Joshua Dukes and Maui jewelry maker Shauna Dukes, was diagnosed with Stage IV neuroblastoma, an aggressive cancer that spread to 50% of his body. The 3 year old has an older sister and two older brothers and has been undergoing painful…
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