Mahalo, Oahu: Business and Community Leaders Move Hope Forward in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
On November 8, at Magic Island, a sea of Promise Flowers and thousands of walkers underscored Oahu’s standing as a national leader in corporate support for Alzheimer’s care and research.
On Saturday, November 8 at Magic Island, thousands of walkers, volunteers and families from across Oahu turned the park into a vibrant display of color and compassion, demonstrating the power of collective action in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Oahu was led by Executive Chairs Jason Chang, President & CEO of The Queen’s Health Systems, and Dr. Mark Mugiishi, CEO of HMSA. Under their leadership, and with the support of the Executive Leadership Team and volunteer leaders, local companies and family teams helped raise nearly $650,000. That corporate engagement placed Oahu second in the nation for corporate support among Walk to End Alzheimer’s events, a notable achievement for a local market which aims to raise over $1 million by the close of the year for the Hawaii Walk campaign.
Beyond the fundraising success, the event served as a visible reminder to families that they are not alone. During the Promise Garden ceremony, participants held flowers in four colors: blue for those living with Alzheimer’s, yellow for caregivers, purple in memory of those lost to the disease, and orange for supporters who believe in a future without Alzheimer’s. The ceremony, paired with the energy along the walking route, underscored a shared commitment to hope and progress.
Funds raised through the Walk support free caregiver programs, support groups and critical research, helping families here in Hawaii and contributing to advances nationwide.
Those wishing to contribute can make a gift at alz.org/oahuwalk.
Top sponsors for the Walk include The Queen’s Health Systems, Kahala Nui, Arcadia, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, HEI, HMAA, HMSA, Hawaii Pacific Health, The Plaza Assisted Living, UHA, Nan Inc, and Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience.
