The 28th Joy of Food and Wine

 

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Halekulani  | 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815
Complimentary Valet Parking | Cocktail Attire

 

 

We’re turning up the flavor for the 28th Annual Joy of Food & Wine for an unforgettable night of incredible cuisine, fine wine, and heartfelt impact, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Halekulani Hotel.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our returning Title Sponsors, Stanford and Kathy Carr and Clyde and Holly Kaneshiro, whose generosity and commitment make this evening possible. We also offer a special mahalo to our Event Chair, Dr. Laurie Tom, for her continued leadership and dedication in bringing this meaningful event to life each year.


Evening Schedule

5:00 P.M.
Champagne & Hors d’oeuvres | Garden Courtyard 

Hors d’oeuvres by Chef Shaden Sato of Halekulani
Live Entertainment by Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winning Pianist Maggie Herron

6:00 P.M.
Dinner & Program | Ballroom

Aloha & Welcome by Emcees Kim Gennaula & Guy Hagi 
Inspiring patient story of Ivan “Kaulana” Duldulao 
Dinner by Chef Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka of Halekulani
Wine Pairing by Warren Shon of Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits 
Live Entertainment by Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winning Mana Music
Silent & Wine Auction
Lucky Draw
Live Auction & Raise the Paddle with Auctioneer Eric Schiff

8:30 P.M.
Evening Concludes


Other Ways to Donate

Can’t attend? You can still make an impact through one of the following ways!

Support Our Auction

Support REHAB’s mission

 

To participate in our auction or to learn more about the event, please contact Kara Yoshiyama by phone at (808) 566-3451 or by email at kara.yoshiyama@rehabhospital.org.


Volunteer with us!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our event a success. 
Interested? Please complete the interest form below.

 


Mahalo to Our Sponsors

Mahalo to Our Donors

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines 
AC Hotel Honolulu
Bishop Museum
Blue Note Hawaii 
Chao Hawaii 
Stanford & Kathy Carr
Neill & Liz Char
Consolidated Theatres 
Corepower Yoga Ward
Will Crowley
Caroline Cutter
Duke’s Waikiki
Element One Designs
Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei
Espacio The Jewel of Waikiki 
Five Birdies 
Four Seasons Ko Olina 
Halekulani
Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival 
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra 
Hawai’i Theatre Center
HIDE Sushi
Honolulu Theatre for Youth
Island Insurance
Kualoa Ranch & Private Nature Reserve
Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts
Memoirs 
Mitch Kysar
Dr. John Lederer
Gordon Mau
Manoa Chocolate Hawaii 
McKinley Car Wash
Moon Gate
MW Restaurant
MUGEN
Mutual Publishing 
Brad Nicolai
Sodexo Healthcare 
STRIPSTEAK
Tea at 1024
The Ritz Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach 
Mark Teruya
Dr. Laurie Tom
Tom Eddy Wines
Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf 
Wailea Golf Club 
Aubrey Wood
Jasper Wong
Vernon Wong
Zippy’s Restaurants

Relive the magic from last years event:

 

27th Joy of Food and Wine

 


Thank you for being a part of this long standing tradition that supports and celebrates REHAB's mission of Rebuilding Lives!

As the only acute-care rehabilitation hospital in Hawaii, REHAB has been a vital source of healing and hope for friends, neighbors and countless members of our community for over 70 years.

REHAB Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). Our federal tax ID number is 99-0241634. All gifts stay in Hawaii and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Established in 1984, The REHAB Foundation supports the REHAB Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB)’s mission to rebuild lives together with individuals, families and communities by providing exemplary patient care for those with physical and cognitive disabilities in Hawaii and the Pacific, utilizing a continuum of rehabilitation services that are advanced through education, technology and research.

 

 

REHAB Hospital of the Pacific is Hawaii's only independent Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF).