The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa in partnership with 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 , 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!
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