AMID a challenging period in her life, Kalei Mau expressed her gratitude for seeing her family 'safe, alive, and together' after a devastating wildfire in her homeland of Hawaii.
Kalei Mau on the Maui wildfire in Hawaii
In a heartfelt note on Instagram, the former Philippine national player and Hawaiian native shared her thoughts and prayers on the people of Maui who endured difficult losses and were displaced during the tragedy.
Less than a month since the demise of her Aunt Hana, Mau also revealed that her brothers were among those who lost their homes in the Maui wildfire.
"While grieving the greatest loss in our family, my brothers have just lost their homes and all of their belongings in this devastating tragedy but I thank God my family is safe, alive, and together at this moment," Mau said.
"If there is one thing I am certain about our people of Hawai’i, is that when we come together in unity, we persevere and kōkua [help] each other and our ‘Aina [love] in ways unimaginable," she added.
Mau raised a call for help for the people of Hawaii.
"To my mainland friends that have ever visited our islands and have recieved the Aloha our people so freely give, I ask you to please donate / help if you are in a position to. Info and links in my bio and highlighted story. “KŌKUA MAUI" [Help Maui]. Anything helps. Mahalo Nui Loa [Thank you very much]," Mau said.
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