The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in partnership with Make-A-Wish® Hawaii granted 15-year-old Georgia teen Camron Hulsey her wish to tour the university’s marine biology program. Camron, who is battling cancer, hopes to one day attend UH Mānoa and aspires to become a marine biologist.
The two-day tour began with Mānoa Chancellor Robert Bley-Vroman leading a surprise welcome rally for Wish Teen Camron and her family. The rally included a Hawaiian oli (chant) and lei presentations, and culminated with Vice Chancellor Lori Ideta awarding Camron with a Conditional Certificate of Acceptance to UH.
The campus tour continued with a visit to the marine biology labs, Campus Center, Warrior Recreation Center and student housing. The second day was an exclusive visit to the university’s marine research facility on Coconut Island, which was playfully renamed “Camron Island” for a day in honor of her visit. Camron’s courage and unwavering optimism inspired all who were privileged to participate in her tour.
Aloha, Camron, from your new ʻohana at UH Mānoa!
