This year’s Paddle for Keiki event collected toys and donations that had a combined value of $6,730, which will provide toys to 225 children in Maui County. — Photo courtesy of Hawaiian Paddle Sports

The 2022 Paddle For Keiki event was held on Dec. 17, at the Kihei Canoe Club at Ka Lae Pohaku Beach Park.

Paddle For Keiki is a free event that benefits underprivileged children in Maui County.

Paddle For Keiki was organized by Hawaiian Paddle Sports and featured untimed ocean races. Participants were encouraged to bring unwrapped toys or make donations of $30 or more to go toward buying toys. A total of $3,580 was donated, in addition to 105 toys valued at $30 each.

For more information on Paddle For Keiki visit www.paddleforkeiki.com.

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