Giving Tuesday - Why We Give Back:
At melin, we’ve always believed that performance isn’t just about what you do in the gym, on the water, or in the mountains… it’s about how you show up for your community when it matters most. This Giving Tuesday, we’re honored to support the Maui Sports Foundation and their continued efforts to bring youth sports back to the Lahaina and West Maui community.
In the wake of unimaginable loss and rebuilding, sports have become more than just a game for these kids - they’re a source of normalcy, connection, and hope. Fields, courts, pools, parks, and the ocean are where friendships are rebuilt, confidence is restored, and the next generation learns what it means to persevere.
That’s why we give back: because we believe every kid deserves a place to play, to grow, and to feel like they belong.
Why We Love Them:
The Maui Sports Foundation is deeply rooted in the local community. They’re not just funding programs - they’re showing up for athletes, coaches, and families where they are, helping to rebuild the infrastructure of youth sports across Lahaina and West Maui.
Here’s why we’re proud to stand behind them this Giving Tuesday:
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Community-first mindset: They focus on what local families need most, listening to coaches, organizers, and leaders on the ground.
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Access for all kids: Their work ensures that young athletes have the chance to return to the sports and activities they love, regardless of circumstance.
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Rebuilding through sport: From surf leagues to wrestling mats and skateparks, they’re helping restore the spaces where kids can feel strong, supported, and inspired again.
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Support for those who serve: By helping create events that honor first responders and military, they continue to uplift the people who protect and care for the community.
For us, that alignment is everything. We’re inspired by how they use sport as a vehicle for healing, resilience, and unity in Maui. Clubs, teams, organizations & events the Maui Sports Foundation has impacted include:
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Maui Interscholastic Surf League: Supporting student surfers who call Maui’s waves home.
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Lahaina Aquatic Center: Helping bring life back to a key hub for swimmers and water sports.
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Lahainaluna Swim Club: Backing youth swimmers as they return to training, competition, and team culture.
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Lahainaluna Water Polo Club: Providing opportunities for athletes to get back in the pool and back with their teammates.
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Napili Surfriders Wrestling Club: Supporting young wrestlers as they develop discipline, strength, and confidence.
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Lahaina Lokahi Basketball Club: Helping rebuild access to hoops, practices, and team play for local youth.
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Lahaina Roughneck Wrestling Club: Keeping wrestling alive as an outlet for hard work and resilience.
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Lahaina Skatepark: Ensuring kids have a place to ride, progress, and connect with friends.
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Lahainaluna Gym: Restoring a vital space for practices, games, and community gatherings.
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First Responder and Military Classic at Honolua: Honoring and engaging those who serve through competition and community.
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Maui County Skateboard Series organized by One Love Skate: Supporting events that bring young skaters together across the island.
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Pohai Na Keiki Nalu: Backing youth surf programs that keep keiki connected to the ocean and culture.
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Ole Longboard Classic: Supporting longboard events that celebrate tradition, style, and community.
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Larry Libres Fishing & Diving Tournament: Helping maintain events that bring families and friends together around Maui’s waters.
Each of these touchpoints represents more than a program or facility - it’s a lifeline for kids and families rebuilding their sense of place and possibility.
Support Maui Sports Foundation:
This Giving Tuesday, we’re proud to stand with the Maui Sports Foundation as they work to restore youth sports in Lahaina and West Maui.
If you’re looking for a way to make a direct, meaningful impact, we invite you to learn more about their work and consider supporting their mission:
Together, we can help ensure that the kids of Maui have every opportunity to get back to the courts, fields, pools, and parks that feel like home and continue writing the next chapter of their community’s story through sport.