The Garden Island and Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming up with the community to try to make the holidays a little happier for those in need. Every year, community members are asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden
The Garden Island and Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming up with the community to try to make the holidays a little happier for those in need.
Every year, community members are asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund.
With the help of community agencies, Zonta Club members identify families who will not have a merry Christmas without help. Every day from now until Christmas, The Garden Island will publish stories about people who could use some assistance. The names have been changed to protect their privacy, but the stories are all actual case histories of people living on Kaua’i.
For more than 20 years, the community has come through with Kaua’i aloha, although some years, when times are tough for everyone, it hasn’t been easy. If donors could see the smiles on the faces of those they have helped — young and old — they would feel their contributions are well-spent.
Checks and money orders may be sent to Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund, P.O. Box 1120, Kapa’a, HI 96746. Christmas-Fund organizers hope neighbors continue their traditional generosity, which has helped countless families have merry Christmases for more than 20 years.
For more information, please call Dimples, 822-9882.
PT cane would keep Mrs. X safe
Mrs. X was in a car accident. She was the passenger and was walking with a cane at the time. Her cane was bent from the car accident, and her elderly husband bent it back to a still-crooked position. She would really benefit from a new single PT cane, so her safety is not compromised.
Previously owned scooter tops wish list
Mrs. “Strong Will” has had numerous medical problems which left her with a below-the- knee amputation. She has other problems which affect her strength and stamina. She is wheelchair-bound and is waiting for a “new leg” (prosthesis) to hopefully allow her to walk again. She is doing her best to lose as much weight as possible to make it an easy process. On her “good days” she is able to transfer herself, however she relies on her husband for most of the transfers. She has expressed that she would love to watch her grandchildren play outside, but due to her condition she has to rely on her husband to wheel her around. Another woman who has had a similar surgery is selling a “scooter” that allows a person like Mrs. “Strong Will” to become independent in mobility. She would be allowed to watch her grandchildren play outside without feeling depressed and dependent on her husband, who himself has medical problems. The scooter is $300.
She relies on her insurance to pay for her equipment due to her financial situaion. She is an extremely positive person and very strong- willed, but worries about falls and feels “trapped” in her home.
Special meal and nice things hope for Christmas season
Anna has been raising her children on her own since her divorce. Being a young mother with three children, Berry 8, Bambi 6, and Andrew, 7 months, she has tried to work and maintain her household. She has limited amenities, and shares her queen-size bed with all three of her children. A special meal and a few nice things for the children would brighten the holiday season for the family.
Medical bills make Christmas tough
Lee works hard to keep the roof over his family’s head. All four children: Lohiau, 12; Lahela, 8; Lahilahi, 4; and Liliha, 2; have asthma, and two have diabetes. It is a constant struggle to pay his rent and provide the necessary doctor costs and medicine for his family. A nice meal and some clothing would be a great help to bring this family Christmas cheer.
