A Hawaii mom trusted her instinct when doctors said her daughter was fine — and that decision saved her life. This powerful true story follows Shore Hong’s fight against a rare childhood cancer.
In this emotional episode of Here in Hawaiʻi, we follow Shore Hong and her mom as they share the true story of Shore’s diagnosis with Burkitt lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. What began as a mother’s quiet concern turned into a life-saving moment that changed their family forever.
This episode also highlights the strength of community in Hawaiʻi — from the people who stepped up during Shore’s treatment, to local organizations and individuals working every day to uplift others across the islands.
📍 Featured in this episode:
• Shore Hong’s cancer survival story
• A mother’s intuition and the night everything changed
• Hawaiʻi community support during childhood illness
• Kalani High School’s student-led robotics team
• Family Promise of Hawaiʻi and housing stability for families
• A visit to Antique Alley
• Hoʻomaluhia Horse Rescue on Oʻahu
Whether you’re from Hawaiʻi, love Hawaiʻi, or believe in the power of family and community, this story is a reminder of why local stories matter — and why listening to your instincts can change everything.
🫶🏼 Mahalo to our title sponsor Hawaii State Federal Credit Union for supporting our mission to uplift community with positive, inspirational content.
