This week on “Emme’s Classic Island Moments” join Emme Tomimbang on a special program profiling some of Hawaii’s inspirational and courageous sprits. She pays tribute to three people who have fought against incredible odds and faced their health challenges head on.

 

Special guests include:
• Cancer advocate, the late Chris Pablo
A community leader battling with leukemia, Pablo shares his philosophy of living one’s best life moments. He lived 12 years after being diagnosed with leukemia and helped others also stricken with cancer. Chris passed away last year, but his life and legacy will be remembered by many whose lives were touched by this brave and courageous spirit.

 

• Female surfer Bethany Hamilton
In her first in-depth Hawaii interview, Emme talks with Bethany on Kauai as she reveals an inspirational story of the triumphs and struggles of being a teen surfer, losing her arm to a shark attack. A full length feature film titled “Soul Surfer” will be released later next year based on the life of Hamilton and her story of hope and determination.

 

• American golf legend Arnold Palmer
The legend of golf made other headlines in 1998. Palmer became an advocate spokesman for prostate cancer screenings after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He talks about his bout with the disease, his recovery and how he got “back on course.” Palmer is living proof that early prostate cancer screening can indeed give you quality of life.

 

These inspiring stories on “The Comeback Kids” illustrate the triumph of the human spirit and how they each faced adversity and ultimately turned their lives around.

 

 

Tune into “Emme’s Classic Island Moments” on Sunday, June 6, 2010
from 6:00-7:00pm on KFVE – Your Home (Channel 5)!

 

Brought to you by: Kaanapali Beach Hotel, The Queen’s Medical Center and City Mill.
Closed captioning provided by Stanford Carr Development.