Kauai Ohana Crafters Donate 150 Baby Beanie Hats for Wilcox Newborns
04/03/09
LIHUE, KAUAI. On Saturday, March 20, The Kauai Ohana Crafters presented 150 handmade baby beanie hats for the newborns at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of Hawaii Pacific Health. Accepting the beanies was Wilcox Health Foundation’s Director of Philanthropy, Jill Lowry.
Lowry expressed, "It is through the continued generosity of the Kauai Community and gifts of the heart such as these, that keeps Wilcox Health the strong health care facility it is. What better way for a new human being to begin his or her path in the world, than to leave Wilcox Health wearing a hat made with love."
About Wilcox Health Foundation
It is Wilcox Health Foundation’s mission to create and sustain long-term rewarding relationships that foster excitement, pride, and financial support for Wilcox Health. Established in 1981, Wilcox Health Foundation enables the hospital to invest in medical equipment, education programs and healthcare services to better serve its patients. To learn more about current capital campaigns or giving opportunities, please contact Jill Lowry, Director of Philanthropy at (808) 245-1157.
About Hawaii Pacific Health
Hawaii Pacific Health is the state’s largest healthcare provider. At the heart of our non-profit network are six affiliates focused on delivering the highest quality and most accessible healthcare – Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Kapi’olani Medical Center at Pali Momi, Straub Clinic & Hospital, Wilcox Memorial Hospital, Kauai Medical Clinic and Kapi’olani Medical Specialists. Hawaii Pacific Health helps its physicians, hospitals and clinics fulfill their mission by investing in new services, promoting excellence and efficiency, and recruiting the best healthcare providers. Hawaii Pacific Health strives to be a community health partner by serving as a safety net provider for the poor and strongly advocating for health-minded policies. One of the state’s largest private employers, Hawaii Pacific Health also contributes more than a half billion dollars to the local and state economy each year and supports an array of regional businesses. For more information, visit www.hawaiipacifichealth.org.