HONOLULU (KHON2) — Former President Barack Obama shared a special message supporting the Hawaii Together: Flood Relief Telethon.

“Hawaii is strongest when we stand together,” Obama said. “Michelle and I have been absolutely heartbroken by the floods and devastation that we’ve seen over the last few weeks all across our island chain, but also especially in places like the North Shore of Oahu and in Maui.”

Obama was born at the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu, Oahu.

It’s been nearly two weeks since back-to-back Kona lows struck the Hawaiian Islands, destroying homes for thousands of families.

The storm caused more than $1 billion in damage and hundreds of homes were lost.

But one thing about Hawaii — the resilient community that helps support each other when it matters most.

KHON2 partnered with Keiki O Ka Aina, Hawaiian Council, Lahui Foundation, Molokai Cares, North Shore Chamber of Commerce and The Salvation Army to put our Working For Hawaii brand at work with the “Hawaii Together: Flood Relief Telethon.”

If you would like to join the cause, online donations can be made on Keiki O Ka ʻĀina’s website.

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