Creating a Legacy

Endowing a Fund with MMMC Foundation is a fitting way to memorialize or honor a loved one and create a permanent legacy that will be remembered for generations. Your Foundation can carefully protect a donor's identity, if desired. Read about some of the Endowment Funds below.

Lynne C. Buckley Endowment Fund

Even as she fights cancer, Lynne Buckley believes in the power of generosity. Since the establishment of the Lynne E. Buckley Fund, she has been a guardian angel to MMMC's Oncology Department. In addition to creating an endowment and purchasing nine new treatment chairs and four nurses stools; she has also lent her artistic talents to create beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry which she sold to benefit this worthy cause. "Maui Memorial's Oncology staff have true aloha for people who are battling this deadly disease," said Lynne. Mahalo Lynne for being an inspiration to us all!

C. Bruce & Anne Staiger Endowment

Twenty years ago, New Jersey natives Bruce and Anne Steiger had the foresight to make an extraordinary gift specifically for cardiovascular services at Maui Memorial Medical Center.

Preceded by the passing away of his wife Anne, in 2005 upon his death, he bequeathed to Maui Memorial $305,000 of which a portion will establish the C. Bruce & Anne Staiger Endowment Fund through the MMMC Foundation to ensure funds for cardiovascular services will be held in perpetuity.

"The timing of receiving this generous gift is unbelievable" said MMMC's CEO Wesley Lo. "We're implementing cardiovascular procedures here at Maui Memorial Medical Center that will increase the quality of life for our community and those patients that are having to seek treatment off-island at a significantly higher cost and inconvenience to their families. We are so thankful and grateful that the Steiger's were philanthropic and visionaries to identify cardiovascular as the program to support with this gift."

The Andrew & Edith Don Endowment Fund

Dr. Andrew Don is a medical pioneer who brought his ear, nose and throat practice to Maui in the mid 1970s. He and his wife Edith, a former public school educator, raised four children and have two grandchildren; they also share a common passion for philanthropy:

"For over 34 dedicated years of medical service, we felt compelled to reaffirm our commitment to the people of Maui. We are truly grateful for the support our family has received and this fund is one of the ways we can say thank you."

The Rudolph V. Madden Endowment Fund

When Rudolph Madden visited Maui with his wife, Betty, in May of 1988 to celebrate their 43rd anniversary, he suffered a stroke the day after their arrival.

"It was a difficult and emotional time for our family, but one of the things we cannot forget was the special care and support we received from the staff in Maui Memorial's Physical Therapy Department. Although my father has since passed away, we will always remember the wonderful acts of kindness shown us at Maui Memorial -- for this on behalf of my family, we are eternally grateful," -- Pamela Madden George.

Jean F. & Clark H. Nakamoto Endowment Fund

Long-time Maui residents Clark Nakamoto and his beloved late wife Jean understood the importance of philanthropy and healthcare. Through their retirement fund, a generous donation was made that led to establishing the Jean F. & Clark H. Nakamoto Endowment Fund to benefit MMMC Foundation.

"We are both blessed with what life gave us, many fond and warm memories and an opportunity to support our community through healthcare - a community that Jean loved and one that I will continue to support," -- 87-year-old Clark.

Alfred Souza and Maui County Fair and
Racing Association Fund

For 70 years, the Maui County Fair and Racing Association (MCFRA) had been a part of our lives as organizer of one of the biggest community events of the year, the Maui County Fair. When this organization disbanded in late 2000, they created a special fund to benefit Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation and the patients at Maui Memorial. Today, this endowment given in recognition of the late Alfred O. Souza who served as president of MCFRA for many years, continues to support our local residents and visitors. And just like the event they nurtured, it's all about community.