ABOUT THE FUNDRAISER

The most selfless and most rewarding part of the mission of our BYU-Hawaii Alumni Association is to raise the needed funds and to provide essential support to the institution we dearly love.

Many special young men and young women in less fortunate economic circumstances are eager to come to BYU-Hawaii to further their education. They are eager to improve their opportunities in life and contribute positively to society and the development of their countries.

For most of them, scholarships, established through donations, are the only way that can open the door to their dreams.  The importance of a college education has become quite evident in terms of earning potential within today's economy.

While the value of education is self evident, the chance being educated at BYU-Hawaii adds another dimension to it.  This is best illustrated in the words of David O. McKay about this institution at it's ground breaking ceremony in 1955:

"One man said the world needs men who cannot be bought or sold, men who will scorn toviolate truth, GENUINE GOLD.  That is what this school is going to produce.  More than that, they'll be leaders. All the world is hungring for them . . . You mark my word, from this school, I tell you, will go men and women whose influence will be felt for good towards the establishment of peace internationally."

 

We call on all alumni and friends of CCH and BYU-Hawaii from the past fifty years to step forward and contribute, through supporting this and other fundraisers, making it possible for future generations of students to experience the eduation that is BYU-Hawaii. 

 "We drink from wells we did not dig. We have been warmed by fires we did not build."  Let us now, replenish the water of the wells dug by our pioneers and rekindle the fires built by those who came before us.

The profits of the ALOHA RUN on August 29th, 2009, in Mapleton, Utah, will go towards scholarships for academically qualified international students in financial need, who desire to attend BYU-Hawaii.

By donating to the ALOHA RUN FUNDRAISER, you are contributing to the blessings of education and to the fulfilment of dreams. 

We thank you for your support. Together we will make a difference!