Hi my name is Toa Pere. I am 14 years old and am a freshman at Kahuku High School on the North Shore of Oahu. The recent fires and tragedies on Maui are so very sad. I want to dedicate the 32 mile Catalina Classic paddleboard race to the kids of Lahaina Canoe Club and other ocean kids affected. I am raising funds to help and uplift some of the kids who love the ocean like me. 100% of the funds raised will go to them. I'm hoping they will be able to get equipment to replace what has been lost and support them however they need in hopes they can get back in the ocean as soon as possible.