Former 49er gives his heart to Hilo

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HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald

HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald

Dustin Chow, 7, gets an autograph from four-time San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl champion Jesse Sapolu at Cronies Bar & Grill on Tuesday evening. The United Way event launched Sapolu’s book, “I Gave My Heart to San Francisco,” and auctioned off 49ers merchandise. The grand prize included two tickets to a 49ers game, pre-game field passes and a tailgate party with Sapolu. All proceeds from the event benefited Hawaii Island United Way.