Hawaiian lei maker in Brooklyn raises funds for family devastated by Maui wildfire
A lei maker from Hawaii has been helping raise funds for a family back home left devastated after a massive wildfire destroyed part of Maui last month.
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Sep 10, 2023, 10:37 PM
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9h agoA lei maker from Hawaii has been helping raise funds for a family back home left devastated after a massive wildfire destroyed part of Maui last month.
Gina Kananipua, of Oahu, traveled to Brooklyn for a workshop to teach others how to make leis, smudge wands and other colorful Hawaiian items.
Kananipua tells News 12 that the family from Lahaina lost their home and a loved one.
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"I'm amazed that people in New Jersey as well as New York really care about Hawaii. It makes us feel really seen and appreciated,” says Kananipua.
So far, over $2,000 has been raised through the sale of the green leis and the workshops. All profits will go directly to the family.
