My Nonprofit Reviews

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.

HCCF provided much needed financial support when our son was diagnosed with an aggressive cancerous brain tumor, rare in children. In an instant your family is faced with this unexpected journey, and it is impossible for both parents to continue to work. Living in Hawaii is expensive, and faced with not only the grave illness of your child, you have the weight of constant living expenses on your shoulders. HCCF provided immediate support with the easiest access. They continued to support us on our journey at Christmas, inviting us to their Santa celebration. We were able to take our son to see Santa while admitted in the hospital and watch joy unfold as my son and daughter both opened their gifts!! Thank you HCCF!