Grants
Advertiser Staff
Atlas Insurance Agency and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company will award the Honolulu Fire Department a $30,000 grant. The money will be used to purchase two new sets of extrication equipment, otherwise known as the "jaws of life."
The heavy rescue tools enable firefighters to safely and more quickly extricate victims trapped after car accidents. Fire Chief Kenneth Silva said the new tools will be placed on fire engines that cover areas needing this rescue capability.
"Budget restraints often prevent fire departments from purchasing all the equipment they need, which is why we're so happy to receive this grant from Atlas Insurance and Fireman's Fund," said Silva.
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The Tai Up Yang Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation has donated $10,000 to the American Cancer Society Hawaii Pacific division's Mission Delivery and Mission Support Restructuring Program. It is the second installment of the fund's three-year, $30,000 pledge.
The restructuring program aims to improve cancer education programs.
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The Mabel I. Wilcox Foundation Trust has donated $2,000 in support of the American Cancer Society Hawaii Pacific division's Look Good ... Feel Better program on Kaua'i. The program helps cancer patients feel more confident about their appearance and gain self-esteem as they undergo cancer treatment.
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The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has donated proceeds of its annual Weekend to Benefit Cancer Research event to the American Cancer Society. The gift, $64,553.67, will support research, prevention and early detection.
