The CHARITY WALKis a statewide event that occurs simultaneously on Oahu, Maui, the BigIsland, Molokai and Kauai each year. Now in its 32nd year, the Charity Walk is 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, benefiting hundreds of local charities throughout the State.
Last year, more than 10,000 walkers statewide raised over $1 million to benefit 190+ local charitable organizations. On Maui, more than 1,200 participants raised $312,000, benefiting 80+ MauiCounty charities. All funds raised on Maui, stays in MauiCounty. The theme for this year’s event is “A Tradition of Kokua.”
WHEN IS THE CHARITY WALK ON MAUI?
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010 at 7:00 am
(Registration & Pre-Walk Activities begin at 6:30 am)
At the War Memorial Park Soccer Field
(NOTE: Due to security concerns, all walkers must be on the route by 7:30 am.)
WHO CAN WALK?
ANYBODY CAN! You do not have to be a hotel employee, member of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, or part of the visitor industry to participate. Everyone is invited! Invite your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, clients, schools, clubs, visitors/tourists ... to join us in a fun-filled morning of good food, fabulous entertainment, amazing prizes and some great exercise to help raise funds for MauiCounty local charities.
WHAT IS THE COST TO PARTICIPATE?
All walkers are required to collect a MINIMUM of $35 (those under 18 years of age must collect a minimum of $25 - regardless of age) in donations to participate in the VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK. Note that ALL participants under 18 years of age including infants must submit an original completed walker form with the minimum $25.
Walker forms will be available in late March/early April at the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s office. In addition, kick-off events will be held throughout the island where forms and event posters will be distributed. Contact MHLA at 244-8625 for additional information.
Maui’s 5K VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK begins at War Memorial Soccer Field, proceeds up Kanaloa Avenue and through Keopuolani Park to Wahine Pio Drive (fronting the Old Maui Community College Dorms), continues past Maui Community College on Ka‘ahumanu Avenue, crosses the street at the main entrance of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Shopping Center, turns right on Lono Ave and another right on to West Kamehameha Avenue, crosses and turns right on Kane Street (at Maui Electric), and turns left on to Ka‘ahumanu Avenue and ends back at the War Memorial Soccer Field.
There are 9 checkpoints throughout the course offering refreshments to walkers. Checkpoint sponsors include:
ARDA, “Timeshare with Aloha”
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END OF THE WALK?
As a Mahalo to all those who finish the walk (while supplies last), a small, free gift will be provided to walkers who present their validated ROUTE CARDS at the finish line.
At the end of the walk, qualified walkers will be treated to fabulous food prepared by the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association property members:
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club – Fruit smoothies and whole & cut fruit
Royal Lahaina Resort – Waffles
WaileaBeach Marriott Resort & Spa – Chow fun
The Westin Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas – Portuguese bean soup, sweet bread and hot dog
Featured Entertainment includes:
Frank DeLima
Jack Stone & Friends
Cirque Polynesia
Tihati Productions’ Drums of the Pacific.
In addition to the great food and entertainment, a Keiki Zone, health screenings and fabulous door prizes will be available to participating walkers.
WHERE DO THE MONIES GO???
Last year, over 190 local charitable organizations throughout the State received monies from the Visitor Industry Charity Walk. The range of services of these recipients touches many residents’ lives from children to the elderly, from athletic organizations to service-related agencies; from health to housing. It is the Charity Walk’s goal to impact many lives by supporting a variety of charitable organizations that provide valuable services, and to ultimately improve our community. All funds raised on Maui stays in MauiCounty to benefit the Maui community. In MauiCounty, the following charities received funding from the 2009 VICW:
A Keiki’s Dream, Aka`ula School, Aloha House, Inc, Alzheimer’s Association, American Lung Association, American Red Cross, ARC of Maui, Autism Bridges, Best Buddies , Boys & Girls Club – Central, Boys & Girls Club – Haiku, Boys & Girls Club – Upcountry, Boys & Girls Club – West Maui, Catholic Charities, Central Maui Hawaiian Civic Club, Child & Family Services, Christ the King Church, Clearview Christian Girls School, E Malama I Na Keiki O Lana`i, Frank DeLima's Student Enrichment Program, Friends of Moloka`i High & Intermediate, Girl Scout Council of HI - Maui, Habitat for Humanity – Maui, Habitat for Humanity – Moloka`i, HAEYC - Maui, Hale Kau Kau, Hale Makua, Hawaii Canines for Independence, Horizons Academy of Maui, Hospice Maui, Hui Malama Learning Center, Imua Family Services, InterQuest Hawaii Canines, Ka Hale A Ke Ola, Ka Lima O Maui, Kiffman Tae Kwon Do, Kula Catholic Community - Social Ministry Committee, Kula Hospital Auxiliary, Lahaina Complex After-School Tutor Project, Lokelani Ohana, Malama Family Recovery Center, Maui Academy of Performing Arts, Maui Adult Day Care Centers, Maui Aids Foundation, Maui Family Support Services, Maui Farm, Inc, Maui Food Bank, Maui Humane Society, Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, Maui Youth & Family Services, Mediation Services of Maui, Mental Health Association, Mental Health Kokua, MEO – Youthbank, Moloka`i Chamber of Commerce, Moloka`i Cancer Fund, Moloka`i Community Health Center, Moloka‘i Little League, National Kidney Foundation, Ohana Makamae, Parents and Children Together (PACT), People Attentive to Children (PATCH), Read Aloud America, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii, Roselani Place, Salvation Army, South Maui Learning Ohana, Special Olympics Lana`i, Special Olympics Maui, Special Olympics Moloka`i, St. Anthony Jr./Sr. High School, Talking Stories, Inc, Teens on Call, Theatre Theatre Maui,
Wailuku Hongwanji Preschool, Women Helping Women
HOW CAN A CHARITY APPLY FOR FUNDS?
Qualified charities seeking funds from proceeds of the 2010 Visitor Industry Charity Walk are required to submit a Grant Application by the deadline of May 12.
For more information on the Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk, please contact the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association at 244-8625 or info@mauihla.org
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CHARITY WALK T-SHIRTS
“Official” Visitor Industry Charity Walk t-shirts with this year’s logo as shown above are available for order. Organizations have the option of printing their logos on the “official” t-shirts. Information on ordering shirts is listed below.
T-SHIRT CONTEST
Design your organization’s own Charity Walk T-shirt and enter the t-shirt Contest. The contest is open to all! Shirts will be judged on originality, use of the Charity Walk slipper logo, use of the event theme and overall appearance. To enter, shirts must be received no later than 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Entries must be submitted BEFORE the start of the walk!!
ORDERING T-SHIRTS
All T-shirts may be ordered directly from the printer – POI POUNDER HAWAII. The order form is attached. Please note that Maui Hotel & Lodging Association will NOT have shirts available for purchase. The ordering and pick up/delivery of the Charity Walk Shirts needs to be coordinated directly with:
Brian Ito
Poi Pounder Hawaii
1020 Auahi Street, Bldg. 512
Honolulu, HI96814
Phone: 591-8893 Fax: 591-8894
Shirts are offered in white; adult sizes Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL), Extra Extra Large (XXL), and Extra Extra Extra Large (XXXL). Cost per T-shirt is $2.50 (tax is included in the price). A 50% deposit is needed on ALL orders. Please note if you would like to put your company’s logo on the shirt or if you are interested in ordering the shirt in a different color, size (i.e., Children/Youth) or style (i.e. Tank), you must contact Brian Ito at Poi Pounder Hawaii directly for a price quote. Deadline to order is: April 21, 2010.
Deadline to order your OFFICIAL CHARITY WALK SHIRT is APRIL 21, 2010. Please fill out the ORDER form and return it to Poi Pounder Hawaii.
