Stories of Impact
The UH Cancer Center is shaped by the people who believe in our mission. These stories capture the heartfelt ways our community is making a difference.
Click on any story below to read more, or visit the UH Foundation page to explore additional impact stories from across the UH System.
Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community transforms patient support
Susan Hirono envisioned a dedicated program that would empower other cancer patients and their families with emotional support, information and educational workshops.
Building a future where hope grows
Dr. Naoto Ueno and Miwa Ueno have announced an estate gift to the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation to establish the Michiko, Miwa, and Naoto Ueno Memorial Fund, an endowed fund that will provide, into the distant future, unrestricted support for the Cancer Center’s greatest needs.
A breast cancer survivor and longtime veterinarian, Dr. Suzanne Palumbo recently made a gift to the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center in honor of her friend Diane Ono, a passionate advocate whose support has helped shape the Center’s future.
UH Cancer Center dedicates lānai to Barry and Virginia Weinman
The lānai dedication coincided with the 15th annual Barry & Virginia Weinman Symposium, an international conference that brings prominent experts in science and medicine together to discuss cancer research.
