Miki Crutchfield is a counselor with the First Year Experience program at Kapi‘olani Community College. Once asked where she would like to be, Miki’s reply was instant: she likes being here, doing what she is doing to help and guide students toward their professional careers.

True to her word, when Miki learned that several Health Sciences programs were unable to provide necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for students, she unhesitatingly donated several packs of disposable face masks, thereby allowing 5 health programs to resume their practicum requirements. The face masks helped the Medical Assisting, Respiratory Care, and Radiologic Technology Programs. In addition, the donated masks will help students in the Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs when they resume their on-campus Pro Bono Clinics.

Sheila Kitamura, Department Chair for Health Sciences programs, reflected on Miki Crutchfield’s generosity. The masks will allow students to complete a major component of their respective programs.  The protective masks will keep students safe as they fulfill their requirements for graduation. Sheila said, “Miki’s generosity came at a time of critical shortages, and her donation is very much appreciated, even by clinical sites so that they can preserve their resources for their own frontline staff.”

It was Ben Carson who said, “Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.” So Miki Crutchfield has much for what she has given.