#Jamil Newirth
Maui attorney Jamil Newirth turns brain cancer journey into hope for others
August 9, 2024 · 6:47 PM UTC
Maui resident Jamil Newirth was just 32 years old when he was given a terminal brain cancer diagnosis. He was told he had about 17 months to live. That was 12 years ago. Newirth, now 44, beat the odds thanks to a novel cancer vaccine developed by UCLA neurosurgeon Linda Liau, MD, PhD.
Maui-based nonprofit provides financial assistance to wildfire survivors living with cancer
December 19, 2023 · 3:30 AM UTC
In response to the August fires on Maui, UVSC announced additional efforts to help cancer patients that are dealing with trauma and loss caused by the devastation of the fires and financial challenges from their cancer diagnosis.
Trucker Dukes Memorial 5K Proceeds Awarded to Maui’s Kahalau Au Hoon
June 25, 2018 · 9:47 PM UTC
The Au Hoon family says they are grateful and that the money will be used to help pay medical bills as Kahalau enters her second year of treatment for neuroblastoma.
Trucker Dukes’ Week: Events Held in Honor of Maui Boy
March 9, 2018 · 8:21 PM UTC
Family and friends of a Maui boy who passed away last year after a battle with pediatric cancer, have organized a memorial 5K and golf tournament in his honor.