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Ways to Help The smiles tell the story. To watch Jaeden (center) and his pal RJ (right) in medical play session with Robyn Chow-Hoy, you'd think they were at home playing in his bedroom. Instead, they were in Jaeden's hospital room, acting out medical procedures. Jaeden is a big fan of Child Life Specialist Robyn -- and for good reason. She makes the hospital a fun place! Jaeden could hardly contain his laughter, as he playfully placed band-aids on everyone's head -- a special accessory for the two boys following chemotherapy. Whoever thought the hospital could be so much fun? Your gift helps us care for Hawaii's kids. Support Hawaii's Children's Hospital. From Child Life Specialists to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians These are the caring medical specialists that a sick child deserves -- and these are the specialists you will find at Kapi'olani Medical Center, Hawaii's only children's hospital. Children's hospitals represent less than 5 percent of all hospitals in the nation Of the 3 million children hospitalized every year, only about one-third receive care in a children's hospital Here in Hawaii, our children are fortunate. We have a dedicated hospital right here in our islands to care for our keiki. Print and mail in the form below or make a gift online I would like to give a gift to support a program such as Child Life Services, that makes Kapi'olani Medical Center a truly special medical facility for Hawaii's keiki. $50 $100 $250 Other $____________ Please make check payable to Kapi'olani Health Foundation or charge your gift to (check one) VISA MasterCard AMEX Card Number:_____________________________ Exp. Date:_______________________________ Print Name:_______________________________ Address:________________________________ All gifts are tax deductible by law. Please mail with your gift to: Kapi'olani Health Foundation 1319 Punahou St. Executive Offices, 1st Floor Honolulu, HI 96826 Mahalo for Your Support! Celebrating 100 Years of Caring for Kids In 2009, Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children will celebrate 100 Years of Caring for Children. This yearlong centennial celebration will give hospital patients, staff, and volunteers a chance to commemorate pediatric excellence in Hawaii. The hospital's history of caring for Hawaii's sickest children began in 1909 when Kauikeolani Children's Hospital first opened. At the time, two out of seven children in Hawaii died before their first birthday. Greatly concerned, James R. Judd, M.D. and Sanford Dole began a communityled effort to build a children's hospital in Hawaii. Albert and Emma Kauikeolani Wilcox donated $50,000, which the community soon matched. It took two more years of planning and fundraising until Kauikeolani Children's Hospital opened its doors in 1909. In the 1970s, Kauikeolani Children's Hospital merged with Kapi'olani Hospital to form what is now known as Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children. As Hawaii's only pediatric hospital, Kapi'olani looks forward to providing specialty care to Hawaii's children for many more years to come. The Hawaiis Miracles 2009 calendar, with photography by Joanne Barratt of Island Style Images, is now available for purchase. The calendar commemorates Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Childrens 100-year history of caring for Hawaiis keiki. Thanks to sponsorship from First Hawaiian Bank and The Honolulu Advertiser, 100 percent of the purchase price will benefit the hospitals programs and services. Calendars may be purchased for $15 at Foodland, Sack N Save, the Kapi'olani gift shop or online at www.kapiolani.org while supplies last. A shipping and handling fee applies to online orders.