MEDIA RELEASE

The 13th annual Daniel R Sayre Memorial Foundation Awards Dinner is Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel. Special guest is Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona.

Silent auction starts at 4:30 p.m., followed by gourmet dinner and awards program. Tickets $80 per person.

The foundation is dedicated to providing essential life-saving equipment and training needed by the Hawaii County Fire, Rescue and Lifeguard Departments. Also, the foundation honors exceptional Hawaii County Fire Department personnel for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty.

Current needs include a Jaws of Life Rescue unit, stretchers, brushfire truck, ambulance, night vision goggles for chopper pilots, transportable repeaters, rope rescue system-pac kits , forward-looking infrared unit, coats, hats and gloves for cold weather rescues and specialized training courses.

The Foundation welcomes Silent Auction Donations of gift items, art, hotel and golf packages and donated excursions and services from the community to help our first responders to save lives.

To donate or attend, call 329-8069 or email: Info@DanielSayreFoundation.com, or visit: www.DanielSayreFoundation.com

The foundation was founded in 1998 to honor the life of Daniel Sayre, who passed away after suffering a fall while hiking in the Kapaloa Falls in Pololu Valley on the Big Island. Although valiant rescue attempts from the fire rescue team were unsuccessful, Daniel’s parents, Frank and Laura Sayre realized the importance of recognizing those employed by fire, rescue and emergency organizations.