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The 13th Annual Paddle Imua crowned its champions this Sunday, July 14 following a race down the famed Maliko Run off the north shore of Maui. Paddle Imua is a multi-discipline paddling race which, in the spirit of the Hawaiian word “Imua” (meaning ‘to move forward’), aims to raise funds for Imua Family Services’ Camp Imua program – a 48-year Maui tradition which provides a week-long recreational summer camp experience for children with special needs. 

The 25th anniversary of the Molokaʻi 2 OʻahuPaddleboard World Championships (M2O), presented by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is set to welcome an international field of athletes who will cover more than 32 miles across the Kaiwi Channel, launching from the coastline of Moloka’i and finishing on O’ahu.

Imua Family Services has announced its 13th annual Paddle Imua, scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 14, 2024. This year’s paddle race event also kicks off the Koa Kai Triple Crown, a three-part FOIL series showcasing three classic downwind courses linking the islands of Maui, Molokaʻi and Oʻahu.

Imua Family Services kicks off its 47th annual Camp Imua summer season starting on June 8. The five-day recreational camp for children with special needs is offered each year at no charge for Maui’s keiki. The magic intensifies this year with globally renowned magician Derek McKee and his “Magic Box” project.

Camp Imua, a cherished Maui summer tradition for over 47 years, provides a week-long recreational camp experience for children with special needs. Registration is now available.

The benefit race, which originated along the famous Maliko downwind run, raises funds for Imua’s annual summer camp program for children with special needs – Camp Imua.

Imua Family Services successfully concluded its second annual Pedal Imua event last weekend netting a profit of $17,000. The 60-mile “gran fondo” tours cyclists around the famed West Maui Loop, and raises funds for Dream Imua, a program that grants child-directed dream days to children in crisis or who have experienced life-altering circumstances.

With participants separated by oceans, social distancing won’t be a problem for Imua Family Services’ annual paddling race benefiting Camp Imua.

Even with gusty winds and intermittent heavy showers, Paddle Imua supporters showed up to race and enjoy the day and support Camp Imua.

Imua Family Services announces their Eighth Annual Paddle Imua on Saturday, May 4, 2019 to raise funds for Imua Family Services’ Camp Imua program.

Imua Family Services along with Title Sponsor BLUESMITHS Crafted Waterwear announced the date of the 7th Annual BLUESMITHS Paddle Imua race on May 5, 2018.

Imua Family Services is currently hosting its 41st annual Camp Imua Program program, which began on Saturday, June 10th and concludes on Thursday, June 15th.

More than 220 athletes participated in the 6th Annual BLUESMITHS Paddle Imua event, held over the weekend to support Maui’s kieki with special needs.

Imua Family Services and Title Sponsor BLUESMITHS Crafted Waterwear host the 6th Annual BLUESMITHS Paddle Imua on Saturday, May 6, 2017.

Proceeds directly benefit Imua Family Services’ Camp Imua program for children with special needs, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next month.

World-class ocean athlete Andrea Moller hosts the 4th Annual Imua Keiki o Ke Kai, a unique event to provide children with special needs an opportunity to bond and participate in ocean sports.