Full Life

10/17/2026

🎳🏅 STRIKING SUCCESS! FULL LIFE ATHLETES SHINE! 🏅🎳

A big MAHALO and congratulations to our amazing Full Life athletes who competed in the Special Olympics West Hawaiʻi Regional Bowling Tournament on October 4! ❤️

From every roll to every celebration, our athletes showed determination, sportsmanship, teamwork, and plenty of aloha! 🌺 Their hard work and enthusiasm remind us that the greatest victories come from giving our best, supporting one another, and having fun along the way.

At Full Life, EVERY achievement deserves to be celebrated! 🙌

Help us cheer on our incredible athletes! Drop a 🎳 or ❤️ in the comments to show them some love!

Way to go, Team Full Life! You’re ALL champions in our eyes! 🏆💙

10/13/2026

🌺 From Hawaiʻi to Capitol Hill: Ian’s Voice Matters. 🇺🇸

We’re proud to share the words and experience of Ian Kow, a Direct Support Professional with Full Life Hawaiʻi, who recently had the honor of representing Full Life, Hawaiʻi, and DSPs across our community in Washington, D.C. through ANCOR’s 2026 DSP Ambassador Program.

What began as an opportunity to learn about advocacy became something much bigger: finding his voice and using his experience to speak up for the DSP workforce and the people we support. 💙

During the program, Ian developed skills in advocacy, storytelling, media engagement, community partnerships, and connecting with lawmakers. He also connected with DSPs from across the country and discovered something powerful—the challenges and successes experienced by DSPs in Hawaiʻi are shared by communities nationwide.

On Capitol Hill, Ian met with Representative Jill Tokuda and the offices of Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, sharing firsthand perspectives on the essential work DSPs do and the challenges facing the workforce.

✨ “I’m incredibly grateful to Full Life for supporting the opportunity to represent our DSPs, the people we support, and our Hawaiʻi community on a national level.” — Ian Kow

We couldn’t be prouder of Ian for stepping forward, and helping ensure that the voices of DSPs are part of the national conversation.

Mahalo, Ian, for representing Hawaiʻi with heart, dedication, and purpose. 🌺💙

10/09/2026

🏀❤️ MAHALO, WEST HAWAIʻI! ❤️🏀

You showed up. You gave back. You made a difference! 🙌🌺

A huge mahalo to everyone who supported the Special Olympics Badges & Buckets fundraiser at Walmart Kona, September 11–13!

👮🏽‍♂️ Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi Police Department for helping raise funds & awareness
🛒 Mahalo to Walmart Kona
🙌 Mahalo to our amazing volunteers
❤️ And mahalo to EVERYONE who donated!

Every dollar helps Special Olympics athletes compete, connect & shine! 🥇✨

This is the power of community. 💜

10/05/2026

🌟 From Direct Support Professional to Advocate & Leader! 🌟

We’re incredibly proud of our DSP, Ian Kow, who recently traveled to Washington, DC, as part of the 2026 DSP Ambassador Program! 🇺🇸💙

Over an inspiring week, Ian joined DSPs and leaders from across the country to grow as a professional, advocate, and leader—and to make his voice heard on behalf of the people he supports.

The Ambassadors took part in training focused on advocacy, storytelling, media, public relations, and professional leadership, then joined more than 335 ANCOR leaders for the 2026 Policy Summit.

The experience culminated on Capitol Hill, where DSP Ambassadors joined their peers for 300+ congressional visits, sharing their experiences and advocating for policies that strengthen the DSP workforce and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 🏛️

Beyond the training and advocacy, Ian had the opportunity to connect with DSPs from across the country, exchange ideas, build professional relationships, and become part of a nationwide community of advocates.

🎓 Congratulations, Ian, on completing the DSP Ambassador Program! Your voice, experience, and dedication matter—and we’re so proud to see you stepping into this next chapter of advocacy and leadership.

Thank you for representing Full Life Hawaiʻi and helping shine a light on the vital work DSPs do every day! 🌺💙

10/03/2026

🎨🌺 IT’S TODAY, HILO! 🌺🎨

The 19th Annual AHA Art Festival is happening TODAY at Prince Kūhiō Plaza! 💜

✨ 30+ Silent Auction artworks
🖌️ 25 Artist entrepreneurs
🤝 12 Community organizations
🎶 10 Entertainment acts
🎤 9 Speakers
❤️ 1 YOU!

📅 TODAY — Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Prince Kūhiō Plaza, Hilo

Come discover incredible original art, support disabled artists and entrepreneurs, connect with your community, and celebrate creativity, accessibility & belonging! 🌈

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family and come find something beautiful!

🌺 See you TODAY in Hilo! 🎨💜

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

🎨🌺 **JUST 1 DAY TO GO!** 🌺🎨

Hilo, are you ready? 💜 Tomorrow, the **19th Annual AHA Art Festival** brings together creativity, community, inclusion, and incredible Hawaiʻi Island artists!

✨ **SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3**
⏰ **10 AM–3 PM**
📍 **Prince Kūhiō Plaza, Hilo**

🖌️ Discover original artwork
🛍️ Support disabled artists & entrepreneurs
🤝 Connect with your community
🌈 Celebrate creativity, accessibility & belonging

Bring the family, come find something beautiful, and help us celebrate the amazing talents of Hawaiʻi Island! 💜🌺

**See you tomorrow in Hilo!** 🎨

10/02/2026

What a beautiful day of connection, community, and aloha! 🌺🤝

On September 10, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce hosted a sold-out Governor’s Luncheon at the stunning Fairmont Orchid. The event brought together local businesses, community leaders, and community members for meaningful conversations, connection, and an opportunity to hear from the Governor.

Full Life was proud to be there with a resource table! 💙 We loved meeting and networking with so many incredible local businesses, sharing more about the work we do, and building meaningful relationships throughout our community.

Mahalo nui loa to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce for creating such a wonderful opportunity to come together. We’re grateful to be part of this community! 🌺