KOHALA COAST — Mauna Lani Bay Hotel &Bungalows invites local organizations and charities to participate in the 23rd Annual Charity Trees at Mauna Lani this holiday season. The special event helps raise awareness and funds for local non-profit organizations.
Nov. 25 is the entry deadline for this year’s contest. The Charity Trees will be displayed in the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel lobby Dec. 2-23. Community members, resort guests, employees and friends and family are invited to view the entries and vote for their favorite tree for $1 donation per vote.
The winners will be announced Dec. 22, and Mauna Lani Bay Hotel will award cash prizes to the organizations whose trees receive the highest number of votes. The 1st place winner will receive $2,000, 2nd place $1,000, and $500 for 3rd. Donations will be split among all other participating organizations. For-profit organizations participating must designate a charity to receive their donation.
Entry forms, participation questions or info: www.maunalani.com or contact Ranie Fukumoto at 881-7002 or rfukumoto@maunalani.com