(September 17, 2022) Morning sky over Honolulu from Kaka’ako Waterfront Park.
(September 17, 2022) MADD Hawaii staff, volunteers and participants gathered early to prepare the area for participants of the 2022 Hawaii Walk like MADD, 5K route through Kaka’ako Waterfront Park.
(September 17, 2022) Pacific Media Group’s Promotions team of Aniki and Deanna set up 105.9 The Wave tent and flags for the morning on the staging area.
(September 17, 2022) Hawaiian Electric and First Hawaiian Bank had volunteers assist with check-in and directing participants to the staging area.
(September 17, 2022) 105.9 The Wave – a Pacific Media Group radio station – doing a mic check before the 7 a.m. start of the morning’s activities. Mahalo to our Promotions team today of Aniki and Deanna!
(September 17, 2022) MADD Hawaii staff, volunteers, and special guests as well as various teams listening in the day’s itinerary.
(September 17, 2022) Groups of family and friends continued to keep hydrated and energized thanks to Armstrong Produce, Waiakea bottled water, and The Cookie Corner.
(September 17, 2022) The overcast morning was no match for Chanda and Debbie’s Zumba warm up!
(September 17, 2022) Volunteers, teams, and neighbors getting ready for the star of the walk.
(September 17, 2022) Balloon arch provided by Hawaiian Balloon Company for Hawaii Walk like MADD.
(September 17, 2022) Participants listening in to MADD National President Alex Otte’s personal story of when someone drove a boat under the influence of alcohol, forever changing her life.
(September 17, 2022) First Hawaiian Bank’s team listening to MADD National President Alex Otte.
(September 17, 2022) Neighbors, co-workers, friends gather is the shade before the start of the walk.
(September 17, 2022) Walkers, volunteers, and staff listening in to MADD National President Alex Otte share her personal story.
(September 17, 2022) Hawaiian Electric and other teams listen in to MADD National President Alex Otte share her personal story before the start of the walk.
(September 17, 2022) Hawaii Walk like MADD participants listening to MADD National President Alex Otte talk about her own life after a drunk boater ran her over while she and family were jet skiing on a lake when she was a teenager.
(September 17, 2022) The view of the amphitheater from the hillside.
(September 17, 2022) Another view of the amphitheater’s stage with a mix of walk participants, MADD Hawaii staff, and volunteers.
(September 17, 2022) Under the shade of the many trees near the amphitheater’s stage, folks carry Hawaii MADD backpacks that included hand sanitizer, a flash light, and other goodies from the various sponsors as a Mahalo!
(September 17, 2022) After check in at the lower parking lot, participants were directed to this t-shirt table for their respective team gear.
(September 17, 2022) First Hawaiian Bank’s team looking on as MADD President Alex Otte shared her story.
(September 17, 2022) Red ribbons around the light poles in Kaka’ako Waterfront Park to help participants identify the route.
(September 17, 2022) A group of family and loved ones walked in honor of their loved one.
(September 17, 2022) Balloon arch provided by Hawaiian Balloon Company. Mahalo Leslie and Jamie!
(September 17, 2022) MADD National President Alex Otte on stage as she shares her personal story. story with
(September 17, 2022) The first aid station was provided by The Queen’s Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center.
(September 17, 2022) Participants, volunteers, and MADD Hawaii staff listen as MADD National President Alex Otte speaks from the stage. In the crowd, teams representing First Hawaiian Bank, the Queen’s Medical Center, Hawaiian Electric, Assets and Pacific Media Group listen in.
(September 17, 2022) On stage, MADD National President Alex Otte shares her message and personal story at Kaka’ako Waterfront Park.
(September 17, 2022) A few of Hawaiian Electric’s team listen to MADD National President Alex Otte share her personal story of how she and her family became involved with MADD when she was a teenager.
(September 17, 2022) First Hawaiian Bank’s team listens to MADD National President Alex Otte share her experience as a victim of a drunk boater when she was a teenager.
(September 17, 2022) MADD National President Alex Otte on stage. In the foreground, participants from MADD Hawaii, the Queen’s Medical Center, Pacific Media Group, and IMF Visions.
(September 17, 2022) View of the amphitheater stage from the top of the hillside of Kaka’ako Waterfront Park.
(September 17, 2022) MADD National President Alex Otte on stage in the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park amphitheater. The red shirt team represents Hawaiian Electric, a mix of employees, family members, and friends.
(September 17, 2022) MADD National President Alex Otte on stage in the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park amphitheater.
(September 17, 2022) MADD National President Alex Otte on stage in the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park amphitheater.
(September 17, 2022) MADD Hawaii’s Marilyn Katzman shares her personal story before the start of the walk.
(September 17, 2022) MADD Hawaii’s Marilyn Katzman talks with the crowd before the start of the walk.
(September 17, 2022) MADD National President Alex Otte on stage in the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park amphitheater.
(September 17, 2022) MADD National President Alex Otte on stage in the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park amphitheater.
(September 17, 2022) At the balloon arch, MADD Hawaii’s Lori Harrison getting folks ready for the start of the walk.
(September 17, 2022) The red ribbon tied around the pole helped participants of the 5K walk continue on the path, which was designed in the shape of a foot. Each person’s step toward Stomping Out Drunk and Drugged Driving.
(September 17, 2022) Along the hillside of the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park amphitheater, team members of First Hawaiian Bank listen in as MADD National President Alex Otte shares her life story and encourages all to choose not to drive impaired.
(September 17, 2022) Overcast morning was not felt in the mood of those walking in support of Hawaii Walk like MADD. Each person walked with purpose and care.
(September 17, 2022) Hawaiian Electric (in red) and the Queen’s Health Systems (in light blue) team members listen as MADD Hawaii’s Marilyn Katzman continued with her personal story and involvement with Mothers Against Drunk and Drugged Driving.
(September 17, 2022) The morning was warm and overcast though many kept comfortable by taking in refreshments from Armstrong Produce, the Cookie Corner, and Waiakea bottled water.
(September 17, 2022) Our 105.9 The Wave tent and the Hawaii Walk like MADD balloon archway (balloons provide by Hawaiian Balloon Company). Along the front of the stage were sponsor banners including First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaiian Electric, PAR Hawaii and others. Mahalo!
