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Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows invites local organizations and charities to participate in the 17th annual Charity Trees at Mauna Lani this holiday season. This special event helps to raise awareness and much-needed funds for local non-profit organizations.

Each decorated tree will be displayed in Mauna Lani’s hotel lobby through the holiday season. Community members, resort guests, employees and friends and family are invited to view the entries and vote for their favorite tree ($1 donation per vote).

The Charity Trees will be on display from Dec. 7, with winners announced Dec. 22.

Mauna Lani will be awarding cash prizes to the organizations whose trees receive the highest number of votes: $2,000 (1st place), $1,000 (2nd place) and $500 (3rd place).

Public donations will be split equally among all participating organizations (excluding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners). All for-profit organizations must designate a charity to receive their donation.

Charity Trees at Mauna Lani entry forms will be accepted through Nov. 30.

For entry forms, participation details or more information, contact Ranie Fukumoto at (808) 881-7002 or rfukumoto@maunalani.com, or visit www.maunalani.com