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 2009, more than 8,900 walkers raised over $1 million and helped over 200 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 $21 million has been raised, helping hundreds of local charities throughout the State.

When and where is the statewide Charity Walk?
The 31^st Annual VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK will take place on:

Saturday, MAY 16, 2009 (Always the 3rd Saturday)
OAHU (6 miles)
McCoy Pavilion (Ala Moana Beach Park) at 7:00 am

BIG ISLAND (3 miles)
Mauna Lani Resort at 6:45 am for Runners and 7:00 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 BIG ISLAND
Brian Butterworth, Mauna Lanai Bay Hotel & Bungalows
(808) 885-6622

Ian Pullan, The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii
(808) 885-2000

CONTACT FOR KAUA'I:
JOLENE OGLE, Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association Kauai Chapter
(808) 246-5149

STEVE YANARELL, Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
(808) 742-4400

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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