gaman and hard work that grew Little Tokyo.

and Trisha Murakawa will be honored at the upcoming “Showtime 2024” event.AADAPs 52nd anniversary benefit event will take place on Saturday.

elebrating AADAP’s 52nd anniversary.Mike Watanabe Leadership Award: Trisha MurakawaThe Mike Watanabe Leadership Award recognizes an extraordinary individual whose visionary leadership embodies the innovative spirit of Mike Watanabe.As president-elect of the Los Angeles City Council.

over its 50-year history the agency has broadened its mission and expertise to provide culturally competent treatment.health education and community support.

Murakawas family legacy of community service and her leadership as president of the El Camino Community College Board of Trustees further highlight her impactful contributions.

and providing unwavering support to their programs and mission.but all people in positions of loneliness.

the ability to identify problems within society and ones own community is quite easy.as well as a sense of empathy for those around him.

He observed the negative mental and physical effects of isolation.noting that little was being done to address this issue.