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Liv'r Aloha Council Mahalo Reception 2007

As a way to acknowledge the gifts of the Liv'r Aloha Council, the American Liver Foundation, Hawai'i Chapter hosted a special Mahalo Reception at the Honolulu Design Center's Cupola Theatre on Wednesday, September 19, 2007.


Dwight Holiday (UH Fab 5), Trudy Ornellas, Noa Ornellas


Board Member Curtis Saiki with Noa and Trudy Ornellas

The event featured a powerful testimony by Trudy Ornellas, mother of Noa Ornellas, who was featured on ESPN because of his wish as an ill child to spend time with NBA superstar Dwayne Wade. His story gave hope to those who have liver disease who may be awaiting a liver transplant.


Board President Wes Yamamoto, Yvonne Elliman, Alan Alexander, Noel Okimoto


Dean Taba, Noel Okimoto, and Bobby Nishida

In addition, Liv'r Aloha Council Members and their guests enjoyed the smooth jazz sounds of Noel Okimoto, Hawaii's premier orchestral percussionist, vibisit, composer, and clinician.


Board Member Phil Sevier


>Some of the delicious heavy pupu enjoyed by guests

Chef Jon Matsubara prepared a delectable array of pupus such as Chinese Roast Duck, Avocado Crispy Wonton with Li Hing Mui Sauce, and many more, culminating with his signature dessert at the pancake/malassadas action station.


Heather Lusk, Board Member/Community Education Advisory Chair and Janice Nillias, Executive Director


>MAC Member, Herbert Lim, MD and Dwight Holiday


Tom Moffatt and Sandra Ohara


Dr. Linda Wong, Board Vice-President and MAC member, and Dr. Jay Kwon


Board Member Rod Moriyama and Dwight Holiday


Spring and Miranda Tsai - wife and daughter of Dr. Naoky Tsai, Medical Advisory Committe Chair and Jeffery Flores

Special thanks to Mark Bell and Linda Louie for the event photos as well as the event planning committee for their hard work!

Page updated: October 2nd, 2007