Get some exercise and raise money this weekend!

May 14th, 2008

Filed Under Hawaii Activities, Hawaii Charities |

This Saturday marks the 30th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk! If you’re going to be in Hawaii this weekend and want a great way to mingle with the locals, raise money and of course sample some ono grinds at checkpoints along the way, this is the event for you! The following comes courtesy of their official website:

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 amBIG ISLAND (4 miles)
Anaehoomalu Bay at Waikoloa at 7:45 am for Runners and 8:00 am for WalkersKAUAI (2.9 miles)
Historic County Building at 7:00 amMAUI (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.