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ARDA-Hawaii Supports Kona Hospital Foundation with $4,000 Donation

March 11, 2024

HONOLULU (March 21, 2024) – Continuing to give back to the communities in which its members live work and play, the Hawaii Chapter of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recently donated $4,000 to the Kona Hospital Foundation (KHF). The funds will be used to aid the Foundation’s efforts in obtaining new medical technology and resources for staff and patients.

Mitchell Imanaka, ARDA-Hawaii Chairman and managing principal of Imanaka Asato LLLC, said, “ARDA-Hawaii takes great pride in standing alongside the Kona Hospital Foundation as it tirelessly works to elevate the standards of care at Kona Community Hospital. It is our firm belief that all individuals, whether residents or visitors to West Hawaii, should have access to a progressive hospital committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services.”

The Kona Hospital Foundation is dedicated to improving Kona Community Hospital’s needs for the entire Big Island community. The Foundation works to fund medical technology, expand services and enhance facilities that would otherwise be unavailable. For more information, visit https://khfhawaii.org.

ARDA-Hawaii is the local chapter of the American Resort Development Association, the national timeshare trade association. Hawaii’s timeshare units account for 13 percent of the state’s visitor lodging inventory and thousands of jobs. The organization is committed to supporting the communities in which its resorts are located through organized events, monetary and in-kind donations, and volunteerism. For more information, visit www.ARDA.org.