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UH Cancer Center announced and celebrated its renewed 5-year designation

The University of Hawai'i Cancer Center held a press conference and celebration for its renewed 5-year designation from the National Cancer Institute. Speakers included Governor Josh Green, Naoto T. Ueno, Director, University of Hawai'i Cancer Center, Michael Bruno, Provost, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, U.S. Representative Ed Case, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda, Darlena Chadwick, EVP, COO, The Queen’s Health Systems (representing the Hawai'i Cancer Consortium) and breast cancer survivor and patient advocate Susan Hirano.

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A dedication board of 'Ohana Pink was erected at the UH Cancer Center as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Attendees listen to Naoto T. Ueno, Director, University of Hawai'i Cancer Center, speak at the event.
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Pictured speaking is U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda.
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Pictured speaking is U.S. Representative Ed Case.
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Pictured speaking is Michael Bruno, Provost, University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
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Pictured speaking is Naoto T. Ueno, Director, University of Hawai'i Cancer Center.
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Pictured speaking is Governor Josh Green.
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Pictured performing hula is Wahine Hula 'Akala, a halau of breast cancer survivors. At center is UH Cancer Center employee and breast cancer survivor Annette Jones.
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Pictured presenting an oli is Mahealani Wong as members of Wahine Hula 'Akala, a halau of breast cancer survivors, enter to dance at the event.

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