Mikale has struggled with physical maladies and a brain injury for nearly 40 years. He fondly remembers being a young boy who ran around the streets of the South Shore and climbed every tree in his little neighborhood.
He continues to keep fit by lifting light weights, eating healthy and having plenty love and attention from his dad as well as his favorite personal assistant.
Mikale’s greatest joy is watching professional wrestling and collecting every logo shirt imaginable. Sometimes he can’t afford those expensive items, and kindly tells his dad that he’ll take a healthy salad or ice cream over the WWE item that he’s yearning for.
Anything WWE would put an awesome smile on Mikale’s face, and holiday treats to share with his favorite buddy, his dad, would be extra special
Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island is sharing daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names) facing challenges and who would appreciate a little help.
The Christmas Fund is an avenue for everyone to provide that assistance. Donations are used by Zonta Club members to purchase gift certificates that are in turn distributed to families and individuals through social-service agencies.
Each donation is accounted for and recorded. There are no administrative costs involved, and money goes directly to provide for those in need of Christmas presents and groceries.
If you hold a fundraiser for the Christmas Fund, let us know and we’ll spread the word.
Anyone making a donation of $150 or more can have their picture published in TGI.
Donations may be made by way of the website, Zonta-Kauai.org, or checks can be made payable to The Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation and mailed to P.O. Box 3032, Lihu‘e, HI 96766.
• Mara is a 54-year-old woman who lives in Hanama‘ulu with her son’s young family. She requires the use of a hearing aid and some mobile support to keep her balance while walking. She lost her job as a dishwasher during COVID, and had worked at a resort for over 20 years. She continues to look for employment near her home as she has limited access with transportation support. The request is for any financial assistance to help with her daily living expenses such as food, clothing and other essential household items. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
• Alana is a single mother with a 5-year-old son who is very active and engaged. Alana lives in a household with another single mother and her child. Alana is in the process of healing from sexual assault, both in childhood and adulthood, as well as healing from an abusive relationship with her son’s father. While in her own healing, she is also supporting her son’s healing from exposure to the abuse.
