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Fund-raiser for Iolani coach Kang nets $80,000

Advertiser Staff

"A Thanksgiving Fund-raiser" for Iolani girls volleyball coach Ann Kang, who has Lou Gehrig's disease, was held Nov. 26. Advertiser library photo

The event was held at Pacific Beach Hotel's grand ballroom and about 1,600 tickets were sold at $30 apiece. Some people paid more than the suggested donation price of the ticket, said Cathy Lee Chong, the event's publicity chairwoman.

In addition, a silent auction that night raised about $33,000, and more money was raised through a boutique selling baked goods and other products.

Proceeds from the event will go toward defraying medical costs for Kang, who is suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — a life-threatening nervous disorder commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Many people who were unable to attend the fund-raiser sent in donations anyway. Donations can still be made by depositing a check to "Friends of Ann Kang" at any First Hawaiian Bank branch. For more information, e-mail FriendsofAnnKang@aol.com

VOLLEYBALL

Punahou girls coach resigns: John McDermott has resigned after two years as head girls coach at Punahou School, athletic director Tom Holden announced yesterday.

"He wants to do something different," Holden said.

McDermott, a 1983 Punahou graduate, played volleyball at Punahou and Stanford and has coached at Punahou since 1990, including a year as head boys coach in 1998.

His 2001 girls team lost to Iolani in the state championship match.

McDermott is a physical education teacher at Punahou, mainly in the fifth and sixth grades.

BASEBALL

Kaiser seeks coach: Duke Chinen has resigned after four years as head varsity baseball coach at Kaiser High School and a replacement is being sought. Practice begins in February.

Athletic director Ricky Shimokawa said yesterday that written resumes — no phone calls — would be accepted through next Tuesday. Send resumes to Athletic Director, Kaiser High School, 511 Lunalilo Home Road, Honolulu, HI 96825.