Oahu raises money for the cure

By Lena Katz

The Oahu Visitors Bureau heads up an island-wide campaign against breast cancer, which will take place through the month of October. First off, props to the following Oahu hotels for their outright contributions:

Hilton Hawaiian Village — $5,000
Royal Hawaiian — $1,000

Hotels that have committed to donate undisclosed amounts include Aqua Hotels, the Halekulani and Waikiki Parc Hotel.

The main part of the campaign is coming right up (October 16-23) to coincide with the annual Race for the Cure. If you are on island through this time, book the activities at the companies listed below (through the Oahu CVB or a participating travel specialist) and they will donate the following amount to the HawaiI Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Best of Waikiki Adventure: HansHedemann Surf School
Dates: October 1-31, 2008
Contribution: 5 percent

Best of North Shore Adventure: Hans Hedemann Surf School
Dates: October 1-31, 2008
Contribution: 5 percent

Best of Tropical Adventures: Bike Hawaii
Date: October 21, 2008
Contribution: $3 per person

Best of Pearl Harbor History: Home of the Brave Tours
Date: October 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2008 (Monday-Friday during the Travel Pink Travel Oahu ‘Best of’ Experience)
Contribution: $5 per person

Best of the Hawaiian Countryside: Kualoa Ranch
Date: October 17, 2008
Contribution: $3 per person

Best of Kayaking: Twogood Kayaks Hawaii
Date: October 17, 2008
Contribution: $50 per person

Best of Snorkeling and Sailing: Bike Hawaii
Date: October 21, 2008
Contribution: $3 per person

Best of Dolphin Adventures: Wild Side Eco-Tours
Date: October 18 and 20, 2008
Contribution: $3 per person

Best of Epicurean Adventures: Gourmet Cooking Hawaii
Date: October 20, 2008
Contribution: 5 percent

Best of Hawaii Chefs: An Afternoon With Chai Chaowasaree
Date: October 16, 2008
Contribution: $10 per person

Best Introduction to Hawaiian Healing Arts: Tour Talk
Date: October 20-22, 2008
Contribution: $3 per person

Best of Mountain Biking: Bike Hawaii
Date: October 20, 2008
Contribution: $3 per person

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