Lahaina Stories

The People Behind the Miles

Every step in this movement belongs to a real person with a real reason to walk. These are some of their stories.

Malia walking outdoors on Maui in the morning
Teacher Story

A Teacher's First Steps Back

After losing her classroom and her home in the same week, Malia found a path forward — one morning walk at a time. Her students are watching.

312

Miles walked

$3,800+

Raised

Read Malia's story
Walker Story

Walking from Chicago to Lahaina

David had never been to Maui. But when his daughter's teacher reached out through Steps for Lahaina, he laced up his shoes and hasn't stopped since.

847+

Miles logged

$6,400+

Raised

Read David's story
David walking along a city street in Chicago in the early morning
High school cross country team running together on an outdoor trail
Team Story

The Kula High School Cross Country Team

Forty-two student athletes. One shared goal. The Kula High cross country team turned their training miles into $4,200 for Lahaina coaches.

42

Team members

$4,200

Raised

Read the team's story

Your story starts with a single step

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