HWLF has held annual fundraisers since 1991. The fundraiser has evolved over time into a gala event, including silent auctions, raffles, song, dance, and general merriment. HWLF is proud of its honorary chairs and acknowledges their considerable effort in making each fundraiser a success.
Past Honorary Co-Chairs:
- The Honorable Mazie Hirono
- The Honorable Patsy Mink
- Governor Linda Lingle
- Governor Benjamin Cayetano
- The Honorable Chief Justice William S. Richardson
- The Honorable Betty Vitousek
- Mayor Mufi Hannemann
- Mary Ann Barnes
- Joan Bickson
- Dolly Ching
- Robert F. Clarke
- John C. Couch
- Shelly Tadaki Cramer
- Allen Doane
- Walter A. Dods
- Roger Drue
- Richard L. Humphreys
- Julia Sia Ing
- Melvin Y. Kaneshige
- B. J. Kobayashi
- Faye Kurren
- Kitty Lagareta
- Constance Lau
- Tom Leppert
- Arlene Lum
- Dee Jay Mailer
- Gladys Quinto Marrone
- Sherry Menor-McNamara
- Wayne Minami
- Lance Mizumoto
- John Monahan
- Karen Nakamura
- Cameron Nekota
- Sheree Nitta Stewart
- Emily Reber Porter
- Crystal Rose
- Martha Smith
- Donna Tanoue
- Jane B. Tatibouet
- Joanne Toledo
- Keith Vieira
- Mark Yamakawa
- Glen Zander
Past Fundraisers:
- 2022: Fantasea
- 2019: Swashbuckler Soiree
- 2018: We Love Rock ‘n’ Roll
- 2017: International Intrigue at the Embassy Ball: Get Smart with Jane Bond
- 2016: Shame of Thrones: Election is Coming
- 2015: Boots N Bling: A Country Western Soiree
- 2014: Hollywood: A Night of Stars
- 2013: Back to the Future
- 2012: Super Hero Smash!
- 2011: Hawaii 5-OH!
- 2010: The Über Awards: Stepping onto the Red Carpet for Glory or Shame
- 2009: Mystery on the Orient Express