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 2008, more than 9,500 walkers raised over $1.12 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 $20 million has been raised, helping hundreds of local charities throughout the State.
The 31st 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
(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
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.
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) 886-2884
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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• 31st Annual VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK
• Same day event on Oahu, Big Island, Maui, & Kauai
• Over $20 million raised since the walk began in 1978
• Largest amount raised in 2008 was $1.12 Millon
• Over 190 local non-profit charities benefited from funds raised in 2008. 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 |
1,000 |
$198,644 |
| Kaua‘i |
1,314 |
$202,225 |
| Maui |
1,100 |
$331,000 |
| Oahu |
6,136 |
$394,000 |
| TOTAL |
9,550 |
$1,125,869 |
Sponsored by the Hawaii Hotel &
Lodging Association in partnership
with The Honolulu Advertiser and
KCCN FM 100.
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