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News Release Archive

2026

Feb 9

HUGS Receives $24,000 Donation from First Hawaiian Bank

2025

July 24

Apr 16

Feb 21

3rd Annual Paddle for HUGS

Giddy Up for HUGS Gala

HUGS Announces New Board Member

2024

Nov 18

Sep 6

July 15

June 15

May 8

March 4

Feb 1

Jan 23

HUGS Receives $15,300 Grant from Bayer Fund

HUGS Holds 2nd Annual “Paddle for HUGS” Charity Pickleball Tournament

Wet’n’Wild Holds Their Annual “Christmas in July” Event for HUGS

First Hawaiian Bank Community Care Event for HUGS

HUGS Announces New Board Members for 2024

HUGS Hosts Movie-Themed Gala “Lights, Camera, HUGS!”

HUGS Receives $21,000 Donation from First Hawaiian Bank

HUGS Announces Maureen Purington as new HUGS Executive Director

2023

Aug 7

June 23

June 13

May 17

March 20

HOCU Holds School Supply Drive for HUGS Kids

The Honolulu Elks Lodge Host Paddle Out for HUGS

HUGS Announces Two New Members to Board of Directors

HUGS & HCMF Present “A Night in Paris” Benefit Concert + Dinner

Groovin’ with HUGS Gala

2022

Sep 15

Sep 12

June 21

May 18

April 5

HUGS Announces Newest Board Member

UH Men’s Volleyball Team Volunteers at Respite

HUGS Receives $15,000 Grant from Bayer Fund

HUGS Partners with Hawaii Chamber Music Festival Fundraiser

Big Hair for HUGS Gala

2021

Dec 4

Nov 15

Aug 31

July 20

Neiman Marcus Hosts Breakfast with Santa for HUGS Families

Hawaii’s Gaming Community Show Support for HUGS with Tournament

HUGS Announces Two New Board Members

HUGS Raises Over $60K in First Ever Virtual 5K Fundraiser