The 27th Joy of Food and Wine

Friday, September 19, 2025  | 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Halekulani  | 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815
Complimentary Valet Parking | Cocktail Attire

Join us for REHAB Foundation’s 27th The Joy of Food and Wine for an unforgettable evening that brings our community together in support of REHAB Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB). 

Enjoy a thoughtfully curated culinary experience featuring the talents of Chef Jason Peel and Chef Beverly Luk of Nami Kaze Hawaii, known for their innovative use of local ingredients and Japanese-inspired cuisine. Savor expertly paired wines from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and hors d’oeuvres crafted by Chef Kealoha Domingo of Nui Kealoha.

Event Highlights

Live music by Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning Honolulu Jazz Quartet and Cellist Joshua Nakazawa

Silent Auction, Raise the Paddle, and Live Auction

A powerful story from stroke survivor Rodney “George” Kam

We extend our deepest gratitude to our returning Title Sponsors Stanford and Kathy Carr and Clyde and Holly Kaneshiro, whose continued support helps us bring this incredible event to life. A special mahalo to our Event Chair, Dr. Laurie Tom, for her dedication and leadership in making this special evening possible year over year.

All proceeds from the evening will directly support REHAB Foundation’s mission to Rebuild Lives, Together – enhancing patient outcomes and advancing the future of rehabilitative care across Hawaii and the Pacific.

As the only acute rehabilitation hospital in the region, REHAB has provided vital healing, recovery, and hope for over 70 years – serving countless neighbors, friends, and families throughout our island community. 

Table Sponsorship Levels

To learn more about table sponsorship levels and benefits click here.

To reserve your table sponsorship, please download and complete the sponsorship form below.

To Pay by Check: If you prefer to pay by check, please make it payable to REHAB Foundation and mail it along with your completed sponsorship form to:

REHAB Foundation
226 North Kuakini Street
Honolulu, HI 96817

Other Ways To Donate

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

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

Mahalo for joining us for the 26th Joy of Food and Wine event on September 27, 2024

Your generous donations helped us raise over $320,000! All proceeds from the event help us continue to improve patient outcomes and make our mission of Rebuilding Lives, Together, a reality. 

This year showcased the exceptional talents of Neiman Marcus Honolulu Executive Chef Lance Kosaka and Restaurant General Manager Chef Alan Takasaki, with select wines paired by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. We were honored to have stroke survivor Jimmy Reis, his wife Kehau and a few REHAB staff join us to share his REHAB story with our event guests through the special video below:

Mahalo to our Sponsors

Title Sponsors

Stanford & Kathy Carr and Clyde & Holly Kaneshiro

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Governor Ben & Vickey Cayetano and Ginny Tiu

Silver Sponsors

Stephen & Gloria Gainsley
Janice Luke Loo
Paul & Rhona Lubomirski
Stanley Young
American Savings Bank & HMSA
Peter Backus
Judge Kevin S. C. Chang & Jennifer Isobe
Koga Engineering & Construction, Inc. & Unlimited Construction Services, Inc.
The Bob and Betty Wo Foundation & The Jim and Juanita Wo Foundation

Culinary & Wine Sponsors

Additional Support Provided By

Mahalo to our Donors

AC Hotel’s The Dotted Line
‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach
Alaska Airlines
Aloha Collection
Arlene Bassett
Big Island Candies
Bishop Museum
Stanford and Kathy Carr
Neill and Liz Char
Costco Waipahu #485
David Shepard Hawaiʻi
Duke’s Waikiki
Element One Designs
Elsie Hu
Fujioka’s Wine Times
Kamea Hadar
Halekulani
Hau Tree Lanai at 
Kaimana Beach Hotel
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival
Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Hawaiian Airlines
Garret Hayashi
Christina May Ho
Honolulu Theatre for Youth
HouseMart at Ben Franklin Crafts
Izakaya 855 Aloha
J. Dolan’s Restaurants
John Lederer, MD
Ko Olina Golf Club
Kualoa Ranch
Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts
Mitchell A. Kysar
Lynn Madden
Makai Moments
MARA Honolulu Restaurant and Bar
Marsha Nadalin Salon + Spa
Gordon Mau
McKinley Car Wash
Mugen in ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki
MW Restaurant
Neal and Lynette Lo Kanda
PAI Honolulu
Pure Joy Day Spa
Rainbow Drive Inn
Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland
Roy’s Hawaii Kai
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sommbox
Tracy Saiki
David Shepard
Tea at 1024
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Don Thompson & RNDC Hawaii
Tom Eddy Winery
Laurie Tom, MD
Tori Richard, Ltd.
Twin Fin Waikiki
UMI by Vikram Garg
Wai Kai
Wailea Golf Club
Wayfinder Waikiki
Buzz and Kitty Wo
Jasper Wong & World Wide Walls
Gene and Debbie Wong
Vernon Wong
Zippy’s

We’d like to extend a heartfelt mahalo to our Event Chair, Laurie Tom, MD, Title Sponsors, Board of Directors and our invaluable partners Warren Shon, Chef Lance Kosaka, Chef Alan Takasaki, Amy Tomita, Chef Shaden Sato, Sayaka Inoue, Mr. Davide Barnes, Cristiana Okada. To our Emcees, Kim Gennaula and Guy Hagi, and Auctioneer Eric Schiff mahalo for your time and talent; and to our REHAB staff and volunteers for making this year’s event possible.