Hi readers, sorry its been awhile since my last post. This past week I registered with the Hawaii Bone Marrow Registry at the Ward Starbucks and had the pleasure of speaking with Ferdie Gabat. He explained some of the hardships and funding changes that will severely impact the registry. The registry is trying to raise funds and has a golf tournament fund raising event in September. They’re looking for sponsors, prizes, and players.

Sponsorship Packages:

Platinum – $5000

• • 2 complimentary teams with carts
  • Name branding
    • On banner at registration table
    • On banner at banquet room
    • Name/logo on all media releases/materials (radio, print, tv)
    • Premium display at your company’s hole on the course
    • Additional branding throughout tournament
  • Mulligans
  • Marketing opportunity to distribute company product giveaways and information in golfer bag
  • Verbal sponsor acknowledgement at post event banquet

Gold – $3500

• • 2 complimentary teams with carts
  • Name branding
    • On banner at registration table
    • On banner at banquet room
    • Name/logo on all media releases/materials (print)
    • Premium display at your company’s hole on the course
    • Additional branding throughout tournament
  • Mulligans
  • Marketing opportunity to distribute company product giveaways and information in golfer bag
• Verbal sponsor acknowledgement at post event banquet

Silver – $2500

• • 1 complimentary team with cart
  • Name branding
    • Name/logo on all media releases/materials (print)
    • Premium display at your company’s hole on the course
    • Additional branding throughout tournament
  • Mulligans
  • Verbal sponsor acknowledgement at post event banquet

Bronze – $1500

• 1 complimentary team with cart
  • Name branding
    • Name/logo on all media releases/materials (radio, print, tv)
    • Premium display at your company’s hole on the course
    • Additional branding throughout tournament
  • Verbal sponsor acknowledgement at post event banquet

It was interesting to read the following information provided by Ferdie:

Currently, there are 9 million donors in the registry and Caucasians make up 74 of percent of all donors.  Ethnic groups such as: African Americans, Hispanics and Asians combined, make up 23 percent.  Alarmingly, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Multi-Ethnic make up only 3 percent.  This makes Hawaii, a state with many Ethnic and Multi-Ethnic groups, a prime location for finding and registering more potential donors.

To learn more about the registry and to contact them regarding prizes, sponsors, or golfers for the September fund raiser, contact them at:

Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry

HBMDRgolftournament@gmail.com

2228 Liliha Street
Suite 105
Honolulu, HI 96817-1651
(808) 547-6154
(877) HI-DONOR

Just got the following from Cindy Ujimori. If anyone can volunteer to help this amazing event, please contact her directly.

Cindy’s email:

Aloha Friends!

Over 400 Special Olympics Athletes from across the State are busy training to compete in the 2010 ‘Aukake Classic.   Scheduled for August 21-22, 2010, this statewide soccer and bocce tournaments will be held at Wai’au District Park in Pearl City.

As you all know, we heavily rely on you, our wonderful volunteers to staff our events and we need your help again!   I’ve attached a chart that lists all of the volunteer positions available, as well as the volunteer registration forms (please use the group form if you are signing up 5 or more volunteers).  This is our smallest sporting event of the year so sign up now, as positions will go fast!   As usual, confirmations will be done on a first come, first serve basis.

On behalf of the athletes and staff of Special Olympics Hawaii, thank you very much for your support!  I hope to see you at the Classic!

Cindy Ujimori

Director of Volunteer and Corporate Relations
Special Olympics Hawaii
1833 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 100
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 695-3527
www.specialolympicshawaii.org

Wow, this is not for the feint of heart! Raise $1000 for Special Olympics Hawaii and you’ll be able to rappel over the edge of Waikiki’s tallest building, landing at the Edge of Waikiki which is the Sheraton Waikiki’s new adult infinity pool and bar. Crazy huh? The Over the Edge of Waikiki event takes places on November 13th, 2009 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. You need to be 18 and less than 300lbs. to participate.

Contact info:
Kyle Karioka
Special Olympics Hawaii
PO Box 3295
Honolulu, HI 96801
Fax: (808) 943-8814
E-mail: KyleK@specialolympicshawaii.org

Here’s a link to the form. Sign up today if interested since its a limited opportunity.

Hi folks, the Bishop Museum will be offering a special promotion from February 5th to the 12th. For each can of food you donate you get $1 off the price of admission. The limit is $3, but hey, why not bring even more cans for this great cause. It’s in support of the Hawaii Food Bank’s Annual Food Drive. This special applies to both regular and kama’aina rates for both adults and children. We’ve got an annual membership to the museum but what better way to help a good cause and have friends join you at the museum for a discounted admission rate!

To get more info from the Bishop Museum, call 847-3511. 

I received a thank you card today for a monetary donation I made to the Ohi`a Domestic Violence Shelter this past Christmas. Our company was trying to raise enough money to build them a kids playground at their facilities.

For those that don’t know about it, the shelter:

offers a safe and confidential facility for women and their children who can no longer remain in their homes because of domestic violence. 

I hope this year we can do more to assist them as its a cause worth supporting. Contact me if you would like more info or a contact person at the shelter, thanks!

This past December the company I work for, Archinoetics, worked at the Lokahi Tree warehouse for a few hours. Other then the fact that I was sick and the place lacked any semblance of air conditioning, it was a very rewarding experience.

For 2 hours we basically stuffed stockings with donations. There were a ton of t-shirts from Harley Davidson and we sorted them by size the stuffed them stockings. I wanted to take photos but in my cough medicine induced haze I forgot. Not to mention I had a fever and that place was super hot, I thought I was gonna pass out…

This year our company put together a committee to work on charitable work and donations. I’ll keep everyone posted as to what we do this year, it’s sure to be a rewarding and fun list.