Upcoming HUGS Events
4th Annual Paddle for HUGS
We're excited to welcome back Arrillaga Foundation as our Title Sponsor and to partner with Pickles at Forté to make your Paddle for HUGS experience even better!
Bring your pickleball skills to the court to compete in this unsanctioned benefit tournament to support HUGS and Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families. This is a mixed doubles, round-robin tournament. There will be two skill divisions: up to 3.0 (includes beginners and players up 3.0) and 3.5+ (players who are 3.5 and above), with three age brackets in each division.
Players can expect to play a minimum of 6 games (number of games may change based on final registration count), first to 11 points or top score in 12 minutes. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from each bracket. Please sign up as an individual. Players will be teamed up with a different player of the opposite sex for each match. For questions email alex@hugshawaii.org or call 808-732-4846. Open to players ages 13 and up in all experience levels.
For more details and to register, visit https://givebutter.com/paddleforhugs2026
Rock-a-Hula for HUGS Gala
2026 Rock-a-Hula for HUGS Gala Presented by Arrillaga Foundation
May 16, 2026 | 5:30 - 9:00pm
Ko’olau Grand Ballroom
Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll—because this year’s HUGS gala is going retro with Rock-a-Hula for HUGS! Imagine an evening filled with vintage Hawaiʻi vibes, surf tunes, tiki flair, and plenty of aloha spirit—all in support of local families caring for a seriously ill child. We’d love for you to join us and help make this rockin’ night one to remember. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, dinner, silent auction, drawings, and heartfelt stories that highlight the difference your support makes.
For more information, visit www.hugshawaii.org/rock-a-hula-for-hugs
Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Join HUGS at the 47th Annual Hawaii Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Your support of HUGS in the Charity Walk will help to strengthen the quality of life for Hawaii’s families at they care for a child with a life-threatening illness.
To register, visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Oahu/team/HUGS
3rd Annual Paddle for HUGS
The 3rd Annual “Paddle for HUGS Pickleball” Tournament
Presented by Justine Stamen Arrillaga & John Arrillaga
Bring your pickleball skills to the court to compete in this unsanctioned benefit tournament to support HUGS and Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families. This is a mixed doubles, round-robin tournament. Players can expect to play a minimum of 6 games (number of games may change based on final registration count), first to 11 points or top score in 12 minutes. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from each bracket. Please sign up as an individual. Players will be teamed up with a different player of the opposite sex for each match. For questions email alex@hugshawaii.org
or call 808-732-4846.
Giddy Up for HUGS Annual Gala
Join us at our largest fundraiser of the year, the HUGS Annual Gala. This year’s western/paniolo-themed “Giddy Up for HUGS” Gala will be a night to remember, filled with good food, great company, and plenty of country flair - all in support of Hawaii’s seriously ill children and their families.
Ko‘olau Grand Ballroom
Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 5:30pm - 9:00pm
46th Annual Hawaii Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Join HUGS at the 46th Hawaii Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Your support of HUGS in the Charity Walk will help to strengthen the quality of life for Hawaii’s families as they care for a child with a life-threatening illness.
To register to walk with HUGS, visit www.tinyurl.com/2025charitywalkhugs or
call 808-732-4846.
2nd Annual Paddle for HUGS Pickleball Tournament
Bring your pickleball skills to the court to compete in this unsanctioned benefit tournament to support HUGS and Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families on November 2, 2024 at Kamilo’iki Community Park. For full details visit givebutter.com/paddleforhugs2024
Sail for HUGS
The HUGS Island Professionals (HIP Squad) is taking you on on the high seas for a great cause, Sail for HUGS!
Step aboard the Holokai Catamaran for a 1.5 hour sail and social event. Net proceeds will support Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm*
$50/person (must be 21 and over)
Includes sail activity plus open bar
Visit https://givebutter.com/sail4hugs2024oct to purchase tickets
Lights, Camera, HUGS! Gala
Join us at our largest fundraiser of the year at our annual gala. This year’s theme, Lights, Camera, HUGS! will take you to the movies as we honor our HUGS Champion Zippy’s Restaurants and raise funds to support Hawaii’s seriously ill children and their families.
For details, click here
45th Annual Hawaii Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Join HUGS at the 45th Hawaii Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Your support of HUGS in the Charity Walk will help to strengthen the quality of life for Hawaii’s families as they care for a child with a life-threatening illness.
May 4, 2024
Magic Island
7:00am
Registration fee: Adults $50 | Under 18 $25
To register to walk with HUGS, visit www.tinyurl.com/2024charitywalkhugs
Sail for HUGS 2024
Step aboard the Holokai Catamaran for a 1.5 hour sail and social event. Net proceeds will support Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm*
$50/person (must be 21 and over)
Includes sail activity plus open bar
Check-in at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort (2169 Kalakaua Ave)
Head into the resort towards the Front Desk and Retail Spaces.
Purchase tickets at: https://givebutter.com/sail4hugs2024
Paddle for HUGS Pickleball Tournament
Register to play in HUGS' first annual "Paddle for HUGS" pickleball tournament.
Bring your pickleball skills to the court to compete in this unsanctioned inaugural benefit tournament to support Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families. Beginners (3.0), intermediate (3.5) and advanced (4.0) players ages 16 and older are welcome.
Plus special guest by Keven Wong, Hawaii Pickleball Pro, who will be doing a pickleball exhibition.
Net proceeds will support Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families.
$65/person registration
SATURDAY, NOV 4, 2023
KAMILO'IKI COMMUNITY PARK
FROM 8:30AM
Register at www.tinyurl.com/paddlehugs
Registrations ends on 10/23/23.
Sail for HUGS
The HUGS Island Professionals (HIP Squad) is taking you on a sail for a cause event "Sail for HUGS"
Step aboard the Holakai Catamaran for a 1.5 hour sail and social event. Net proceeds will support Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
3:00pm - 4:30pm*
$100/person (must be 21 and over)
Includes sail activity plus open bar
Check-in at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort (2169 Kalakaua Ave)
Head into the resort towards the Front Desk and Retail Spaces.
Purchase Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/sailhugs
*Please arrive by 2:30pm.