The CHARITY WALK is a statewide event that occurs simultaneously on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island and Kauai on the 3rd Saturday in May. In 2007, more than 10,000 walkers raised over $1.1 million and helped over 190 of our local charities. In 1974, the Hawai'i Hotel Association sponsored a charitable "Superwalk" to benefit one major charitable organization. In 1978, the Hawai'i Hotel Association members voted to extend the reach of support offered by the Walk's fund-raising capability. The Visitor Industry CHARITY WALK is the result of this decision. Over the years, the HHLA's annual walk has grown to become one of the largest single-day fundraising events by a non-profit organization in the State of Hawaii. Since its inception in 1978, over $19 million has been raised, helping hundreds of local charities throughout the State.
The 30th Annual VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK
will take place on:
Saturday, MAY 17, 2008 (Always the 3rd Saturday)
OAHU
(6 miles)
McCoy Pavilion (Ala Moana Beach Park) at 7:00 am
BIG ISLAND
(4 miles)
Anaehoomalu Bay at Waikoloa at 7:45 am for Runners and 8:00 am for Walkers
KAUAI
(2.9 miles)
Historic County Building at 7:00 am
MAUI
(5 miles)
Maui War Memorial Park Soccer Field at 7:00 am
ANYBODY CAN! You do not have to be a hotel employee, or a member of the
Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association, or part of the visitor industry to participate.
Invite your family, friends, neighbors, co workers, clients, schools, clubs, visitors/tourists ...
to join us in a morning of fun, food, fabulous entertainment and a little exercise to help raise
funds for Hawaiis local charities. All walkers on Oahu, Big Island, and Maui
are required to have a minimum of $35 for adults and $25 for those under 18 years of age
(regardless of age including infants); and Kauai has a minimum of $35 for all walkers regardless of
age to be collected in donations to participate in the CHARITY WALK.
CONTACT STATEWIDE:
TINA YAMAKI, The Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association
(808) 923-0407
CONTACT FOR OAHU:
TINA YAMAKI, The Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association
(808) 923-0407
CONTACT FOR HAWAII:
LYNNE NAGAOKA, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (808) 886-8129
BAMBI LAU, Hilton Waikoloa Village (808) 886-1234 x2605
CONTACT FOR KAUAI:
JOLENE OGLE, Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association Kauai Chapter
(808) 246-5149
MATT HUMPHREYS, The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
(808) 240-6401
CONTACT FOR MAUI:
CAROL REIMANN, Maui Hotel & Lodging Association
(808) 244-8625
LAURA ECHIVERRI, Maui Hotel & Lodging Association
(808) 244-8625
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30th Annual VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK
Same day event on Oahu, Big Island, Maui, & Kauai
Over $19 million raised since the walk began in 1978
Largest amount raised in 2007 - $1.1 Millon
Over 190 local non-profit charities benefited from funds raised in 2007. Monies raised on the island, stay on that island
One of the largest single-day fundraiser in the State of Hawaii by one organization (non-profit)
Only walk in the State where you can actually gain weight
| ISLAND |
WALKERS |
MONIES RAISED |
| Big Island |
600 |
$218,000 |
| Kauai |
2,007 |
$175,000 |
| Maui |
1,500 |
$298,213 |
| Oahu |
6,400 |
$421,582 |
| Molokai |
50 |
$5,101 |
| Lanai |
60 |
$2,622 |
| TOTAL |
10,617 |
$1,121,508 |
Sponsored by the Hawaii Hotel &
Lodging Association in partnership
with The Honolulu Advertiser and
KCCN FM 100.
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