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MARCH 3, 2021
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Interior designer Cathy Lee’s latest commercial project at the Ronald Mc- Donald House on Judd Hillside has truly been a labor of love. For over a year, she generously donated her time and services in designing the new two-story family recreation center, com- plete with a family room, gam- ing area, LEGO wall, kids tree- house, relaxation loft and more.
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the time) was given a commu- nity service project assignment for school. Nicki liked to sing and dance, so she decided to put on a kids’ charity concert at home and raised $1,100, which she donated to Ronald McDon- ald House.
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“She thought she was going to meet Ronald McDonald at his house,” recalls Lee. “She delivered the money, but it was a pivotal point because she got a tour of the house, sang some songs and met kids and sick children and the people who were staying there. Ever since then she’s been connected with giving back and charity and the Ronald McDonald House.”
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she’s been home and has full force been working with me on this project,” shares Lee. “For it to come full circle her senior year to be able to raise that much money by leading this organization that started there, and come full circle again to be with me to give this gift to the Ronald McDonald House is just unbelievable.”
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“It was important to me to make it as amazing as possible,” says Lee, noting that countless local contractors, craftsmen, artists and vendors also donated their time and service.
“What really brought this whole story home is, because of COVID, my daughter (now a student at Duke University) ended up taking the gap year in the spring when we were heavy involved in doing the design, so
To see more photos of the space, go to cathyleestyle.com.
Lee has been involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities since 2008, when her daughter Nicki (who was 8 at
What started as a school project has grown into the
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Vertigo Sufferer Credits ‘Ms. Bakka’ For Treatment
How effective is local acupuncturist Rabakka Fulkerson when it comes to helping others on the road to recovery?
Consider the testimony of Big Island resident Dottie O., who’s been living with chronic vertigo for more than 16 years and was in dire need of a new acupuncturist after her previous practitioner could no longer help her due to the COVID-19 shutdown.
According to Dottie, “The constant dizziness, nausea and altering appetite at varying degrees can be daunting ... so my condition got to the point where at times it was unbearable.”
Then last August, Dottie was flipping through the pages of Hawaii Tribune-Herald and saw an advertisement about Fulkerson, the owner of Cherry Healing Center in Hilo. With no other options and in desperate need of acupuncture treatment, Dottie quickly reached out for help.
“I called the service and was given an appointment and treatment immediately, even though it was past regular office hours,” she recalls. “I was extremely grateful.”
Since she began receiving treatments at Cherry Healing Center, Dottie has been able to
better “tolerate the symptoms of my vertigo.”
“Although it’s still a challenge dealing with my condition, through continued treatments with Ms. Bakka, I’m progressively able to function better, and I am sincerely appreciative,” she concludes.
At Cherry Healing Center, clients are offered the full range of acupuncture services, which strengthen the body’s defense mechanisms without the use of harsh chemicals. Many seek Fulkerson’s help because they’re hoping to lose weight, learn pain-management or be free of insomnia, anxiety or addiction issues.
Cherry Healing Center is located at 190 Keawe St., No. 33. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the center’s services, including its packages and membership program, call or text 489-4272, or visit cherryhealingcenter.com.
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