HUGS made a difference in our lives when we needed it most. Our Grayson was 5 when we uncovered he had a cancerous brain tumor of the most aggressive kind. Hugs supported us in the hospital with their kind volunteers and cherished siblings program. Grayson has a younger sister who was 2 at the time. When we were admitted to the hospital, she was stuck in the room with us for long periods of time. She looked forward to the Sibling night on Tuesday. A volunteer would pick her up from our room in the evening and take her to play one on one in the playroom. She always felt loved and so special.
Our son earned his angel wings and we weren't sure if we were still welcome in this community without our sweet son. Hugs welcomes families at all points in their journey to their loving support. We continue to attend monthly dinners, mom's night and dad's nights. Olivia loves the respite night where she is partnered with a buddy and allowed to dictate what she wants to play. They enjoy dinner and movies during the respite night and she continues to feel loved and cared for every time. Thank you HUGS for all of the quality you have given our family during this most challenging time in our lives. You will forever be part of our hearts and we are blessed to know you.
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- EIN 99-0213594
- (808) 732-4846
- 3636 Kilauea Ave Honolulu HI 96816-2318 USA
- www.hugshawaii.org
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Causes: Health, Patient & Family Support
Mission: To provide a wide range of support services to families with children, birth to age 21, diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Services are provided through programs including respite, hospital visitation, peer support, family resources and referrals.
Programs: To provide a wide range of support services to families with children, birth to age 21, diagnosed with a life threatening illness or a medically fragile condition. Served 298 families (1,496 individuals) in 2017.