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RIP MEDICAL DEBT

LIMA KOKUA, INC. LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO ELIMINATE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF MEDICAL DEBT FOR HAWAII FAMILIES.

Lima Kokua, Inc. is working with RIP Medical Debt to eliminate over $3.6 million of medical debt in collections for over 5,400 families across the state of Hawaii.

Lima Kokua Inc. (LKI) is a Hawai’i 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1962 whose mission is to help improve the lives of those less fortunate in the Hawai’i community with a decided effort to lend a helping hand to other 501(c)3 charities who are either underfunded, underappreciated and/or underserved. 

RIP Medical Debt (RIPMD) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that uses donated funds to purchase medical debts belonging to financially burdened individuals and families. To date RIP MD has acquired and abolished more than $10 billion of medical debt, helping over 7 million families and addressing a major social determinant of health. RIPMD website link:https://ripmedicaldebt.org

Click Here to Donate to help eliminated medical debt in Hawaii: https://ripmedicaldebt.org/campaign/hawaii/?

Update 4/2024:

Lima Kōkua, Inc.’s campaign with RIP Medical Debt (RIPMD) to eliminate medical debt for Hawaii’s families has be completed.

In total, $3,508,107.80 of medical debt was eliminated for 5,055 families across all islands in Hawaii. RIPMD has started to send letters to the Hawaii recipients.

October 12, 2024: LIMA KOKUA’s CHILI COOKOFF FUNDRAISER
DATE:      October 12, 2024, Saturday
WHERE:     Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave.
TIME:       3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Dinner at 5:30 PM TICKETS: $25.00 at the door or pay in advance by clicking the link below.

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/6105c0f3-fa10-473d-ac1e-e3d886142a8b

  • Ticket includes dinner (tasting of all chilies, rice, cornbread, salad, dessert; drinks include water, juice, etc.) and one door prize ticket.

There will be Entertainment, Door Prizes, and bidding for Silent Auction items.Opportunity to purchase additional door prize tickets on the day of the event.
FREE PARKING from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the side (Makai) lot of church; enter from Kaialiu Street.DO NOT ENTER from University Avenue, the Varsity Building parking lot; this is a PAY parking lot andnot part of the Church of the Crossroads.
Enter a chili:

  • Email your contact information and chili name to LKI808honolulu@gmail.com.
  • Cash prizes for the winners.
  • See attached for additional information and contest rules. 

Lima Kokua, Inc. 2023 Chili Cookoff Fundraiser

Lima Kokua, Inc. 2023 Chili Cookoff Fundraiser
DATE: July 29,2023, Saturday
WHERE: Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave., Honolulu, HI 96826
TIME: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Dinner at 5:30 PM
TICKETS: $25.00 at the door.
Advanced ticket sales on Eventbrite, $20.00 plus fees.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/639639808887
Ticket includes dinner (tasting of all chilies, rice, cornbread, salad, dessert; drinks include water,
juice, etc.) and one door prize ticket.
There will be Entertainment, Door Prizes, and bidding for Silent Auction items.
• Opportunity to purchase additional door prize tickets on the day of the event.
FREE PARKING from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the side (Makai) lot of church; enter from Kaialiu Street.
• DO NOT ENTER from University Avenue, the Varsity Building parking lot; this is a PAY parking lot
is not part of the Church of the Crossroads.
FOR CHILI CONTESTANTS:
1. Deadline to enter: July 23, 2023.
a. One free ticket per chili contestant.
b. Cash Prizes: 1st Place = $100, 2nd Place = $75, and 3rd Place = $50.
i. Judging will solely be based on the taste of your homemade chili.
2. Email your information to John Tolentino at lki808honolulu@gmail.com:
a. Your first and last name
b. Contact phone number
c. Chili Name
3. No cooking or preparation on site; warming only.
4. Prepare two (2) gallons of chili.
5. Bring your own serving utensils & condiments.
a. A pot of rice and/or cornbread is appreciated but not required.
6. Chili must be on site (Weaver Hall) at 4:00 PM.
a. Report to Jeff or John Tolentino.
b. Judging will start at 4:30 PM.
We thank you in advance for your participation and supporting our nonprofit organization.

Lima Kokua, Inc. 2023 Chili Cookoff Fundraiser
DATE: July 29,2023, Saturday
WHERE: Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave., Honolulu, HI 96826
TIME: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Dinner at 5:30 PM
TICKETS: $25.00 at the door.
Advanced ticket sales on Eventbrite, $20.00 plus fees.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/639639808887
Ticket includes dinner (tasting of all chilies, rice, cornbread, salad, dessert; drinks include water,
juice, etc.) and one door prize ticket.
There will be Entertainment, Door Prizes, and bidding for Silent Auction items.
• Opportunity to purchase additional door prize tickets on the day of the event.
FREE PARKING from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the side (Makai) lot of church; enter from Kaialiu Street.
• DO NOT ENTER from University Avenue, the Varsity Building parking lot; this is a PAY parking lot
is not part of the Church of the Crossroads.
FOR CHILI CONTESTANTS:

  • Deadline to enter: July 23, 2023.
    a. One free ticket per chili contestant.
    b. Cash Prizes: 1st Place = $100, 2nd Place = $75, and 3rd Place = $50.
    i. Judging will solely be based on the taste of your homemade chili.
  • Email your information to John Tolentino at lki808honolulu@gmail.com:
    a. Your first and last name
    b. Contact phone number
    c. Chili Name
  • No cooking or preparation on site; warming only.
  • Prepare two (2) gallons of chili.
  • Bring your own serving utensils & condiments.
    a. A pot of rice and/or cornbread is appreciated but not required.
  • Chili must be on site (Weaver Hall) at 4:00 PM.
    a. Report to Jeff or John Tolentino.
    b. Judging will start at 4:30 PM.