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43. Project Title EXHIBIT <br />22nd Annual Celebration of Life <br />44. Project Start Date <br />05/24/2026 <br />45. Project End Date <br />05/24/2026 <br />implemented. <br />-ry — 797-7 <br />wei <br />Relief Funds. <br />Fox= <br />This year, HawaN Care Choices is expecting more than 3,500 attendees at the annual Celebration of Life event at <br />Reeds Bay Beach Park. We anticipate a large increase due to our new outreach strategies and the expansion of our <br />services, which have strengthened our connection with the community. Over the past year, the organization has <br />increased its social media presence to reach younger caregivers supporting their loved ones. Services have also been <br />expanded to North Hawai'i for palliative care. A total of 1,000 lanterns will be available for purchase before the event. <br />These lanterns provide families and individuals with a meaningful way to honor loved ones who have passed. <br />Additional lanterns will be available at the event to ensure anyone who wishes to participate can join the memorial <br />ceremony. The 2026 Obon Season for the entire island will be at this event. Hilo's well-known Bon Dance Club from <br />Meishon Temple will engage the audience with lively and popular Bon Dance selections. There will also be vendors, <br />food trucks, and information booths from various organizations. For 2026, Hawai'i Care Choices will continue to <br />strengthen its collaboration with local businesses and nonprofit partners. These efforts help ensure that the <br />Celebration of Life continues to serve as an opportunity for community outreach, connection, and shared healing for <br />East HawaPi. <br />^11WIMMYN "'I I <br />I'TC bp�CdL 11 ITIdL LdFC 15 dVdIIdIIC, dCLC5bII'IC, d1II dIdPLdUIC Lit' UICIF -PCISIVIdl IlCtUb. I fie k�e C <br />Life event also helps fill a significant gap in bereavement support, which is typically "onlycovered by insurance for Ity, <br />those who were receiving hospice services, By offering this gathering to the entire community� we ensure that <br />compassionate, no -cost emotional support is available to anyone who needs it. <br />IRMITIII[i <br />Q2 Hospice of Hilo CRF Bud et.xlsx <br />LTM I Fi M i M <br />1193111MOKI'M iffil"raga r11 <br />__JJjJ <br />