At JABSOM, philanthropy begins at the heart of our circle—family first. If we ask others to support our mission, we believe our own ʻohana should lead the way.
For seventeen years, our faculty and staff have demonstrated this commitment through Starting From the Inside Out, JABSOM’s annual internal giving campaign. Together, you have contributed more than $9 million to strengthen the medical school and the community we serve. Your generosity provides resources that directly enhance our teaching, research, and service—resources that are especially critical in times of uncertain funding. Your support also gives JABSOM the flexibility to address emerging needs quickly and effectively.
Employee giving is more than fulfilling our daily responsibilities. It reflects a personal belief in JABSOM’s mission:
“We believe in this school enough to invest in it ourselves.”
This November, we invite you to make a gift to the area of JABSOM that inspires you most. To encourage participation, matching funds will be available:
Dollar-for-dollar match up to $50 per person (first come, first served).
If matching funds remain after all donors are matched at $50, the balance will be distributed proportionally based on gift size.
Your early gift increases the chance of receiving the full match—so don’t wait! Together, we can ensure JABSOM continues to have the resources and resilience to serve Hawaiʻi for generations to come.
With gratitude and aloha,
Danny Takanishi, MD
Co-Chair
2025 Internal Giving Campaign
Scott Kuwada, MD
Co-Chair
2025 Internal Giving Campaign
For more information or questions about the Internal Giving Campaign, please contact Associate Director of Development, Aaron Mandich at 692-0991 or email at aaron.mandich@uhfoundation.org.