Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream

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Celebrating keiki literacy: UH Hilo Chancellor Irwin, alumna Valdeane Odachi, and Always Dream nonprofit

Kristi Yamaguchi and UH Hilo Chancellor Bonnie Irwin smile at the camera

January 23, 2026

Founded by Olympic gold medalist and children’s author Kristi Yamaguchi, the nonprofit provides books for keiki in 19 schools, the latest is Naʻalehu Elementary.