https:\/\/mauifoodbank.org\/donate\/<\/a>, each dollar of donations supplies 4 meals, which means that 40,000 meals were provided from that trip.<\/p>\nDuring the trip, we got online feedback that this was inappropriate. After we were instructed our vessel was needed, we adjusted and were able to link up with a catamaran, Sea Maui III. We are now able to hook onto their vessel and unload supplies onto their catamaran, which is able to make a beach landing in Kaanapali.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, we hauled 10 truckloads of bedding clothes shelters, baby and pet supplies. These were offloaded to the catamaran and then offloaded to jet skis which made beach runs.<\/p>\n
On Monday, we delivered 300 cases of water, 200 gallons of gas and diesel, and about 50 propane tanks to Lahaina, as well as tents, camping supplies, clothing, bedding, pet supplies, baby supplies, feminine hygiene products, bleach, and soap.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d like to personally thank all of our amazing employees, who\u2019ve endured online scrutiny for my personal decision to run this fundraising trip. Additionally, they used their time to show up and help in any way we asked, which is commendable. We are SO thankful for their efforts and will continue to pay them as they volunteer their time.<\/p>\n
We\u2019d like to thank the news organizations who\u2019ve interviewed myself as well as Captain Spence and given us a chance to respond.<\/p>\n
Mahalo,<\/p>\n
Mark Elmore
President of Maui Snorkeling<\/p>\n
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Update on Relief Efforts 8\/16\/2023<\/h2>\n
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We\u2019re receiving requests for proof of good intentions. We attached two:<\/p>\n
1) An activity cancellation email to afternoon customers booked on Thursday 8\/10. We informed canceled customers of our intent to donate 100% of our net profits to disaster relief efforts (before the controversy).<\/p>\n
2) A donation receipt to Maui Food Bank for $10,265 on Friday 8\/11.<\/p>\n
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We deleted our social media charity tour announcement in light of the threats we received. You may be tempted to verify our donation with Maui Food Bank. Rather than distract another relief effort, I humbly ask you to accept this proof of our good intentions and move forward. We once again apologize for having the tour on August 11, 2023. It was too soon to have this event in the aftermath. We heard you, and immediately shifted our efforts into other ways we could help.<\/p>\n
Mahalo,<\/p>\n
Mark Elmore
President of Maui Snorkeling<\/p>\n
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