Special Olympics Hawaii

Calling all thrill seekers! Don’t miss your chance to be one of less than 100 individuals participating in the 15th Annual Over the Edge fundraiser benefiting #SpecialOlympicsHawaii. This year’s event will take place Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, where participants have the unique opportunity to rappel more than 400 feet down the side of the hotel and experience truly breathtaking views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Participants are strongly encouraged to sign up today at https://lnkd.in/gQnyEVKT as an individual or create a team with your co-workers, friends, or family. Early bird registration is currently available through August 1, with a reduced fee of $50. For those registering after August 1, the registration fee is $100 per participant. The team member registration fee is $25 and registration for returning participants is free. For the safety of those participating, individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian attend the event and sign a consent waiver. Participants must weigh between 100 and 300 pounds. All participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 in donations. A special mahalo to Love’s Brand and the Hawaii Food Alliance for supporting this year’s event as Gold Medal Sponsors and to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa for being the host of this event for the 10th year. For more information, visit sohawaii.org. 

The return of Par Hawaii, Inc.’s annual Fueling Dreams campaign is helping #SpecialOlympicsHawaii athletes on their journey for gold. From April 1, through May 13, 2024, Hawaii drivers can put the pedal to the metal and drive support for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes by making a donation at 33 participating Hele stores across Oahu, Hawaii Island and Maui. All donations received will provide opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to train and compete free of charge.

This March, Jersey Mike's Subs is joining forces with Special Olympics Hawaii to make a sub-stantial impact on the local community during the company’s annual Month of Giving campaign. Starting March 1, 2024, customers can make a donation at any Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant in Hawaii – seven locations on Oahu and three on Maui – as well as on the Jersey Mike’s Subs mobile app. Placing an order in the month of March benefits Special Olympics Hawaii, enabling the organization to offer year-round sports training, competition and health, wellness, and leadership initiatives for over 3,400 athletes across the state with intellectual disabilities. As a part of the Month of Giving initiative, Jersey Mike’s Subs is committed to donating 100 percent of the proceeds from every purchase made at all of Jersey Mike’s Subs Hawaii locations on their “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 27, to Special Olympics Hawaii. This generous donation will directly benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Hawaii, providing athletes with opportunities for training, competition, and growth. #JerseyMikesSubsMonthofGiving #SpecialOlympicsHawaii #support

From serving our community to serving your favorite dishes, volunteer, off-duty law enforcement officers across Oahu will join forces for Special Olympics Hawaii’s annual #TipACop fundraiser. The event takes place Friday, February 23, through Sunday, February 25, at participating restaurants including four California Pizza Kitchen locations and two Goma Tei locations across Oahu. The fundraiser aims to raise awareness and collect donations for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes and programs. The event will take place during the following dates and times: California Pizza Kitchen – Ka Makana Aliʻi, Kahala Mall, Kailua Town Center and Pearlridge Center Friday, February 23, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Goma Tei – Kahala Mall and Pearlridge Center Friday, February 23, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Pearlridge Center only) 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Volunteer, off-duty law enforcement personnel on Oahu will get a taste for what it’s like to serve at popular restaurants during this year’s annual Tip A Cop fundraiser. The annual event returns October 20-22, at California Pizza Kitchen’s Kahala Mall, Pearlridge Center, and Ka Makana Aliʻi locations and Goma Tei’s Kahala Mall and Pearlridge Center locations to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes and programs. The event will take place during the following dates and times:  California Pizza Kitchen – Kahala Mall, Pearlridge Center and Ka Makana Aliʻi  - Friday, October 20, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Saturday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Sunday, October 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.   Goma Tei – Kahala Mall and Pearlridge Center - Friday, October 20, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Saturday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Sunday, October 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Pearlridge Center only) 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. #TipACopHI #SpecialOlympicsHawaii

Did you catch #SpecialOlympicsHawaii in the news? Recently our President and CEO, Dan Epstein was featured in Pacific Business News. Dan shared more information on the programs #SpecialOlympicsHawaii offers as well as exciting projects we're working on like our new Sports and Wellness Center. Read more in this PBN story here: https://lnkd.in/g_F8S7zy PC: Pacific Business News #news