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Hawaiians in Grand Junction raising money for Maui

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A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Colorado Mesa University's ties to the Hawaiian islands go back decades. Now, a group led by CMU alumni is using those ties to raise money for Hawaiians affected by the wildfires in Lahaina, where an estimated 97 people died. Information about the Mavs Malama Maui campaign can be found at here.