Simple things bring holiday joy
The Garden Island newspaper and Zonta Club of Kaua‘i are again teaming up this year, and asking the community to help make the holidays happier for less-fortunate residents through the Zonta/The Garden Island Christmas Fund.
From now through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, The Garden Island will share stories of families who could use a little holiday cheer along with an appeal for monetary donations of any size. The names have been changed to protect their privacy. Funds raised will be distributed to needy families by Zonta Club members, who purchase gift certificates at appropriate businesses to help make these simple wishes come true.
Because of logistical limitations, only monetary donations can be accepted. Gift certificates and used or new items, while appreciated, should not be submitted.
Pajamas, slippers would make Lucy’s holidays
Lucy is an 81-year-old woman who lives alone. All her children live on the Mainland. She suffers from multiple illnesses (gout, diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, allergies and respiratory problems) and was recently hospitalized for weakness in her lower extremities and an eating disorder. The holiday season would be greatly improved if she had a new pair of pajamas and house slippers which would keep her warm and bring her spirits up.
Gift of food would cheer ailing couple
Lester recently had his right foot amputated and also suffers from other medical conditions including diabetes, vision impairment, heart problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and an infection in his lungs. He lives with his wife Edna who also suffers from arthritis and high blood pressure. Because of their multiple illnesses, their medical expenses are very high. A food gift certificate will certainly cheer them up knowing that someone is thinking about them.
Groceries are all this couple is requesting
Fred and Kendra live on a small monthly retirement and Social Security income. Although they no longer have a house mortgage to deal with, their medical needs and daily living expenses use up most of their monthly income. Fred suffers form dementia, diabetes, vision and hearing impairment, anemia and incontinence. Kendra also has dementia, diabetes and vision and hearing impairment but also has psychiatric problems and heart problems. Having a gift certificate to purchase groceries would be helpful for them since fruits and vegetables cost so much.
• Checks should be written to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation 501(c)3. Donations are tax-deductible, and should be mailed to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation, c/o Dimples Kano, P.O. Box 3996, Lihu‘e, HI 96766.
From now through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, The Garden Island will share stories of families who could use a little holiday cheer along with an appeal for monetary donations of any size. The names have been changed to protect their privacy. Funds raised will be distributed to needy families by Zonta Club members, who purchase gift certificates at appropriate businesses to help make these simple wishes come true.
Because of logistical limitations, only monetary donations can be accepted. Gift certificates and used or new items, while appreciated, should not be submitted.
Pajamas, slippers would make Lucy’s holidays
Lucy is an 81-year-old woman who lives alone. All her children live on the Mainland. She suffers from multiple illnesses (gout, diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, allergies and respiratory problems) and was recently hospitalized for weakness in her lower extremities and an eating disorder. The holiday season would be greatly improved if she had a new pair of pajamas and house slippers which would keep her warm and bring her spirits up.
Gift of food would cheer ailing couple
Lester recently had his right foot amputated and also suffers from other medical conditions including diabetes, vision impairment, heart problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and an infection in his lungs. He lives with his wife Edna who also suffers from arthritis and high blood pressure. Because of their multiple illnesses, their medical expenses are very high. A food gift certificate will certainly cheer them up knowing that someone is thinking about them.
Groceries are all this couple is requesting
Fred and Kendra live on a small monthly retirement and Social Security income. Although they no longer have a house mortgage to deal with, their medical needs and daily living expenses use up most of their monthly income. Fred suffers form dementia, diabetes, vision and hearing impairment, anemia and incontinence. Kendra also has dementia, diabetes and vision and hearing impairment but also has psychiatric problems and heart problems. Having a gift certificate to purchase groceries would be helpful for them since fruits and vegetables cost so much.
• Checks should be written to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation 501(c)3. Donations are tax-deductible, and should be mailed to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation, c/o Dimples Kano, P.O. Box 3996, Lihu‘e, HI 96766.
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