Gifts for Maui Keiki

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Whale Watching and Extra Sweet Maui Gold Pineapples!

As part of Ledcor Mauiʻs Makana nō nā Keiki, youth and administrators from three local charitable organizations received “extra” special gifts this holiday season. Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui, and Maui Youth & Family Services were the designated beneficiaries, receiving Whale Watching Excursions and fresh Maui Gold Pineapple.

“It is our goal to inspire Maui keiki to have a love for the ocean,” said Lianne Driessen, Trilogy director of sales and marketing. “We believe in the power of play and having fun! When you combine that with the ocean—which sustains us and is vital to our island life—you not only create beautiful memories, but it also can be therapeutic and healing. It is a joy and privilege to work with Ledcor Maui and Maui’s nonprofits to share our passion for the ocean with Maui keiki.”

Trilogy Excursions and the Coon family look forward to hosting the keiki and their families on exciting whale watch excursions. “We hope these keiki whale watches will play a positive part in the recovery for Maui’s community and our youth,” said Captain Riley E. Coon, director of sustainable tourism for Trilogy Excursions.

For Darren Strand, director of Hawai‘i Farm Project, seeing the keiki enjoying Maui Gold pineapple was a happy moment. “It’s awesome knowing the nonprofits will be able to provide our fresh and extra-sweet pineapples throughout the year, knowing that they come from right here on our island,” Strand said. “We applaud Ledcor Maui for their innovation in devoting a portion of the Ledcor Care funds to buying local Grown on Maui produce and supporting local agriculture. There is nothing more uplifting than being a part of the team that helped create all those wonderful smiles.”

Mahalo to Trilogy Excursions and Maui Gold Pineapple Company for partnering with Ledcor Maui in Makana nō nā Keiki, our inaugural fundraiser drive.

About Ledcor Cares: Begun in October 2023, the Makana nō nā Keiki program promised to match donations with corporate funding up to $30,000. Ledcor Maui employees and industry partners responded with more than $35,000 worth of donations. The match from Ledcor Corporation brought the figure close to $70,000, and a generous donor rounded the total up to $100,000. Three local charitable organizations were designated as the beneficiaries: Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui, and Maui Youth & Family Services. These groups worked with Ledcor Maui to select which items were most needed and wanted by their youth members to support their health and wellness. Ledcor Maui’s Makana no nā Keiki annual fundraiser is a Ledcor Cares initiative, through the dedication and effort of Ledcor employees and partners. Over the past 10 years, Ledcor Cares has contributed $24 million to more than 200 charities nationwide, with a focus on children’s mental health, access to education, and community support.

Maui Gold Pineapple Co: For over 40 years, Maui Gold has produced Hawaii’s famously sweet pineapple. Grown on the slopes of Maui’s Haleakalā where the days are warm and the evenings cool, Maui Gold pineapples enjoy fresh water and nutrient-rich volcanic soil. Hand-harvested to ensure they’re picked at their peak ripeness, our pineapples are prized for their superior sweetness, high levels of Vitamin C and low acidity. Experience the history and culture of Maui Gold and see first-hand how we produce this iconic fruit, on our Maui Pineapple Tour. www.mauigold.com

Trilogy Excursions: Trilogy is a family business committed to excellence by creating lifelong memories through personalized service delivered with Aloha. As stewards and sailors we perpetuate our Hawaiian culture and protect our environment. As an ‘ohana we value each other and inspire integrity, innovation, and community. Trilogy is Maui’s first sailboat company. From the start, safety, service, and quality have been of utmost importance to Trilogy and has influenced how they design and build their boats, craft menus, hire and train the crew, and engage with guests. We welcome you into our ‘ohana and look forward to giving you the best day of your Maui vacation! www.sailtrilogy.com