2020 CHARITY WALK HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO COVID
42nd Annual CHARITY WALK
We will continue to accept donations and plan to actively participate in November.
**see MHLA note regarding date change*
Join the West Maui Improvement Foundation & West Maui Taxpayer Association (WMIF & WMTA) Team at the Hawaii Visitor Industry Maui Charity Walk 2020
November, 2020
War Memorial Park Soccer Field
Registration Starts at 6:30 AM
Walk begins at 7:00 AM
War Memorial Park Soccer Field
Registration Starts at 6:30 AM
Walk begins at 7:00 AM
We are excited to participate and invite you to join our team for the walk or donate to support our efforts!
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN NOW VIA COMPUTER
WALKER PRE-REGISTRATION ends:TBD
Register day of Event with Organization West Maui Improvement Foundation and CODE: 487
Ways to support WMIF and WMTA in the MHLA Charity Walk (WMIF organization code is 487):
West Maui Improvement Foundation and the West Maui Taxpayers Association continues to serve the West Maui Community. Its mission remains, "To improve the West Maui community by receiving and expending funds for the erection and maintenance of public and community facilities for the overall betterment of public services for West Maui residents and visitors, including enhancements for health and safety improvements."
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN NOW VIA COMPUTER
WALKER PRE-REGISTRATION ends:TBD
Register day of Event with Organization West Maui Improvement Foundation and CODE: 487
Ways to support WMIF and WMTA in the MHLA Charity Walk (WMIF organization code is 487):
- From Computer: Visit our MobileCause page for West Maui Improvement Foundation or copy the following link in your web browser: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/Maui/team/WestMauiImprovement
- From Mobile Phone: Text Maui579 to 71777 to support my campaign" (you will then get a link to donate directly from your phone. Message and Data rates may apply.)
- Walker forms can also be emailed to you - email jdp@maui.net.
- Walker forms can be download by clicking here.
- Walker forms available in our office. Please call 808-661-7990 to schedule a time when you would like to pick up. (Typical hours are 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mon-Friday)
West Maui Improvement Foundation and the West Maui Taxpayers Association continues to serve the West Maui Community. Its mission remains, "To improve the West Maui community by receiving and expending funds for the erection and maintenance of public and community facilities for the overall betterment of public services for West Maui residents and visitors, including enhancements for health and safety improvements."
Click here to see 2019 Video Recaps
Click here for Instructions & Tips for Walkers and Route Map & Aid Stations Locations
REMINDERS FOR THE DAY OF THE CHARITY WALK
• EVENT PARKING at the Baldwin High School parking lot and, Boys and Girls Club Wailuku located across the street of the Wailuku baseball fields. Vendor and handicap only parking will be at the War Memorial gymnasium parking lot. Please note that the War Memorial stadium parking lot will be closed for resurfacing. We encourage groups to car pool as best possible.Leave ALL pets at home.
• Hydrate before, during, and after the walk. Water and other refreshments will be provided at checkpoints.
• Don’t forget your sun screen.
• Wear light colored clothing so that you are more easily visible to drivers.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and socks.
• Skates, roller blades, bicycles, scooters WILL NOT BE ALLOWED due to increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
• Be sure to carry some sort of identification.
• The CHARITY WALK will be patrolled and walkers unable to complete the entire route will be taken to the starting point. The CHARITY WALK is not a race or endurance contest. If you had enough, quit.
• 2,500 walkers are expected. Please arrange a meeting place between your fellow workers, friends, family
• Obey all traffic regulations and always walk on the sidewalks where possible.
• First Aid supplies will be on hand from the First Aid Van patrolling the route.
• Do not accept rides from any car that is not marked as an official CHARITY WALK car. Transportation in official CHARITY WALK cars will be available to return tired & injured walkers to the starting point.
• Keep our state clean - DO NOT LITTER!
• DRIVER SAFETY: We ask that all drivers obey all traffic safety rules. The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, the Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association and the Hawaiʻi Hotel Industry Foundation will NOT be responsible or liable for any traffic violations or towed cars incurred in conjunction with the VICW.
About The Charity Walk
The Charity Walk, founded in 1974 and expanded statewide in 1978, is now Hawai‘i’s largest single-day fundraising event by a non-profit organization. Since its inception, more than $32 million has been raised to support hundreds of local charities throughout the state. Spearheaded by the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association and it's non-profit arm Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation, the Charity Walk is traditionally held every May on Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, and O‘ahu. Money raised on an island or county stays there. The public is invited to participate in this event featuring a morning of great food, fun, fabulous entertainment, and a little exercise to help island charities.
The Charity Walk, founded in 1974 and expanded statewide in 1978, is now Hawai‘i’s largest single-day fundraising event by a non-profit organization. Since its inception, more than $32 million has been raised to support hundreds of local charities throughout the state. Spearheaded by the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association and it's non-profit arm Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation, the Charity Walk is traditionally held every May on Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, and O‘ahu. Money raised on an island or county stays there. The public is invited to participate in this event featuring a morning of great food, fun, fabulous entertainment, and a little exercise to help island charities.