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2026 Love Our First Responders Gala

  • Nani Mau Gardens 421 Makalika Street Hilo, HI, 96720 United States (map)

This year Friends of First Responders will be giving the Kokua and Laulima Awards to the following people and businesses for their support of our mission in 2025.

Kokua Award:

Laulima Award:

Aloha attire.

We look forward to having you join us for dinner, live and silent auctions and hear our guest speakers.


All You Can Eat Buffet

Main Dishes

Prime Rib

Tofu & Veggie Stir Fry

Roast Pork with Gravy

Korean Chicken

Sides

Steamed White Rice

Housemade Mashed Potatoes

Island Mixed Greens

Sweet Bread Rolls & butter

Desserts

Assorted Pastries

Seasonal Fruits


Iced Tea & Water


Early bird suggested donation available until January 15, 2026. Starting January 16, the suggested donation will be $175 per seat.

If donating for more than 5 seats, please donate for a table instead. Mahalo!

The funds raised at this annual event helps to support Friends of First Responders so we can in turn support our island’s first responders and their ‘ohana.

Questions? Click the contact us button below.

Seats
from $150.00

Your purchase is tax deductible donation because Friends of First Responders is a 501(c)3 organization.

Tables
from $2,500.00

Your purchase is tax deductible donation because Friends of First Responders is a 501(c)3 organization.

Prefer to print and mail a check? Or want to donate to the live or silent auctions?

Download the form from the button below and mail to our office.

Registration/Donation Form
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