Maile, 10, and AJ, 11, Asuncion pose with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Operation Santa event held at the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center. Courtesy photo

Liz May, the Community Service chair of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, collaborated with Kehau Kahanu from the Department of Native Hawaiian Health to organize a special gifting event.

On Dec. 8, the gathering took place at the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center. A total of 150 carefully selected children, who are fire survivors living in West Maui, had the opportunity to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Each child received a gift bag filled with treats and the gift cards.

The children also had the opportunity to write a letter to Santa. Additionally, the staff captured the moment by providing each child with a photo of their experience with Santa as they received their gift.