California-based sun care company VitaSea has joined the sailing community in Newport, RI for a fundraising event to benefit the Maui Food Bank. Sail For Hope is scheduled for Saturday, September 30th, which starts outside Newport Harbor and races around Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay. While VitaSea has already donated to the Maui Strong Fund, joining Sail For Hope is another opportunity to support the families in Maui who need basic supplies and food.
“It is wonderful that Sail Newport is using its fundraising event to assist Maui families. From sea to shining sea―from the Atlantic to the Pacific, we are kindred hearts in providing aid in times of need. Joining Sail For Hope is an opportunity to continue our support in helping a community that is dear to our hearts,” says Christine Burger, co-founder of VitaSea.
The catastrophic fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui are reported to be the deadliest in the U.S. in over a century. Many people are still unaccounted for, and the needs are immense. VitaSea will join sailors, donors, and local businesses to raise donations for the Maui Food Bank. VitaSea will donate $2,000 to the fundraiser; the sustainable sun care company has also pledged 100% of its online profits between October 1st and October 15th.
“We’re thankful for VitaSea joining our community because they want to expand their support for the many suffering in Maui. VitaSea coming forward to help with emergency funding for the basic food needs of the survivors shows a company with a wonderful social conscience,” says Brad Read, executive director of Sail Newport.
