Join us to raise life-saving funds for individuals & families battling cancer in Hawai’i

** Please note our fundraising total is being updated daily as additional gifts and pledges are fulfilled.

UVSC’s annual fundraising event, “Catalyst for Hope,” will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Hoʻokupu Center at Kewalo Basin Park in Honolulu. Join us for an evening of elegant ocean front dining and music that will bring together over 150 of Hawaiʻi’s leading business professionals and philanthropists committed to providing hope to those battling cancer.

“Catalyst for Hope” will feature an evening of:

Food stations with gourmet cuisine by local celebrity chefs, including: Sheldon Simeon, Zach Sato, and Terry Lynch.
Live entertainment by local musicians, including TAVANA and David Sedlak.
Beverages compliments of Maui Brewing Co., The Duckhorn Portfolio, and Ocean Vodka.(*All Guests Must Be 21 Years Old with Valid ID)
Complimentary valet parking at Ho'okupu Center (closes at 9pm)
Free entry to the After-Party at The Lei Stand (Romer House Waikiki) sponsored by our friends PAU Maui Vodka and 3 Tres Tequila
👗 👔 Cocktail Attire: Semi-formal; get into the holiday spirit early dressed in your favorite Fall Fete fashion! E.g. romantic florals, lace, faux fur, silk/satin, sweaters, leather, plaid, boots, ballet flats, pumps, etc. - whatever your Fall dreams in Hawai'i are made of! Men - collared dress shirts, shoes, slacks or dark jeans, *blazer optional)

Together, we can continue to change and save lives, and most importantly, ensure that no one fights cancer alone. We look forward to seeing you on November 21st!

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2025 Catalyst for Hope - A Benefit for UVSC

Give Hope, Change Lives