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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, August 28, 2007

DIAMOND HEAD
Red Cross falls short on funds

Advertiser Staff

Due to delays and change orders that increased costs, the American Red Cross, Hawai'i state chapter, is short about $600,000 to complete renovations to its headquarters.

Renovations to the two-story building were supposed to wrap up in September.

Now, the $5 million project, which started in 2005, is scheduled for completion in mid-October, said Coralie Chun Matayoshi, chief executive officer.

"We're still committed to move ahead," she said. "We're going to make one last push to raise the money."

To help, call 739-8108 or visit www.hawaiiredcross.org. Donations are tax-deductible.