Hundreds of North Texans gathered to take part in a fundraiser to support those impacted by the wildfires in Maui.
"Everybody is excited to come together for such a great cause," she said.
Uyehara put together a fundraiser at Midcities Montessori. The school sold shirts to raise money for children in Maui.The Pineapple Grill food truck and Aloha Dreams shaved ice served up authentic Hawaiian dishes. "So, together here in Texas, whether you’re from Hawaii, whether you’ve visited or you just want to help, that’s what this is all about," Uyehara said.A Colleyville resident who lived in Maui with her roommate said she almost got caught in the wildfires that destroyed parts of Hawaii.
The money raised from the food sales, raffle, and silent auction items will go to help seven families who were directly impacted by the wildfires, like Stephanie and Chester Mahelona’s uncle and nephew. Stephanie grew up in Lahaina and her family has lived on the same land for generations. She told FOX 4 her nephew has three children, and one of them was missing for 48 hours before he was found safe. "They’re okay physically. It’s going to take them a long time spiritually," she said."If you have an island heritage, you have to learn to live together in harmony otherwise you’re not going to make it," he added."It means everything. It’s that "Aloha Spirit" coming out here in Texas.
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