OAHU CHARITY WALK

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Ala Moana Beach Park - Magic Island

Onsite registration is open at 5:30 AM | Walk Starts at 7 AM

OAHU CHARITY WALK

May 3, 2025 at Ala Moana Beach Park - Magic Island

Over the years, we have been steadfast in our goal - to provide support to more than one hundred charities, nonprofits, and other various organizations that count on this event to help them achieve their missions. all money raised is distributed across the island to organizations dealing with homelessness, youth, social welfare, mental and physical health, and our environment amongst a myriad of other issues. This year’s walk promises to be filled with good fun, good food, and good entertainment... all for an amazing cause!
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Simeon Miranda,
General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Waikiki Beach Walk, and Oʻahu Charity Walk Chair

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Charity Walk Laulima Loop

‍This year, we’re excited to launch the Laulima Loop in partnership with AccesSurf!

This ADA-friendly path ensures that kupuna, individuals with disabilities, and those seeking a lighter walk can still take part in Charity Walk.

The Laulima Loop is approximately 1 km and starts at 7:30 AM, following the opening remarks at 7:00 AM.

laulima loop
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The Impact of Charity Walk: Supporting Local Nonprofits

2024 Oahu Recap

2023 Oahu Recap

NONPROFIT GRANTS

All grant funding must be used to fund programs in the County in which the funds were raised and utilized to benefit that community. An organization must apply separately to each county for funding to be used in that county.

Funds will not be granted for capital fund drives, purchase of tangible real property or personal property, or interest or reduction of deficits or loans.

501(c)3 non-profit organizations in the state of Hawaii are eligible to apply for Visitor Industry Charity Walk Grants. Grants will be considered on the basis of an organization’s community impact and may vary widely in scope and size. Grants are not a source of guaranteed continuous funding.

GRANT APPLICATION

GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025

GRANT APPLICATION

"What’s most meaningful about the Charity Walk is that it’s the visitor industry’s way of showing its profound appreciation for the community by way of its fiscal contribution. We continue to fundraise and, thanks to the unparalleled support of our hospitality industry, and the generosity of many HLTA members, are able to provide assistance to hundreds of local nonprofits across our islands."

- Mufi Hannemann, HLTA President and CEO

FEATURED MEDIA

HLTA Awards funding to more than 120 Oahu nonprofits

Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association donated funds to 123 nonprofit organizations on Oahu with money raised during HLTA’s annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk, which was held in May.

Charity walk sets records statewide and on Oahu

The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association’s 41st Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk generated a record $2.66 million statewide which benefited scores of charities across the state.

Charity walks across the state reel in $2.5M for local organizations

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) -Walkers laced up their sneakers and got some ono food during Saturday’s annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Oahu.

2018 Visitor Industry Charity Walk at Ala Moana Beach Park

The 2018 Visitor Industry Chairty Walk got started on May 19 at Ala Moana Beach Park's McCoy Pavilion. The statewide event, now in its 40th year, raises money for local nonprofits.

Charity Walk 2018 Chairs

Statewide walkathon raises $2.5M for local charities

The 44-year-old charity walk hosted by the tourism industry raised a record $2.5M across the Hawaiian islands this year.(Image: The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association)

Charity Walk raises record $2.5 million statewide

An estimated 7,000 walkers and volunteers participated on May 19 in the 40th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk in Honolulu, sponsored by the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association.