Maui County Charity Walk raises record $1.8 million for local nonprofits

Aug 10, 2026

Hawaii's Maui County Charity Walk hit a new high this year, good news for dozens of island nonprofits.

  • The Maui Hotel and Lodging Association handed out nearly $1.8 million to more than 78 nonprofit groups from this year's walk.
  • Since it started in 1980, the charity walk has raised over $23 million for Maui County.
  • Maui has led the state in money raised per person for 17 years running.
  • On Kauai, the Grand Hyatt held its annual bon dance, raising money for its scholarship fund.
  • Ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro returns to Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, his first appearance since 2011.

Outlook: The charity walk's fundraising streak looks set to continue, with more island community events on the calendar.

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