''Uncle Kokua'' is a

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series airing on

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Cast

* Marc Paskin, a.k.a. Uncle Kokua, is a

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and also the main character of the show. He drives around a van called the "Kokua Bus". He has a self-stated goal to die broke, saying that "When you die, you can't take ..

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with you." He was once a realtor. **The Assistants, Sloane and Caroline, are two of Marc's helpers. *Leilani is Marc's

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Premise

The show follows a millionaire real estate investor and his philanthropic work in Hawaii. He drives around to different parts of the island of

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and gives money to people in need. Uncle Kokua has given monetary gifts from $500 to $1 million.

History

In 2011, the person known as Uncle Kokua, Marc Paskin, a San Diego millionaire, appeared on

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''. The reality show, which he produced, began airing in April 2012. In December, 2014, Paskin hosted a one-hour special of Uncle Kokua called "Uncle Kokua: The Christmas Special." In the episode, Uncle Kokua went all over Oahu to families and different people who were in need and provided them with Christmas presents.

References

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