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Ray "Chop" Yasui, a Hood River orchardist for many years, was a victim of heart attack and kidney failure. He would have been forced to make the trip to Portland for dialysis three times a week, but his daughter-in-law, Maija Yasui, learned to do the dialysis treatment in his home. While he was ill, he researched the number of people in the Gorge who would benefit from such a center being in Hood River. After his death on April 6, 1989, Maija spearheaded the fund-raising efforts that enabled Ray's dream to become a reality in Hood River.
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Mr. Yasui's many accomplishments include:
- Director of Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc., for 20+ years
- Chairman of Diamond Fruit Growers for 10 years
- Member of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education for 6 years
- Director of the Oregon Automobile Association for 21 years
- Northwest Cherry Institute's 1989 "Cherry King"
- Major factor in opening Japanese markets to Northwest cherries
- Member of Oregon State University Agricultural Hall of Fame
- Life member of the Japanese-American Citizens' League
- Honored by Emperor of Japan for helping to improve relations between Japan and U.S.A.
One of the major contributions to the Dialysis Center was made in Ray's honor by the city of Tsuruta, Japan, Hood River's Sister City. The region's victims of kidney failure/disease, who no longer have to travel to Portland three times a week for dialysis treatment are most grateful to Mr. Yasui and his family for their commitment to this Dialysis Center.
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Contact Us
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Ray T. Yasui Dialysis Center
Tel: 541-387-6377
Fax: 541-387-6268
Email: Sandra Scott
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