UVSC respects each individual’s preferences regarding their privacy and confidentiality. We are incredibly grateful for their willingness to share their words and stories to offer hope to others, in whatever capacity they are comfortable with. During my cancer journey, the pandemic happened, my 25 year marriage ended and Maui Fire happened. When everything felt like […]

Meet one of the UVSC’s youngest warriors,  Solomone Lewis, from Kahuku, O’ahu. He is 3-years old and is the youngest of five siblings. Diagnosed in June 2023, Solo is bravely battling high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia having recently undergone chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy* infusion. Juggling steady employment and caring for their other children […]

“Aloha, my name is Danilo Aseo. I’m a 70 year-old immigrant (from the Philippines) that was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer at the end of last year. My wife and I have been in Hawaiʻi for over 10 years now. For the past 10 years, I worked in the agriculture industry. I was a […]

Meet UVSC Beneficiary, Eric. He is a single father of two teenage boys and is bravely battling Stage 3 colon cancer. After his family lost their home in the devastating Lahaina fires, he and his sons relocated to Kahului, but he is unable to work due to his medical condition and frequent doctor visits. Because […]

Kosianjra is 18 years old and was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May 2023 as she was nearing completion of her senior year at Kamehameha Schools on Maui. Kosianjra was living with her mother, Tamara, and younger brother at the time. Shortly after that, the cost of rent was increased significantly by the family’s […]

My name is Madoka Franklin. I am a wife and mother of two beautiful children and live in Lanai. My family went through medical issues in 2022 and I was their care giver. After my family members had recovered, I was diagnosed stage 2 breast cancer when I had my annual mammogram in March 2023.

Iluminada’s name means "illuminated" or "enlightenment" and she has been her family’s guiding light since day one. At the current age of 78, Iluminada is a mother to four children, a grandmother to nine grandchildren, and a great grandmother to a great grand-daughter. Affectionately known as "Mama," she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2007 and has endured several treatments including thyroid removal surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and drug therapy.

James was recently diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma with an MIBG positive diagnosis. However there is hope at Sloan Kettering in New York, nearly 5,000 miles from Hawaii. UVSC stands beside them to help provide that much needed strength and hope as they split their time between Hawaii and the East Coast and take on this daunting task and heavy costs.  

In July 2022, Hala'i developed a lingering fever, stomach pains and began to limp and was later diagnosed with Neuroblastoma after a mass was detected between her right kidney and spine. Despite all of the discomfort our Hala'i has endured in the last several months, she still lights up the room with her beautiful smile and joyful spirit.

James 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. His parents noticed James was not gaining weight and after a blood test confirmed possible cancer, he was diagnosed with b-ALL Leukemia on 1/21/20. James is on an intensive chemotherapy regimen that involves 5 chemo drugs and although weak from treatment, still manages moments of humor and tender sweetness.