Supporting Caregivers

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Supporting Caregivers
care
Umbrella of
SPRING/SUMMER 2015
Supporting
Caregivers
Shawn Miyake, President & CEO
Transitions
Transitions and the
Importance of Supporting
Caregivers
• 65.7 million caregivers make up
29% of the U.S. adult population
providing care to someone who
is ill, disabled or aged.1
As many of you are aware, Keiro
has been in the process of
transition. During this transition we
have emphasized that our mission
“to enhance the quality of senior life
in our community” will continue
into the future. I wanted to take the
opportunity to elaborate on how
Keiro’s mission remains the same
during and after the transition.
• The value of unpaid family
caregivers will likely continue to
be the largest source of longterm care services in the U.S.,
and the aging population 65+
will more than double between
the years 2000 and 2030,
increasing to 71.5 million from
35.1 million in 2000.2
Since the beginning, central to
Keiro’s purpose for being has been
our focus on the needs of caregivers.
While much of the attention has
been paid to residents, family
caregivers have benefited as much,
or even more, from the work that
we do. The focus on caregivers
remains the same as we transition
except that we expand our attention
to caregivers at home as well as
family caregivers of residents in
facilities. Why are caregivers at
home so important? Most of you
who have been caregivers will
understand the challenges that
go with caregiving. While we
serve approximately 3% of our
community needing care through
our facilities, another 97% are
receiving care from family members
at home. It makes sense to us to
turn our attention to that large
group of caregivers at home.
According to facts collected by the
Family Caregiver Alliance:
• More women than men are
caregivers: an estimated 66% of
caregivers are female. One-third
(34%) take care of two or more
people, and the average age of a
female caregiver is 48.0.3
66
%
OF CAREGIVERS
ARE WOMEN
TAKE CARE OF TWO + PEOPLE
AVERAGE
CAREGIVER AGE:
48
• 70% of working caregivers suffer
work-related difficulties due to
their dual roles.4
• Caregivers suffer loss of wages,
health insurance and other job
benefits, retirement saving or
investing, and Social Security
benefits-- losses that hold
serious consequences for the
“career caregiver.” A reported
37% of caregivers quit their jobs
or reduced their work hours to
care for someone 50+ in 2007.5
37 %
OF
CAREGIVERS
OUIT
TH E I R J O B S
OR REDUCED
THEIR WORK
HOURS
• 10 million caregivers over 50
who care for their parents lose
an estimated $3 trillion in lost
wages, pensions, retirement
funds and benefits. The total
costs are higher for women,
who lose an estimated $324,044
due to caregiving, compared
to men at $283,716. Lost
wages for women who leave
the work force early because
of caregiving responsibilities
equals $142,693, and for
lost Social Security benefits
an estimated $131,351, and
pensions an estimated $50,000.6
1,3,4 [The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP (2009), Caregiving in the U.S. National Alliance for Caregiving. Washington, DC.]
2 [Coughlin, J., (2010). Estimating the Impact of Caregiving and Employment on Well-Being: Outcomes & Insights in Health Management, Vol. 2; Issue 1]
5 [AARP Public Policy Institute 2008: Valuing the Invaluable: The Economic Value of Family Caregiving]
6 [MetLife Mature Market Group. (June 2010) and National Alliance for Caregiving, Study of Working Caregivers and Employer Health Costs: Double Jeopardy for Baby Boomers Caring for their Parents]
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FINANCIAL LOSS
$
WAGES
$142,693
SOCIAL SECURITY
$131,351
PENSIONS
$50,000
The challenge of supporting caregivers at home dwarfs the need for
institutional care and is expected to dramatically increase in decades
to come. Caregivers at home are the United States’ first line of care
delivery and pose interesting challenges in how to reach and support
them. Our mission in the next decade is a mission of discovery
which we hope will benefit our community first and foremost,
and eventually the larger public as aging and caregiving become
increasingly important in the national discussion on meeting the
needs of an aging society.
We thank you for your continued interest in our work and we value
your continued support of our efforts.
TOTALING
$324,044
Japanese translation on next page
Keiro and Pacific Companies issued a joint statement on June 2, 2015, reprinted here:
Pacifica Companies in Escrow to Acquire Keiro Facilities
Keiro Senior HealthCare, a not-for-profit organization dedicated
to enhancing the quality of senior life through four care facilities
and programs to help people stay healthy at home, and Pacifica
Companies LLC, a private California based company that owns
and operates senior residential facilities, are pleased to announce
that they have entered into an agreement for the purchase of
Keiro’s four care facilities – Keiro Nursing Home, South Bay
Keiro Nursing Home, Keiro Intermediate Care Facility, and Keiro
Retirement Home.
This announcement follows a process initiated by Keiro leadership
during which a variety of options were explored to continue
serving the changing needs of the Japanese community.
“Securing the right buyer who understands and respects Keiro’s
history and unique cultural approach was critical to moving
forward in the process,” said Shawn Miyake, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Keiro Senior HealthCare.
At this time, Keiro and Pacifica have signed an asset purchase and
sales agreement. The date of transfer of existing operations will
occur following licensing and other regulatory approvals.
“While the decision to sell our facilities has been personally
difficult for many, particularly for those of us who have been
involved with the organization for many years, the board and
leadership take seriously our responsibility to be wise stewards of
our community resources and commitment to serve the evolving
needs of our community.” said Gary Kawaguchi, chairman of the
Keiro Senior HealthCare Board of Directors.
Keiro will continue to serve the community of seniors and
caregivers throughout the transition and in the future through
programs and services that support older adults to age with
independence and dignity.
For additional information and updates regarding the transition
please visit Keiro’s website www.keiro.org/updates
“We are committed to continuing these important services and
appreciate Keiro’s outstanding work in support of the Japanese
community for over a half century,” said Adam M. Bandel, Pacifica
Companies’ Managing Director, Seniors Housing. “We appreciate
the opportunity to build on Keiro’s legacy and look forward to a
smooth transition.”
www.keiro.org
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CEO のコラム 移り変わりの時
移り変わりの時、介護人を支え
ることの大切さ
皆さま、お気づきのことと存じ
ますが、敬老は今、移り変わり
の時を迎えています。この移
り変わりの間にも、私たちの
ミッションである“コミュニテ
ィ全体のシニアライフをより良
質に”の気持ちを忘れることは
ありません。敬老のミッション
を、いかに移り変わりの間、そ
して、その後も変わりなく保っ
てゆくか、私も機会あるごとに
考えを巡らせています。
創立以来、敬老の存在目的の核
にあるのは、介護人のニーズに
目を向けることです。私たちの
仕事は直接的には居住者の方々
に対するものでありますが、同
時に介護をされるご家族の方々
にとっても、私たちの存在は大
きな支えとなっていることでし
ょう。敬老が介護人に焦点を当
てるのはこれまでと変わりませ
んが、これからは、居住者のご
家族はもちろん、在宅介護をさ
れる方々により一層の関心を向
けなければなりません。では、
なぜ在宅介護をされる方々が重
要なのでしょう? 皆さまの中
には介護を経験された方も多い
と存じます。その方々なら介護
の大変さはご存じでしょう。敬
老施設でお世話できるのは、私
たちのコミュニティで介護を必
要とされる方々のうち、約3%
です。残りの97%はご家庭で介
護を受けておられるのです。こ
れほど多くの方々が在宅介護を
されているとなれば、私たちが
関心を向けるのも当然といえま
しょう。
全米の成人人口の29%に当た
る、6570万人は、病気、障
害、高齢に起因する要介護者
の介護を行っている。1
米国における長期介護に従事
する最大のグループは、家族
による介護人(無給)。65歳
以上の老年人口は、2000年か
ら2030年の間に3510万人から
7150万人と、二倍強の増加が
予測されている。2
介護人は男性より女性の方が
多い:介護人の66%が女性で
あるとみられる。そのうち三
分の一(34%)が2人以上を
介護しており、女性の介護人
の平均年齢は48.0歳である。3
仕事を持つ介護人の70%が、
介護と仕事の兼務に起因して
仕事関連の問題を抱えてい
る。4
介護人は賃金、健康保険、そ
の他のベネフィットの損失に
直面している。“仕事の代わ
りに介護を選ぶ人”にとっ
て、退職後に備えた貯蓄も
しくは投資、社会保障のベネ
フィットの損失は、のちのち
深刻な問題につながるのであ
る。2007年の統計では、50歳
以上の要介護者のために、介
護人の37%が仕事を辞めた
り、勤務時間を短縮させてい
る。5
兆ドルを損失している。介護
による一人当たりの損失額
は、女性32万4044ドル、男性
28万3716ドルで、女性の方が
大きい。介護が理由で、退職
や早退を選択した女性は、賃
金で14万2693ドル、社会保障
のベネフィットで13万1351ド
ル、年金は5万ドルをそれぞれ
失う。6
在宅介護される方々をサポート
する試みは、施設での介護のニ
ーズを減少させるだけでなく、
今後来る数十年の間に劇的に増
加する在宅介護の波に備えるも
のでもあります。在宅介護は米
国の医療介護の第一の選択であ
り、在宅介護を行う人々にどの
ようにコンタクトし、サポート
するか、興味深い試みです。次
の10年のうちに、敬老は第一に
私たちのコミュニティにとって
恩恵となる新しい発見を課題に
したいと考えています。ゆくゆ
くは、社会全体が高齢化し介護
を必要とするにつれ、高齢化社
会のニーズについて国家レベル
で議論が行われてゆくことでし
ょう。
最後に皆さまの常なるご関心と
敬老へのたゆまぬご支援に感謝
申し上げます。
両親を介護する50歳以上の介
護人、1000万人は、賃金、年
金、退職後に備えた貯蓄及び
ベネフィットの面で、合計3
参考資料(出典:在宅介護人同
盟)
1,3,4 〔全米介護人同盟とAARPによる全米介護人統計、2009年 ワシントンD.C.〕
2 〔介護と健康ビジネスの雇用の影響度の概算:健康マネジメントにおける結果と洞察、J・クーリン(2010)〕
5 〔AARP 政策研究所 2008年:非常に貴重な物の評価:在宅介護の経済的価値〕
6 (数字は概算)〔メットライフ中年市場グループ(2010年6月)全米介護人同盟、働く介護人と雇用主のための健康費用の研究:両親を介護するベイビーブーマー世代が直
面する二重の危機〕
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Healthy Living Programs in the Community
Vitality Forums
Lifelong Learning Courses
Upcoming Programs fall-winter 2015:
Upcoming Programs fall-winter 2015:
9/17 (Thu) | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
8/5-9/23 (8 Wednesdays) | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Anaheim Free Methodist Church
1001 N. Mayflower St., Anaheim, CA 92801
*Lunch will be provided at a nominal fee. RSVP is required.
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247
Safe Driving*
9/19 (Sat) | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Funeral Planning
East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center
1203 W. Puente Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
9/20 (Sun) | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Japanese American Health: Yesterday, Today
and Tomorrow (ENG & JPN)
A Matter of Balance
8/11 – 9/15 (6 Tuesdays) | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center
1203 W. Puente Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
9/3 – 10/22 (8 Thursdays) | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
A Matter of Balance
Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center
1766 Seabright Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90025
9/9 – 10/28 (8 Wednesdays) | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
10/18 (Sun) | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church
144 S. Greenwood Ave., Montebello, CA 90640
Just Say No to Senior Scam! (ENG & JPN)
Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90025
A Matter of Balance
11/2 (Mon) & 11/4 (Wed) | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Driver Safety
10/21 (Wed) | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247
Wintersburg Presbyterian Church
2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
*Lunch will be provided at a nominal fee. RSVP is required.
A Matter of Balance:
Diabetes in Japanese American Community*
10/24 (Sat) | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Medicare Updates for 2016 (JPN)
Orange County Japanese American Association
17332 Irvine Blvd. Suite 110, Tustin, CA 92780
10/24 (Sat) | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Medicare Updates / Home Modification /
Identity Fraud
Orange County Buddhist Church
909 S. Dale Ave. Anaheim, CA 92804
Developed by Boston University and Maine Health, this
program is designed to prevent falls and increase physical
activity levels among older adults. Course is made available
by Kaiser Permanente and meets for 8 weeks, 2 hours per
class, once a week.
Driver Safety:
Presented in partnership with AARP, this program teaches
safety tips for drivers. Participants who complete this course
may be eligible for a discount on their car insurance.
Course is sponsored by AARP and meets twice a week for 4
hours each. $15 fee for AARP members; $20 for non-members
(Payable to AARP).
Powerful Tools for Caregivers:
Based on Stanford’s CDSMP, this course is designed to
provide family caregiver with tolls and strategies to better
handle the unique caregiver challenges they face. Course
meets for 6 weeks, 1.5 hours per class, once a week.
For more information regarding Keiro’s Healthy Living
programs, please contact Kanako Fukuyama
at (213) 873-5709 or kfukuyama@keiro.org.
www.keiro.org
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Volunteer Profile
Lillian Kitagawa & Jeff Murakami
Teacher Lillian Kitagawa and her grade school student
Jeff Murakami reconnect and share the joys of
teaching and volunteering as Keiro Lifelong Learning
Course Facilitators.
Class photo from 1969-70. Jeff is in the front row, Miss Hata (Lillian) is on the right
Over four decades ago, a young Jeff Murakami
entered Lillian Hata’s elementary school class as
a second grader. Fast forward to 2013 when Jeff
started facilitating Keiro’s Memory Kai course in the
South Bay and heard that another facilitator, Lillian
Kitagawa, remembered him as a former student. Not
recognizing the last name, Jeff did a bit of research
and realized he had a grade school teacher with the
first name Lillian but a different last name. A brief
email exchange between the two confirmed their
connection. Meeting over breakfast they agreed to
jointly facilitate Keiro’s Memory Kai course together
and to date the pair has completed three sessions
of this evidence-based program for participants at
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute.
Both facilitators enjoyed professional careers in
education. Lillian has been retired from teaching
for 13 years and served as primary caregiver for her
parents. After settling their affairs, she wanted to do
something to serve the community and read about the
Memory Kai facilitator training in Keiro’s Umbrella
of Care. By becoming a facilitator she could not only
help the community, but could also benefit from the
content, reinforcing her memory in the process.
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Jeff retired early from working in student affairs at
USC and has been actively involved with Gardena
Valley JCI. He also responded to a Keiro call for
volunteers to be trained as a facilitator. Like Lillian,
Jeff recognizes the value of the program content
and in looking ahead to supporting the needs of
his parents and others, considers his important
role in helping older adults to age well and live
independently for as long as they can.
When asked about what he gets out of being a
Keiro facilitator Jeff chuckles and responds,
“Facilitators get as much from it [as participants]…
and every time we facilitate a class, it reinforces the
techniques. It’s a helpful practice.” Lillian adds that
giving back to the community, along with creating
connections, is satisfying. “I think it’s a wonderful way
to learn by interacting and meeting with other people
who have the same interest and who are trying to
better themselves!”
“Every time
we facilitate
a class, it
reinforces the
techniques.
It’s a helpful
practice.”
Jeff and Lillian today
Keiro is grateful to Lillian and Jeff, and the hundreds
of volunteers who give so generously of their talents
and time to support Keiro’s health and wellness
programs to benefit our community.
To learn more about Memory Kai or how to
volunteer with Keiro please visit:
www.keiro.org or call (213) 873-5794.
Lifelong Learning with Keiro – Memory Kai
Memory Kai
Memory Kai is an innovative education program
that teaches practical techniques for enhancing
memory. Developed by the UCLA Longevity Center
and based on research conducted by Dr. Gary Small,
participants will:
• Learn methods to improve their memory
• Remember names and faces
• Recall numbers
• Discover factors that affect memory
Course Information
Memory Kai may be presented in various locations
in Los Angeles and Orange County.
• Classes meet four consecutive weeks for two
hours per session.
• Trained Keiro “coaches” facilitate in small group
settings in a lively interactive classroom.
• Classes use a multi-faceted approach to learning
presentations, group discussions, memory quizzes,
and homework assignments.
Who Should Attend
Adults, primarily 50 and older, who want to improve
or maintain their memory ability. It is not for people
with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
Course fee: $50. Waived for Keiro participants and
made possible by the Keiro Endowment Fund.
Registration required. Space is limited.
Please Email kfukuyama@keiro.org with the subject
“Memory Kai” and include your name, phone number,
and mailing address.
Our featured volunteers, Jeff and Lillian,
co-facilitate the Memory Kai Course
“The scientific evidence is compelling
that memory training techniques not
only improve everyday forgetfulness,
but they provide cognitive benefits
that can be sustained for years. Our
staff at the UCLA Longevity Center
is proud to have enjoyed a long-term
partnership with Keiro in offering
our Memory Enhancement Courses
in multiple locations throughout Los
Angeles and Orange Counties for
nearly a decade. Our mutual goal is
to help our community members live
longer and better.”
Gary Small, MD | Director, UCLA Longevity Center
Did You Know?
• 85% of older adults complain of difficulty
remembering names
• More than 50% of people age 50 and older note
memory changes
• Recent research has demonstrated that memory
training courses result in significant improvement
in memory ability
www.keiro.org
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Keiro Volunteer Fun Facts
YRS
57.88
YRS
14-96
AGE RANGE OF
KEIRO VOLUNTEERS
AVERAGE AGE
(Slightly older than the
2013 average of 50.24)
2,753
KEIRO VOLUNTEERS:
70
30%
%
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS
AT KEIRO IN 2014
FEMALE
MALE
(Up from 2,065 in 2013)
74:
The number of volunteers and staff
that have been trained to support
Keiro’s evidence-based programs,
like Memory Kai (since 2007)
Keiro is grateful to the thousands of individuals,
community & youth groups, organizations, clubs,
temples, and churches that contribute countless
hours throughout the years supporting our mission
of enhancing the quality of senior life in our
community. THANK YOU!
To learn more about volunteering with Keiro,
please visit www.keiro.org/volunteer or
email volunteer@keiro.org or call 213.873.5794
View Photos Online!
www.keiro.org/photos-of-the-month
www.facebook.com/keiro.iha
www.twitter.com/keiroliving
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NUMBER OF COMMUNITIES
OR CITIES REPRESENTED
39,219.57
TOTAL HOURS CONTRIBUTED BY
VOLUNTEERS TO KEIRO IN 2014
$1,033,043.47
*
ESTIMATED VALUE OF VOLUNTEER HOURS
The estimated California value of volunteer time helps
acknowledge the individuals who dedicate their time,
talents, and energy to making a difference for Keiro
residents and our community.
* Value of volunteer time is $22.55 on national average
and the California rate is $26.34 (2013).
DID YOU KNOW THAT VOLUNTEERS:
•
•
•
•
Enjoy longer lives
Have lower rates of depression and heart disease
Are better able to keep up with physical demands of life
Make a difference in people’s lives
BENEFITS OF
WALKING
MEMORY
40 minutes, 3x/week
protects the brain
region associated with
planning and memory
MOOD
Walking 30 minutes
a day can reduce
symptoms of
depression by 36%
BONES
4 hours a week can
reduce the risk of hip
fractures by up to 43%
BRAIN
WEIGHT
A daily 1 hour
walk can cut
your risk of
obesity in half
2 hours of walking
a week can reduce
your risk of stroke
by 30%
HEART
30-60 minutes most
days of the week
drastically lowers your
risk of heart disease
LONGEVITY
HEALTH
75 minutes of brisk
walking each week
can add almost 2
years to your life
Logging 3,500
steps a day
lowers your risk of
diabetes by 29%
GEnKi COnfEREnCE:
VETERAN’S EDITION
Saturday, August 22, 2015
A P R O G R A M O f T H E K AWA N A C E N T E R F O R H E A LT H Y L I V I N G P O W E R E D b y K E i R O
FREE EVENT!
The event is designed to share information,
resources, and services available through the
Veterans Administration (VA) to those that have
served our country and their family members.
REGISTER ONLINE AT:
Space is limited and reservations are required.
Reserve your spot- register today!
213.873.5710
www.keiro.org/veterans-edition-2015
OR CALL:
www.keiro.org
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Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from November 2014 - May 2015.
Bolded names indicate the individuals who are being honored with gifts to Keiro.
HATSUMI HELEN ADLER
Nancy Hathaway
Vivian & Harold Hirsch
Leland Lau
Timothy & Akiko Manaka
Mariko Oekawa
Carol Pompe
Paul & Marianne Yamaguchi
IVAN ISHIGURI
Alden & Teruko Uyemura
EDWARD A. KUWADA
Ellen, Eric and Nancy Johannsen
MICHIKO MACHIDA
Kenji & Sara Machida
NOBUYE DOIZAKI
James & Fumie Doizaki
GRACE KODAMA ITO
Joseph & Dianne Belli
Miyoko Enokida
Keiko Hamagiwa
Scott & Susan Hanada
Lynn Higashi
Haruko Honda
Patricia Hori
Beverly Ito
Audrey Lee-Sung
Sidney Love
Timothy & Marion Manaka
Joyce Miyabe
Colleen & Seitaro Miyano
Dennis & Wendy Mochizuki
Julie Naito
John & Shirley Nakaki
Eugene & Gale Nakano
Joanne Nishi
Yoshio Oshiki
Rie Sera
Darryl & Mona Shimazu
Shizuko Shiozaki
Dorothy Suzuki
Jim & Barbara Tabata
Karen Tanabe
Aaron Tanaka
Harry Tanikawa
Paul & Pearl Tokuda
Mitzi Toshima
Toyo Miyatake Studios
Diane Uyeda
Kris & Robin Vensel
Masami Yamada
Glen & Nadine Yoshida
SAKAE & YASUKO FUCHITA
Esther Fuchita
YUKO KONDO ITO
Roy Ito
KAY FUJIKAWA
Dale & Pat Fujikawa
Gary Fujikawa
Jim & Grace Fujikawa
Takashi & Sumie Horii
Kenny & Rita Imamoto
Brian & Patricia Kaneko
Norine Kita
Isamu & Barbara Kobayashi
May Matsumura
Jeanette Mitsuhata
Chisato Otani
Keiko Otani
Debra Peric
Jane T. Shimatsu
Dan & Kimi Watanabe
YOSHIO IWAMOTO
Iwamoto Family
HISANO AKASHI
Kathy R. Akashi
*
SHIRO AKUNE
Kenjiro & A. Akune
Toshi B. Iba
*
DORIS ARAKI
Alan & Susan Nomoto
YOKO CHIONO
Mary Chono
Neal & Ruth Kawazoe
Osamu & Akiko Miyamoto
Robert & Agnes Nagamoto
Suzye Ogawa & Chuck Taylor
Jimmie & Hiroko Yamamoto
FRED & MICHI DOHZEN
Jeffrey & Lorraine Dohzen
HERBERT DOI
Sally Chuck
James & Pamela Clauss
Janet Kessler
Shih-Li & Josephine Lai
Michael Lee
Judy Yoshida
Stephen Yoshida
TOSH FUJIMOTO
Deborah Cowley
Steven & Ruth Fujimoto
Isao & Janet Ono
Frank & Marian Sata
MICHIKO GINGERY
Takeshi & Yoshiko Oishi
HIDEKO HARADA
Haruo Harada
MATSU HIGA
Mark & Nancy Nagayama
*
BOB & KIMI KAIZOJI
Martha C. Fujimoto &
Russell Hirai
MARION KAJI
Naomi Nakata &
Michael Nakata
FREDERIC KAJIKAWA, SR.
Beverly Ito
Kendric & Lauri Kajikawa
EISUKE KAKITA
Mark & Nancy Nagayama
MISAKO KAMIFUJI
Yoshiko Koga
GEORGE KASAMATSU
Harry & Evelyn Asato
Kendric Kajikawa &
Lauri Manaka
TOMIKO & SHUNPAKU
KAWACHI
Dan & Setsuko Sakamoto
*
KYOKO KAWAGUCHI & SUMI
FUJISAKI
Kiyoshi & Susan Fujisaki
KIKI HIGASHI
MANKICHI MARTIN KINOSHITA
Marie Rollins
TSUGIO HIJI
Shawn & Marijane Miyake
LILLIAN KISHABA
Yoshiko Koga
TOSHIKO HIRASHIMA
Maxine & Lloyd Sakakihara
YUKIO & ALICE KUDOW
Dianne Odagawa &
Cindy Nakamura
*Roy & Ruth-Ann Kakuda
KOICHI HIROTA
Arthur & Sachi Hashima
IRENE ITOKO HORINO
Jim & Vera Hamano
SAM HOTTA
Martha C. Fujimoto &
Russell Hirai
Sueme Yamashita
YU CHAI HUANG
Marjorie Christensen &
Claire Christensen Family
AKI ISHIGURI
Alden & Teruko Uyemura
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ANNIE KUNEMOTO
Broome County Community
Charities, Inc.
SADAE KUNITAKE
Miyo Kunitake
KIYO MARUYAMA
Yaeko Aihara
George & Masako Ajioka
Sakaye Aratani
Joseph & Dianne Belli
Paul & Janice Fukushima
Stephen Hamano
Shigeru & Gertrude Hayashi
Robert & Mayumi Higa
Edith Horikawa
Toshi B. Iba
Beverly Ito
Kagawa Insurance Agency, Inc.
Bruce & Frances Kaji
Donald Kaneoka
Frank & Sachie Kawana
Tak & Lily Kobayashi
Audrey Lee-Sung
Timothy & Marion Manaka
Lori Matsuno
Shawn & Marijane Miyake
Robert & Eunice Miyatake
Georgette Murakami
Makoto & Lily Nakayama
Gary Oba & Janet Cromwell
Curtis Obi
Susan Ogawa
Takeshi & Yoshiko Oishi
Frank Omatsu
Faith Ono
Kathleen Sankey
Donald & Wendy Sasaki
Helen F. Shishino
Derick & Yoko Tagawa
Kenneth & Janie Teshima
Mikio & Margaret Tochioka
Paul & Pearl Tokuda
Toyo Miyatake Studios
Stuart & Frances Tsujimoto
Akira & June Watanabe
Doreen Watanabe
Joe & Chizuko Yamagawa
Fred & Alice Yamashiro
Betty Yumori
SEIGO NAKAGAWA
Aaron Tanaka
NATSU NAKAMINE
ICI Worldwide, Inc.
FRANK NAKAMURA
Faith Ono
FUMI NAKAMURA
Beverly Ito
George Nakamura
*
SAM NAKAMURA
Matsuye Fujitsubo
Alice Matoba
Robert Miyake
Donna & Craig Tanaka
Wong Family
Harry & Donna Yamashita
Ray & Jean Yamashita
SHIGESHI NISHIKAWA
Mitsuko Nishikawa
SHIZUE OGATA
Joyce Ogata Anderson
TSUTOMU GEORGE & ROSIE
OGURA
Glenn & Jean Ogura
FUSAYE OKAMOTO & MITSUKO
OKAMOTO
James & Joyce Seippel
CHIHARU OKAMURA
MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
Michael Okamura
Union Bank Foundation
KAY SHIMIZU
Jacqueline (Jackie) Kittaka
FRANK & MIYO SUZUKI
Teresa R. Suzuki
KIKUE SUZUKI
Barnes
*Miyuki
*Toshie & Joong Gil Park
KAZUKO TAKAHASHI
Art & Roseann Yoshida
CHIEKO TAKEDA
Yoneko Takeda
KAMETARO & UTAKO TAKEDA
Makoto & Julie Takeda
AYAME TAKESHIMA
Ikuko Shimizu
CHARLES & IRENE TAMBARA
Jo Ann Tambara
EDWARD SUICHI TANABE
*Elder Law Services of California
IRENE “ISH” TANABE
Daniel & Lori Ikeda
Steven & Julie Ikeda
AKIRA TANAKA
Kathleen Sankey
KIMIKO TANIJIRI
Katie Tanijiri
JAMES K. MITSUMORI
Sakaye Aratani
Joseph & Dianne Belli
Jo Ann Chinn
Mary Hatate
Kaiso Hosoda
Beverly Ito
Donald Kaneoka
Frank & Sachie Kawana
Audrey Lee-Sung
Shawn & Marijane Miyake
Takuro Nakae
Makoto & Lily Nakayama
Susan Ogawa
Takeshi & Yoshiko Oishi
James & Theresa Okimoto
Lillian Sakamoto
Kenneth & Janie Teshima
Mikio & Margaret Tochioka
Stuart & Frances Tsujimoto
Ruth Watanabe
Betty Yumori
GEORGE SAITO
Alden & Teruko Uyemura
AYAKO TOKESHI
Kelly & Rod Buck
Janice Fukai
Elaine Kimura
Mae Kimura
Charles Liao & Lily Lee
Jean Minami
Olga Morales
Trisha & Warren Murakawa
Kyoung Joo Oh & Dong Su Kim
Lee Rosen
Mary Senzaki
Scott Song & Cheryl Kono
Donald & Fusako Tokeshi
John Tokeshi
Joseph Tokeshi
Philip Tokeshi
Thomas & Suchila Tokeshi
Clement & Angela Yang
MARY TSUME SAITO
Alden & Teruko Uyemura
RICHARD TOSHIMA
Mitzi Toshima
HISASHI SAKAGUCHI
Gary Sakaguchi
SUMIKO TSUJIMURA
Kari Kuritani
MITSUYE SAKAGUCHI
Jeff, Nini & Cooper Sakaguchi
ETSUYO USHIROJI
Dick & Kazuyo Onaha
HIDEO SAKAHARA
Beverly Ito
Rie Sera
Aaron Tanaka
Yumi Yuge
HANA UYEMURA
Alden & Teruko Uyemura
HENRY & MILDRED MIYAHARA
Janice Girard
DOROTHY SERA
Ken & Bonnie Morimoto
*
SUENO MASUDA
Koichi & Lillian Kusano
HARUTO MASUTANI
Sei Masutani
*
KIKUYE MIYAMURA
Miyamura Charitable Fund
*
TARO MUKAI
The Mukai Family
RINGORO OKUNO
Yoneko Takeda
FUMIYO OMURA
Alden & Teruko Uyemura
TSURUMATSU OMURA
Alden & Teruko Uyemura
MARTIN Y. ONO
*Faith Ono
JANE YOKO OSHITA
*Gary Oshita
BILL SAITO
Alden & Teruko Uyemura
SAYE SAKAKI
Yoshiko Koga
JEAN YASUKO SAKAMOTO
Richard & Misako Kawano
BEN TSUTOMU SAWAI
Lisa Sawai
YURIKO SERA
Ben & Sumie Ishida
TOSHIRO & YETSUKO SETO
Scott & Catherine Seto
LILY KURITANI
Kari Kuritani
FUMIE MURATA
Ron Brown
HARUYO KUROIWA
William Montelongo
GEORGE NAGANO
A. M. & Grace Kurihara
KAZUMA KUROSAKI
Fusaye Kurosaki
Tom T. Kurosaki
LOUISE NAGANO
Toshikazu & Toshiko Okamoto
Umbrella of Care Spring/Summer 2015
SACHIKO TERRY NAKADA
Sheryl Miyamoto
Art & Roseann Yoshida
MIYOKO SHIBATA
Angie Rivera
Rie Sera
LAURA SHIBUYA
Mitzi Toshima
AKIRA & MUTSU SHIMIZU
Makoto & Julie Takeda
ICHIKI JAMES UYEMURA
Alden & Teruko Uyemura
JESSIE WATANABE
William & Karen Morimoto
SUSUMU WATANABE
The Brother and Sister Officers
of the Huntington Beach Police
Officers’ Association
MAGGI YAGUCHI
Yoshiko Koga
FUMI YAMANAKA
Mitzi Toshima
KIYOKO YAMASAKI
David & Michiko Yoda
YOSHIMASA & YAYOI YAMASAKI
Albert Yamasaki
SHIGEO YASUI
Claire Akune
YURIKO YOKOYAMA
Stanley & Ann Nakamoto
BEN YUMORI
Mike Kaku & La Donna Yumori-Kaku
* Asterisks denote one-time gift amounts of $1,000 and over.
Caregiver Support
Tips for Reducing Stress – SMILE!
According to the Family Caregiver’s Alliance, a
caregiver is an unpaid individual (a spouse, partner,
family member, friend, or neighbor) involved in
assisting others with activities of daily living and/or
medical tasks. And according to the 2009 California
Health Interview Survey conducted by UCLA, 25.3%
of Japanese American adults 50 years and older
who live in Los Angeles and Orange Counties are
caregivers. It’s surprising to see such a high number of
family caregivers within our community.
SUPPOR T
MANAGE
I NCLUDE
L AUGH
EMPOWE R
Managing another human being’s care and
coordinating the best care for them daily can be
difficult. The tremendous stress placed on caregivers,
can lead to uncomfortable feelings such as anger,
frustration, and sadness instead of peace and joy.
Do caregivers deserve peace and joy? Absolutely yes!
Below are things caregivers can do to reduce stress.
Just simply, SMILE:
Support one another and ask for support from family members.
Managing your stress and your own emotions is vital. Remember that as much
as your loved one’s quality of life is important, yOUR quality of life is as valuable.
Think about it, if you can’t manage yourself, how will you manage others?
including other family members and loved ones is essential. it’s important for
family caregivers to communicate, whether it is about your loved one’s level
of functioning, whether you need help, sharing your thoughts, etc. Although
it may be difficult to discuss this with family and loved ones through honest
communication about the realities of caregiving, having everyone on the same
page will reduce feelings of isolation and hopefully increase appreciation.
Did you know that studies show that laughter is the best medicine? it relaxes the
entire body, boosts the immune system, triggers the release of endorphins (the
body’s natural feel-good chemicals), and protects the heart by improving the
functioning of the blood vessels and increasing blood flow! it’s also contagious
and most importantly, increases happiness.
being a caregiver is a valuable thing. Remember that you are a strong individual,
and that by taking care of your loved one, you can help empower them to live a
fulfilling life. but don’t forget to take time for yourself too – whether by going for
a walk, listening to music, or attending a caregivers support group.
This article was originally published on
Keiro’s Genki Woman Blog. Please visit
www.genkiwoman.org for more
information on caregiving and support.
Be proud of yourselves as caregivers, continue to
love, be assertive, ask for help if needed, and also
remember to take some time for yourself!
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Master the Art of Philanthropy
5 Ways to Make Your Gifts Go Further
When you donate to the organizations that are
close to your heart, make sure your dollars will
make a meaningful difference. By planning your
contributions, you maximize tax savings and make
a personalized impact on Keiro.
1.
2.
3.
Pocket the tax deductions. If you make a
donation to Keiro now, we both can benefit.
Your generosity enables Keiro to continue
working diligently toward fulfilling our mission
of enhancing the quality of senior life in our
community and you receive a federal income tax
charitable deduction when you itemize.
Keep your accounts intact. An easy way to
make a generous gift is to make a bank account
payable on death (POD)* to Keiro. The savings
are there for you if you need them during your
lifetime, after which we receive them to support
Keiro.
Eliminate the tax bite on retirement plan assets.
Taxes can consume a substantial portion of your
retirement plan assets after your lifetime. For
this reason, many people use their IRAs to make
gifts to charity, such as Keiro, eliminating the
taxation of these assets. (Visit our website www.
keiro.org for another article, “What Your IRA
Can and Can’t Do”)
4.
Boost your retirement income. A charitable gift
annuity can support Keiro and benefit you. This
type of gift can provide you with supplemental
income or go toward providing steady payments to
a loved one, and the remainder of the gift goes to
Keiro.
5.
Live now, give later. Many people consider gifts
through their estates the perfect way to provide
support because they are able to help a cause that
has meant a lot to them or a loved one without
immediately giving up assets.
Interested in learning more about making
your gifts go further?
Please contact Audrey Lee-Sung, Director of
Development & Communications, at
(213) 873-5707 or aleesung@keiro.org
Or for more tax planning tips and other helpful
information, visit www.keiro.org.
This article is provided as an educational illustration and
is not professional tax or legal advice. Please consult your
professional advisor about your specific situation.
*State laws govern payable-on-death accounts. Please
consult with your bank representative or investment
advisor if you are considering this gift.
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Umbrella of Care Spring/Summer 2015
Donations
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from November 2014 - May 2015.
Roderick & Cindy Abe
Alan & Nancy Adachi
Stanley & Gladys Adachi
Aihara & Associates Insurance
Services, Inc.
Chiyo Aiso
Kenjiro & A. Akune
Minnie T. Allison
George Amimoto
Mitsuhiro & Hisae Arayama
Leonard & Sachi Auslender
Bank of America United Way
Campaign
The Benevity Community
Impact Fund
David & Gayle Berry
Marlene T. Berry
Boeing
Donna Bonnell
Maruko Bridgewater
Michael T. Brown
Mary Chono
Continuing Education for the
Nikkei Widowed, Inc.
Matthew & Donna Daday
Paul & Maria Dohi
Kevin Doi
Don & Marcia Dougherty
Edison International Employee
Contributions Campaign
Doris Elam
Faith United Methodist Church
FIA Insurance Services Inc.
Buckton & Teresa Fong
Kay Franke
Friends of Keiro Retirement Home
Sharlene Fujikawa
Misue Fujimoto
Yoshiaki & Akemi Fujimoto
Paul Fujinami
Hiroshi & Misako Fujisaki
Kiyoshi & Susan Fujisaki
Paul & Joyce Fujita
John Fukunaga & Cheryl Shojinaga
Sharon Furiya
Gardena Buddhist Women’s
Association
Wayne Ginoza
Raymond & Louise Guasti
Shig & Ann Hamachi
Kenneth & Carol Hamamura
Jim & Vera Hamano
Paul A. Hamasaka
Scott & Susan Hanada
Sherry Haraguchi
Nagiko Hashiba
Burt Hashiguchi
Kenneth & Dianne Hashimoto
Fumi Hattori
Franklin & Amy Hayakawa
Lynne Hayashi
Shigeru & Gertrude Hayashi
Edd & Nancy Hayashibara
Heisei Club & Miki Karaoke Club
Sueko Higa
Ayako Higashi
Sumi Hirasaki
Bruce Hirayama
Hiram & Janet Hironaka
Steven & Miyuki Holste
Shige Honda
Hoops For Friends, Inc.
R. M. Hori
Richard Hultman
IBM Employee Services Center
*Tsutomu Ige
Setsue Iinuma
Brian Ikeda
Harry & Eve Ikeda
Marion Ikeda
Theodore S. Ikeda
Thomas & Mabel Ikemoto
Eiko Imamoto
Yeiko Imamura
Eric & Elizabeth Inouye
Richard Ishibashi
Lonny & Ritsu Ishihara
Cherry Ishimatsu
Haruhiko & Yuko Ishimoto
Beverly Ito
Ito Properties
Iura/Okubo Family
Tadashi & Shigeko Iura
Yoko Iwaki
Hisashi & Junko Iwami
Fujiko Izumi
Japanese American Citizens
League - Pacific SW District
Japanese American Optimist Club
Girls Basketball Program
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation
Robert & Takako Joice
Reynold Kagiwada
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente Community
Giving Campaign
Arnold Kaji
Kendric & Lauri Kajikawa
Frank & Judy Kam
The Kamei Family Trust
Kathy & Yori Kanamori
Tsuneo Kaneko
Lori Kanogawa Johnson
Linda Kasai
George & Tamiye Kasamatsu
Noboru & Etsuko Kato
Ricky Kato
Katsu-ya Group Inc.
Karen Kawakami
Jessie Kawamoto
Frank & Sachie Kawana
Stanton Ogata & Paulina
Kawasaki
Mark & Becky Kawauchi
Glen & Carol Kazahaya
Keiro Retirement Home Residents’ Fund
Jennifer Kerr
Hyein Kim
Young-In Kim
Yoshiko Kishimoto
Lucy Kishiue
J. & Mariko Kobata
Abe T. Kochi
Robert & Cindy Kochi
Margie & Eric Cohen
Douglas & Judy Kosobayashi
Joan S. Koyama
Lisa Kunitake
Alan Kuramoto
Mary Kuroda
Edward J. Kurosumi
Joy Kurumada
Mike & Sayuri Kusakabe
L.A. Hompa Hongwanji Betsuin
Buddhist Women’s Association
Joshua & Deborah Lee
Lighthouse Takuyo Corp.
Little Tokyo Lions Club
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Susan H. Loo
Los Angeles Japanese Baptist
Church
Ted & Arlene Lustig
Eunice Maekawa
Lance Maemori
Mel & Karen Makabe
Kyle Maki
Timothy & Akiko Manaka
Timothy & Marion Manaka
Tsutomu Marumoto
Kaoru & Shigeru Mase
Randy & Amparo Masumoto
Aya Matsumoto
Don & Kathy Matsumoto
Edward Matsumoto
Harold & Mineko Matsumoto
Steven Matsumoto
Glenn & Karen Mayeda
James & Jean Michiuye
David & Terri Mitani
Jan C. Miyamae
Helen Miyamoto
Alan & April Miyatake
Iwao & Nancy Mochidome
Wendy Mochizuki
Eiko Mori
Kaori Mori
Ned Morimoto
Kirk H. Morri
Tamara Mowbray
Beverly & Lei Mukogawa
Nobuko Murakami
Yoshiaki Murakami
Tetsuo Murata
Bert & Kathryn Nada
Les Naka
Kyoko Nakamura
Arline M. Nakanishi
P. H. Nakashima
Warren & Elaine Nakasone
Takeshi & Patricia Nakayama
Nanka Wakayama Kenjin-Kai
Edwin & May Narahara
Irene & Ken Naruko
Ethel Nihei
Mae Niizawa
Reiko Nikaido
Nikkei Widowed Association
Eleanor Nishi
Michiko Nishida
Kelvin Nishikawa
Masato M. Nishikawa
Mary Nishisaka
John & Trudy Nishizu
Sandra & Karl Nobuyuki
Arthur T. Nozaki
Dick & Esther Numamoto
Nunokawa Survivors Trust
Michael & Donna O’Kane
Oda Family Charitable Foundation
Paul & Janet Ogasawara
Craig & Faye Ogawa
Ken Ogawa
Kenneth Ohtomo
Takeshi & Yoshiko Oishi
Eddie Taro Okada
Michael Okamura
Fumiko Okikawa
Mark Okino
Cynthia Okubo
Georgina Onaga
Orange County Sansei
Singles Club
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* Asterisks denote one-time gift amounts of $1,000 and over.
*Kasey Li & Carolyn Orida
William & Mary Osaka
Allan & Sally Osaki
Sheri Y. Osato
Takeyuki & Sharon Osato
Horace S. Oshima Living Trust
Richard & Ellen Oye
Robert & Masako Ozaki
Ernie Ozawa
John & Lynne Ozawa
Palos Verdes Baptist Church
Louise Park
Pasadena Buddhist Women’s
Association
Jane Patten
Presbyterian Women Of First
Presbyterian Church
Revocable Living Trust of
Harry N. Mitsuuchi
Dick & Arleen Sakahara
David Sakai
George M. Sakai
Kiyoshi Sakakura
Calvin Sakaniwa
Norman & Jocelyn Sakata
Hitoshi & Utako Sameshima Trust
San Gabriel Nikkei Seniors Club
Kathleen Sankey
Donald & Wendy Sasaki
Mark T. Sato
Mickey & Blanca Sato
Saturday Nite Live Karaoke Club
Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving
Joh Sekiguchi
Kayoko Sekiguchi
Gerald & Joy Sekimura
Sempra Employee Giving Network
Senshin Buddhist Women’s
Association
Shiatsu Association of America
Helen Shibata
Fumiko Shigemura
Winston & Ruth Shigenaga
Keiko Shimabukuro
Rokuro & Seiko Shimatsu
Darryl & Mona Shimazu
Manabu & Emma Shimoyama
Mike & Ashley Shinozaki
Gary & Paula Shirasago
Sierra Madre Issei Memorial
Foundation
Silicon Valley Community
Foundation
Carolyn Soto
Southern California Gateball
Association
Southern California Nanka
Karaoke Renmai
St. Mary’s Mens Club
Tei Sugi
Stephen & Chieko Sugita
Frank & Mae Suto
Merle Suwa
Toshiro & Shizue Suzuki
Pauline Takahashi
Richard & Alice Takahashi
Robert & Linda Takayama
Makoto & Julie Takeda
Kari Taketa
Hideyo & Mitzi Takimoto
Richard & Lynn Tambara
Keith Tanabe
Orian & Pearl Tanaka
Stacey Tanaka
Brian Taniguchi
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Susan Tanimura
Sharon Teramura
The Terasaki Nibei Foundation
Kenneth & Janie Teshima
Frances Tojo
Nobuo Tokunaga
Frances Tom
Sandra Tomita
Yutaka & Bruce Tomoike
Toyo Miyatake Studios
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Tri-Par Golf Club
Trico Trading Company, Inc.
Truist
Kenjiro Tsuji & Masako Shirai
Bette Uchida
Robert & Mae Uchida
Minoru Uehara
Tom Umeda
Umeya Rice Cake Company
Union Bank Employee Workplace
Campaign
United Way California Capital
Region
United Way, Inc.
Jody Uyechi
Tsuneo & Misuzu Uyeki
Kris & Robin Vensel
Ventura County Japanese American
Citizens League
Hiroko Wada
Michie Wakabayashi
Hisami Wakayagi
Russell & Jana Waki
Asa & Bernice Wakinaka
Eric & Sharon Wakuzawa
A. Jack Watanabe
Wayne Watanabe
Fumie Weckelman
Wells Fargo Community Support
Campaign
Tomoko Whiteley
Jane K. Winters
Women of St. Mary’s
Episcopal Church
Lisa Wong
William & Sylvia Wong
Kazuo & Helene Yakura
Russ Nomura & June Yamada
Sheila Yamaguchi
Masako Yamashita
Sally Yamashita
Tsuneko Yamauchi
Yamauchi Family
Marcella Yano
Ernest & Miyoko Yasukochi
Howard & Sumi Yata
John Yee & Betty Iseri
Dennis Yokoyama
Paul Yokoyama
Ronald T. Yoshihara
Fujiko Yoshikawa
Takeko Yoshimi
Roy Yoshimitsu
Dennis & Susan Yoshioka
Yoshioka Optometry Inc.
Edwin Yoshizawa
YourCause, LLC
Trustee for Chevron
Matching Employee Funds
Zenshuji Fujin-Kai
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Special Occasions Donations
Keiro gratefully acknowledges the following donors who contributed from November 2014 - May 2015.
Bolded names indicate the individuals who are being honored with gifts to Keiro.
Birthdays
YURIKO ABE
Frances M. Tom
HATSUMI ADLER
Michale Richards
MARY AKASHI
*Larie Izumo/The Akashi Family
MICHAEL ARAKI-KAWAGUCHI
Kiyoshi & Susan Fujisaki
TOMIKO BABA
Jeff & Joyce Duke
ELEANOR BROWN
Joanne H. Wong
HELEN C. ENDO
David & Debbie Endo
Kenneth & Margaret Shimada
KIM FONG
Wayne & Joyce Fong
MATSUE FUJIKADO
Emiko Murakawa
NORIKO FUJIMOTO
Emi Fujimoto
Michi Fujimoto
Tony & Yumi Honkawa
Brian & Miki Zeyak
MIEKO FUJIOKA
Keishin Kako
Takeshi & Yoshiko Oishi
Regina Sakurai
SHIZUKO FUJIOKA
Manabu & Eleanor Minami
SHIZUE FUJIWARA
William & Tomoyo Sugimoto
FUKIKO FURTNEY
Shari Momi
MITSUYE FURUYA
Harry & Joyce Furuya
Steve & Joanne Ishii
HOWARD GIN
Carolyn Jew
TOSHIAKI HAMAI
Kevin & Jill Lee
Emiko Takamatsu
MITSUKO HAMANO
Jim & Vera Hamano
TAZU HAMANO
Marjorie Currier
AIKO HANAMI-SHIBATA
David Hanami
MINEKO HASHIMOTO
Harry & Jane Kawahara
MAY HASHIOKA
Henry Hashioka
AKIKO HATTORI
Derek & Joan Tomita
TOSHIKO HATTORI
Mark & Donna Nakashima
YOSHIKAZU HAYASHI
Karin Hayashi
Kris & Robin Vensel
KIMIYE HAYASHIDA
Lily Nakao
MARY HIGASHI
George & Aiko Hatanaka
KATSUHIRO HIRANO
Keiko Hirano
Haruko Shimabukuro
TOMIYE HIRASHIMA
Naotoshi & Sandra Hirashima
YOSHIKO HIRATA
Ken T. Hirata
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SHIGEKO HIROTA
Dave Hirota
John and Marinel Hirota
TOYO HOSONO
Masako Mikami
FUJIKO HULTMAN
Loretta Hultman
HISAKO ICHIMURA
Toshinori Ichimura
FUJIYE IDEMOTO
Kunio & Agnes Idemoto
ETSUKO IGI
Tommy & June Takenaka
MAY MIYAKE
Tokuyasu & Ellen Takeuchi
MASARU OTA
Shirley Bear
JITSUKO TOZAKI
Ronald Tozaki
LILY MIYASHITA
Carolyn Soto
TOSHIKO OTA
John & Irene Ota
CHIYOKO TSUJI
Mary Kusuda
TERRY MIZUFUKA
Janice Mizufuka
YAE OYAKAWA
Lynn Matsumoto
David Oyakawa
KIMIKO TSUJI
Julie Dojiri
KYOKO MORI
Koji Mori
KIMI MOROE
Kazuaki & Miyoko Yamada
KUNIO MORRI
Kirk H. Morri
KIKUYE IKEDA
SONO MURAKAMI
Behzad Ben Naim
ROSE ITO
James & Lorraine Ito
NANCY NAGAMI
Keiko Otani
AIKO KADOWAKI
Satomi Nishimoto
ROBERT NAGAMOTO
Scott & Susan Hanada
Dean Nagamoto
CHIYEKO KAJIKAWA
Frederic Kajikawa
ISAMU KAKIBA
Jo Ann Asao
Byron & Bonnie Watanabe
Shirley Wong
MITSUYO KAKIBA
Rebecca Sato
Shirley Wong
KIYOKO NAKANO
Eugene & Gale Nakano
Hideo Nakano
RUMIKO SERA
Anne Kunitake
JESSIE WATANABE
Kathe Watanabe
Keith & Susan Watanabe
SUSIE NAKATANI
Karen Nakatani
KOGIKO NAYLOR
Nancy Taylor
KINICHI KONDO
Chieko Kondo
CHIYONO KONISHI
Carol Kawanishi
SAULANG LEUNG
Ted Lai
MONA M. LUTZ
Adelle Lutz
BETTY MAKABE
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Munetoshi Matsuda
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Carole R. Darr
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Kenneth & Carolyn Kakita
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Debra Takenaka
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Ken Ogawa
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Rich & Lynn Tambara
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Kazuharu & Yasuko Murai
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Diane Shibata
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Satoka Hanaoka
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Douglas & Judy Kosobayashi
Rose Sasaki
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Rod Shingu
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Karl & Nancy Kim
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Keiko Hirata
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Norman Sugano
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Kari Taketa
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Tokimi Okamura
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Chutarat Lo
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Fujiye Endo
Alan Okita
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Kazuaki & Miyoko Yamada
Yoshiro & Ryoko Yunouye
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Isamu Okuno
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FUMIKO TOJI
Robert & Suzanne Toji
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Ted Okushiba
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Randall & Susan Onishi
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Elaine Mimura
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Grace Oseki
Shirley Rivas
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Mary Kusuda
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Eddie Taro Okada
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Hana Kawano
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Yoshiko Kishimoto
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ITOKO KINOSHITA
Tom Kawaguchi & Matsuko
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Project Kokoro
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Retirement Planning Advisors
Rose Hills Flower Shop
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Sunnyland Organic, Inc.
Emiko Tagami
Dennis & Janet Takahashi
Susan Takahashi
Richard & Lynn Tambara
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