The COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives forever , catching us unprepared , especially for the untimely deaths of two of the most senior members of the UH Cancer Center ‘ ohana . Dorothy Ann Coleman passed away on May 22 , and Clara Shizuko Kaimi Richards on August 25 , both unrelated to COVID-19 . Collectively , both women served the UH Cancer Center for over 73 years ! We were privileged to share so many wonderful stories by which to remember them !
Dorothy Ann Coleman
Dorothy Coleman joined the
Cancer Center in August 1981 as a research nurse coordinator and was elevated to Clinical Trials Office ( CTO ) manager , retiring in 2014 . As CTO manager , she was successful in competing for and holding the Center ’ s Minority Based Community Clinical Oncology Program ( MB-CCOP ) U10 grant for 20 years . Her contributions were critical to the subsequent and successful Minority / Underserved National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program ( NCORP ) grant submission , allowing the enrollment of cancer patients onto hundreds of national clinical trials in the absence of a centralized cancer treatment facility .
Clara Shizuko Kaimi Richards
Clara Richards began working at the UH Cancer Center in the Cancer Epidemiology Program on July 1985 as a Research Interviewer . Her main scope of work was to elicit participation of community members and obtain accurate information for the program ’ s cancer research studies . This was not a task meant for just anyone . Clara ’ s warm , sincere , and gentle nature spoke for itself , and she never stopped short of being an outstanding research interviewer . Her valuable contribution over the many years helped to make the Cancer Center ’ s research recognized internationally . She leaves behind a lasting legacy in contributing to a better understanding of cancer in diverse populations that will benefit future generations .
PHILANTHROPY You do not have to be wealthy to support the UH Cancer Center !
The most popular and simplest gifts to support Hawai ‘ i ’ s cancer research center are cash and checks , but you have many options .
Gifts of Stocks and Bonds : Donating appreciated securities , including mutual funds , is an easy and tax-smart way to make a gift to UH Cancer Center . Gifting appreciated stock to UH Cancer Center provides you a fair market value charitable deduction , and avoids all capital gains on liquidation by gift .
Gifts of Real Estate : Donating appreciated real estate , such as a second home , rental property , undeveloped land , or commercial property is another tax-smart way to enjoy a fair market value tax deduction while avoiding capital gains on liquidation by gift .
IRA Charitable Rollover : If you are 70 ½ or older , an IRA charitable rollover is a great way you can help continue our mission . Such a “ Qualified Charitable Distribution ” can be applied toward your “ Required Minimum Distribution ” up to $ 100,000 per year .
Bequest Gifts : Include a bequest to University of Hawai ‘ i Foundation for the benefit of UH Cancer Center in your will or revocable trust .
For more information on any of these gift options , please contact Lynne Wooddell , Director of Development at lynne . wooddell @ uhfoundation . org or 808.356.5757 .
Charitable Remainder Trust : Contribute assets and , in return , you will receive lifetime income , income tax deductions , and capital gains tax avoidance on a gift of appreciated assets .
Charitable Lead Trust : When you transfer your cash or property to fund a trust making lead gifts to UH Cancer Center for a number of years , you receive a charitable estate and gift tax deduction for the trust ’ s remainder gift to your family , a substantial tax saving if you are subject to estate and gift taxation .
Gifts of Retirement Assets : Designate University of Hawai ‘ i Foundation for the benefit of UH Cancer Center as a full , part or contingent beneficiary of your retirement accounts .
Gifts of Insurance : Name University of Hawai ‘ i Foundation for the benefit of UH Cancer Center as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy .
Paul and Ruby Mizue have chosen to use one of these giving vehicles to support the UH Cancer Center
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