HONOLULU (HI Now) - The Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association’s 2026 Visitor Industry Charity Walk returns Saturday, May 2, bringing together community members of all ages and abilities for one of Hawaii’s largest fundraising events. Cara Short, chief growth officer of AccesSurf Hawaii, and John Nishida, executive director of United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii, are among the nonprofit leaders rallying community support for the annual walk. The 4.5-mile route features sponsor stations offering refreshments, entertainment and giveaways, turning the walk into a full community celebration. New this year, the Laulima Loop offers a shorter, accessible route designed for individuals with disabilities, kupuna and families with strollers. The name “Laulima,” meaning working together, reflects the spirit of inclusion at the heart of the event. Proceeds support local nonprofits that provide vital services across the islands, including programs that empower individuals with disabilities to live more independent, fulfilling lives.
To register individually or as a team, visit www.hawaiilodging.org/charity-walk.html and follow along on Instagram at @hawaiilodging.
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