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 2010, more than 9,100 walkers raised over $964,500 and helped over 220 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 $22 million has been raised, helping hundreds of local charities throughout the State.
When and where is the statewide Charity Walk?
The 33rd Annual VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK will take place on:Saturday,MAY 7,2011
MOLOKAISaturday,MAY 14,2011
BIG ISLANDSaturday,MAY 21,2011
OAHUWho can participate in the statewide Charity Walk and how do I register?
ANYBODY CAN! You do not have to be a hotel employee, or a member of the Hawai'i 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 Hawaii's 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.Who do Icontact for more information on the Charity Walk?
CONTATCT STATEWIDE:
The Hawai'i Hotel & Lodging AssociationCONTACT FOR OAHU:
The Hawai'i Hotel & Lodging AssociationCONTACT FOR BIG ISLAND:
Lorna TsuyemuraCONTACT FOR KAUA'I:
Christina GabrielCONTACT FOR MAUI & MOLOKAI:
Maui Hotel & Lodging AssociationWebsite:
www.charitywalkhawaii.org & www.hawaiihotels.orgFast Facts on the Statewide CHARITY WALK
2010 VICW STATISTICS
| ISLAND | WALKERS | MONIES RAISED |
| Big Island | 800 | $158,530 |
| Kauai | 978 | $124,459 |
| Maui | 1,863 | $351,004 |
| Molokai (Walk on 5/8/10) | 70 | $6,568 |
| Oahu | 5,400 | $324,000 |
| TOTAL | 9,111 | $964,561 |
