Giving Flights. Extending Life

Giving Flights. Extending Life

Our Mission:

The Scott S. Craun Foundation is a non-profit charity created by Scott Craun (1975-2011), a registered nurse in Honolulu, Hawaii. Before Scott passed away from Multiple Myeloma, he took the initial steps to establish a fund that could perpetually aid island-bound cancer patients. Multiple Myeloma is a rare blood cell cancer. Scott's know-how as a health care provider AND a cancer patient lent his mission a laser focus on a specific population. Relatively, there are not many myeloma patients in Hawaii (less than 400). The nearest support groups are in California. This charity will make an important difference in the quality of some of these lives. Like Scott, these patients were told, "You have an 'incurable cancer.' Eventually, you will have to take a break from your work. And the most specialized treatment centers are 2500 miles away."


Scott's wish is to provide Hawaii's myeloma patients (or one family member/care-giver) with round-trip airfare to the Continental US for any oncologist-recommended treatment not available in Hawaii. Stem cell transplant, for example, can be a key to prolonging life--sometimes by years--as it was for Scott. Twice Scott experienced the hardships of this relocation for transplant. Scott had many of us to help him through this burden and he was eternally grateful; many other patients are not nearly as networked. Scott became acutely aware of their immediate need. He left behind documents outlining a non-profit based on incremental goals and longevity as priorities over huge sums of money. Ultimate success means for us to be still providing at least one annual flight on the day Hawaii is capable of all specialized myeloma patient technology. Or, even better: on the day MM is no longer deemed "incurable."


To turn Scott's efforts into reality, we will need your help. One annual donation per person--of any amount--is welcomed, along with your suggestions, fundraising ideas, and maybe a few volunteer hours at our events. All who donate will receive a personal message from our foundation updating you on our balance, expenses, number of donors, upcoming fundraisers, and goals. The specific language in our tax exempt 501(c)3 will be transparent to all. We report to every single donor as if they were an investor, beacause they are. The way we give to patients will be on a very personal basis, and we'll share those stories here. Thank you, stay tuned, and thanks to Scott for pointing us in the right direction! We're going to take what he started . . . and keep it going for as long as there is a demand.

Scott S. Craun Foundation. Domestic Nonprofit Corporation, State of Hawaii File No. 235294 D2.

Make out checks to: / send mail to:
Scott S. Craun Foundation
2700 S. King Street
Unit 11564
Honolulu, HI 96828
ph. (808) 772-0408

CraunFoundation@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Thanks for you response and Support 6.20.06

Thank you everyone. All of the positive thoughts, prayers, and support we have received have been wonderful. I am still not sure how I'll use this blog. As a semi daily journal for myself (as a little release), which in turn keeps everyone else up to date, or an occasional snippet from time to time. The suspense, oh the suspense. As for Serena I am sure she'll throw something up here at sometime. She has been checking the blog when she gets home from work and has read every one's comments.

So, for now I just want to say thank you again, and please feel free to pass on the e-mails I have sent to other friends and old school chums whom you may still be in contact with..... It's nice to hear from everyone, and a pleasant surprise to hear from people you've been out of contact with for so long...

For some reason, the saddest part of my day is when I read e-mails and comments from everyone. I am not sure why I get so chocked up and teary eyed. It's not like you have posted your pictures on the e-mails.... :) But it does. I guess all the love and support is a daily reality check that I need to remind me that my body is in a fight for it's life. I have been called stubborn once or twice over the years. Hard to believe I know. First off have you ever heard of a man being stubborn? I must be a trend setter.... Any who Serena told me that now is a time that my stubbornest may really come in handy to help me put this disease in it's place. sorry off the subject there, back to the point. After I read your e-mails, get chocked up, shed a few tears and blow my nose I feel great emotionally, recharged. So if you plan on sending more it maybe a good investment idea to buy stock in Kleenex or Puffs first. Thanks again. Scott

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow what a beautiful couple. I am so sorry to hear about your health, but if anyone can overcome this it would be you!!! I will put you in my thoughts and prayers each and every day. Stay strong and keep laughing.

Angie Brenneman (Watson)

Anonymous said...

maybe we should buy stock Kleenex or Puff stock together

Anonymous said...

Hey Scott...you both are in my thoughts and prayers...Your passion for life will get you through this gracefully and with ease. don't hesitate to let me know if you both need anything...

sweet:) Marie Sabado Seabolt

Anonymous said...

Hey from Alaska, Scraun and Serena, and all friends and family of the Craun's. This blog is well done and I thank you two for sharing so much of your private life and being so open. It is one more positive step toward my style of dealing with news like this from a dear friend: get as much information as possible--and keep yourself in the loop. It helps to feel involved in the battle--and I'm a fairly resourceful guy to have in your corner in a fight. Count on me upon my September return to Honolulu. All of Scott and Serena's friends and family who are reading are encouraged to contact me anyday anytime about anything--including what it feels like to wear a dead boar on your head after much cheap wine. Positive thoughts your way throughout every day. Jon Wilson. jonwilson@rocketmail.com 907-590-6321

pam said...

Hi Scott! Positive thoughts and prayers are with you always! Hang tough!!!! Pam(Ryan's mom)

Unknown said...

Now that the lump that has been in my throat since receiving your email a few days ago has shrunk, I can write to you.
Scott...It seems like just yesterday that we were struggling through the Maui Marathon together. Like the marathon, this is another race that you can defeat and conquer. There will be hills to climb and a finish line that may seem so far away but you will get there!
Serena...We didnt get to spend a great deal of time together in Hawaii but I do know this about you, Scott has chosen a strong and awesome woman to not only cheer him through this race but to run beside him, help him defeat the hills and conquer the finish line.
(Can you tell I was a cheerleader...lol). Anyways, you BOTH are amazing people and are BOTH in the prayers of many! Sending much love and many hugs across the miles,
Heather Brooks Esslinger

Anonymous said...

scott this blog is a brilliant idea on so many levels.

know that all of us are behind you, supporting you, in what is to ultimately be your victorous recovery.

..the trail to the summit may be long, difficult, and even impossible. but those who do make it to the top truly never had a doubt to begin with.

Anonymous said...

wow, it's been a long, long time. i'm sorry you hit a rough spot. i've had brain surgery 3 times so i kind of know where you are. if i got through that, you will get though this...no doubt:) feel free to contact me. acraun13@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

We are thinking of you; praying for you; we know you can beat this. We love you.

Anonymous said...

Hey Scott! Heard about your blog from Leigh. I'm so happy you're doing this...it's genius....so, I'm assuming it was Serena's idea. (Hee hee). I miss seeing you at work. Don't worry, Mike, Ted and Gary try their best to make up for your shit talking, though. It's a valiant effort on their part, but alas, those are some big shoes to fill! I hope today was a good day for you. I think about you everyday, and try to send you good energy and thoughts when I do. You are definitely loved, Scotty. (WHY, is beyond me!!? I've always thought you were a big prick, myself. But I digress.) You're OUR PRICK. And we wouldn't trade you for all the pricks in the world. I LOVE YOU! All My Love & Aloha- Malia Hecomovich