Saturday Briefing

By Dr. Chuck Kelley

Outrigger Enterprises, Inc. has strongly supported the American Cancer Society for many years, and once again, the Oahu Field Office recognized Outrigger for its generous contributions.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Each year, Outrigger donates hundreds and hundreds of highly-discounted room nights to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, which it uses for cancer patients who come to Oahu for medical treatment. Some types of cancer treatment are simply not available on the neighbor islands and in the Pacific Basin. On Kauai and Guam, for example, there are no chemotherapy treatment centers. Patients needing these services must come to Oahu for five or six weeks at a time to receive the necessary treatments. Unfortunately, medical insurance often does not cover the housing costs, and staying in a hotel for a couple months at a time can be devastatingly expensive.

We understand how difficult it is to be diagnosed with cancer and to endure the necessary treatment. We are proud to do what we can to help our neighbors in their time of need by providing discounted hotel rooms.