Memory Lane Thrift Store Seeking Beach Items for Fundraiser

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Hospice of Kona’s Memory Lane Thrift Store is seeking gently used boogie boards, noodles, coolers, sand toys, beach chairs and more for a special summer fundraiser.

All proceeds will benefit Hospice of Kona’s residential hospice home, Nakamaru Hale.

Donations may be made directly to Memory Lane Thrift Store, which is located at 75-5745 Kuakini Highway (where the old 7-Eleven used to be) in Kailua-Kona.

All donations are tax deductible; simply request a receipt after you drop off your items.

For more information, call the store at (808) 326-9293.

The fundraiser will be announced later this month.

“Vacationers and visitors leave behind a lot of great beach items,” said “Laura Varney, Hospice of Kona CEO. “Other vacationers and residents who are happy to save some money and at the same time donate to Nakamaru Hale will find this the perfect fundraiser.”

Hospice of Kona opened Memory Lane Thrift Store in 2010. It features carefully chosen, gently used clothing, furniture, beach items, household goods, jewelry and unique vintage items.

About Nakamaru Hale
Nakamaru Hale provides a comforting and compassionate home-like setting for hospice patients who need an alternative to home care. The residence accommodates up to five hospice patients for respite, transitional or longer-term care during their final months of life. The Hospice of Kona healthcare team works closely with patient, family and doctors as they develop a customized plan to care for physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. Nakamaru Hale sits on a scenic and peaceful coffee plantation in Holualoa.

For more information about Nakamaru Hale,  contact Hospice of Kona at (808) 324-7700 or email [email protected].

About Hospice of Kona
Hospice of Kona provides family-centered support, education and care for those approaching the end of life. The organization is recognized as the best resource to support and advocate for the terminally ill and their caregivers and to educate professionals, volunteers and the general public about hospice care and palliative care.