Contribute to Conor’s Go-Fund-Me campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Pedaling-Maui-for-Imua-Family-Services For many locals and tourists alike, a trip to Hana is a full day’s journey, but for adventure cyclist Conor O’Brian, it will be just one short leg on a single-day trek around the entire island. On Sunday, February 19, Conor will undertake the nearly 200-mile expedition in …
How did you learn about Imua Family Services? I read an article online in the Maui News while back home in Charlotte about the new building. Why donate to Imua Family Services ? After my second trip to Maui I had been wanting to give back in some way. I felt like the people of …
How Long Have you been a Volunteer with Imua? I’ve been a volunteer at Imua Family Services for the past year and a half. I learned about Imua from a variety of channels. Professionally, I used to work with IFS when I was a Student Services Coordinator and I know someone personally who benefited …
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give- Winston Churchill “Our little Nate was diagnosed with PDD NOS. We started to notice the symptoms when he was 18 months old, and as new parents we didn’t have any idea where to seek help for our …
How did you first hear of Imua Family Services? It was an option for my daughter growing up. She just missed the age cutoff and we couldn’t benefit from the services. Sangrita Grill seems to be a passion project of yours. What was the seed that began all of this? I felt Maui needed an …
Can you give us a little background about how Morey Inc. began? The Morey Family has been instrumental in creating the aquatic community, as we know it today. From holding the 1st professional surf contest in 1965, to the invention of the world renowned Morey Boogie Board in 1971. (Side note: We no longer have any …
IFS Paddle Imua & Camp Imua Program Director, Maile John is the last person to tell you how big of a role she plays in Paddle Imua and Camp Imua. So we will 😉 We sat down with this Founding Five member to chat why Paddle Imua and Camp Imua are close to her heart. …
1. Paddle Imua will be three years old this year! Can you tell us how you became involved? I become involved on day 1 when I was Executive Director of Hawaiian Canoe Club and I offered up our hale at Hoaloha Park to be the finish line and host the post-race celebration. Since then Paddle …
Are you an athlete? State Champion Coach and Outrigger Canoe Paddler at Hawaiian Canoe Club What role have you played in in Paddle Imua? I am the owner of Hawaiian Paddle Sports, Private alternative for ocean activities on Maui. Canoe, Kayak, Surf and SUP. What about outdoor sports (or paddling specifically) excite you? The sense …
What is your name? Paige alms Your sport? Professional surfer. Billabong XXL big wave awards nominee 2012, 2013 1. What about outdoor sports (or paddling in specific) excite you? Being in the water brings me the most joy in my life! 2. How does connecting with the ocean have therapeutic or healing effects on …