By GWEN MURANAKARAFU SENIOR EDITORFive women who are pillars of strength for their communities and families were recognized in an uplifting celebration on May 5.

contact Gail Matsui at matsui.Members of RS20 showed resilience and determination despite the challenging weather and made use of their teamwork and assertiveness throughout the planning and conducting of the fundraiser event

Translation was provided for the monolingual Japanese attendees.Francis Xavier Japanese Catholic Center (formerly Maryknoll).passing the community tradition started by them to KSCA and JAMA in 2023.

KSCA President John Kanai and JAMA President Barry Goy.the annual Nikkei Health Fairs in Little Tokyo were offered by the dedicated members of the Taisho Club for 38 years.

they made the yearly event possible for as many as 800 participants.

and have plans to continue the tradition into the future.followed by second and third-place winners Selah Shimazaki andSo Hart.

The program started in October 2023 and ends in April 2024.com or visit the Rising Stars Program website: www.

It was one of my highlights of 2024 and I hope I can return next year with my RS20 friends and golf.establish a deeper sense of cultural awareness.