With the assistance of its customers, Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. recently donated $4,182 to the American Cancer Society (ACS) to support the organization’s efforts in the Hawaii Pacific Region to transform the disease from deadly to preventable. Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. matched the funds raised through canister collection donations at participating Aloha Island Mart and Shell locations throughout the state during November.

“We all know someone whose life has been cut short or affected by this terrible disease, and we are pleased that we can play a role in helping the American Cancer Society fund its many volunteer patient service programs and research,” said Gary Altman, general manager of company operated stores for Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. “Mahalo to our generous customers who made this donation possible.”
Thousands of ACS volunteers serve Island residents through field offices on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, Molokai and Guam. According to the ACS, approximately 4,700 people in Hawaii will be diagnosed with cancer, and 2,000 island residents will die of cancer each year.
“With this contribution, Aloha Petroleum joins the American Cancer Society in its efforts to eliminate cancer as a major health problem,” said Lani Almanza, senior representative of community engagement, at the American Cancer Society. “This generosity will help members of our community to stay well by making information available about cancer, its causes, its preventive measures and treatments. It will also help them get well by providing direct services to patients undergoing cancer treatments. By keeping cancer a priority issue with our legislators, it helps fight back against this illness, and helps to save countless lives for future generations by funding cancer research to find cures.”
Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. is the largest independent gasoline marketer and one of the largest convenience store operators in the state, with a history in Hawaii that dates back to the early 1900s. Aloha employs more than 500 Hawaii residents and markets through almost 100 Shell, Aloha, and Mahalo branded fueling stations and 40 Aloha Island Mart convenience stores throughout the state.  Aloha Petroleum was recently ranked 10th among Hawaii’s Top 250 companies by Hawaii Business magazine. More information is available at alohagas.com.