What is the Charity Walk?
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.

When and where is the statewide Charity Walk?
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

Who 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 I contact for more information on the Charity Walk?
CONTACT STATEWIDE:
TINA YAMAKI, The Hawai‘i Hotel & Lodging Association
(808) 923-0407

CONTACT FOR OAHU:
TINA YAMAKI, The Hawai‘i 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 KAUA‘I:
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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