About Our Foundation

When the late Richard North, a quiet and thoughtful man from Kihei passed away in 1999, he was so moved by the care he received at Maui Memorial Center that he bequeathed his entire estate worth $1.2 million to benefit the hospital and its staff. This generous gift planted the seed for the creation of the Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation (MMMCF).

Today, this active 501(c)(3) organization continues to make a difference. Thanks to an active Foundation Board, and generous donors like Mr. North and those that followed, MMMCF has raised millions of dollars to bring new services, improve the quality of healthcare for our residents and visitors and state-of-the-art technology to Maui Memorial Medical Center.

Read more about the 2006 Dorvin D. Leis $150,000 Challenge

Donations made to the Foundation have contributed to the purchase of needed equipment such as the state-of-the-art Entrak, a new Ultrasound machine for the OB-GYN department, a Mammotome breast biopsy vacuum system, equipment to treat cancer patients, just to name a few. Funds have also been allocated towards healthcare programs for the public such as Malama Pu'uwai (Take Care of Your Heart), and have helped to provide financial assistance and essential care and services for cancer patients in financial need.

Meet our staff (L to R): Tiana U'ilani Cordero (Administrative Assistant), Dr. Barry Shitamoto (Foundation President), Lani Correa (Executive Director)

A big mahalo to the thousands of supporters and donors who have contributed over the years. YOU are the true community heroes, the people who are making a difference.

To make a contribution, contact us or make a donation online.

Our Foundation's Mission:

Because life is precious… The Foundation will support the health and wellness of the community of Maui and our visitors by ensuring Maui Memorial Medical Center has the resources needed to provide the highest level of medical care.