| KAUAI, HI – Lappert’s Hawaii, the company known for its generous portions of delicious hand-made super premium ice cream, gourmet coffee and decadent pastries, recently made Swim Kauai Aquatics the beneficiary of proceeds earned from its popular booth at this year's Sunset Ho’olaulea, part of the Koloa Plantation Days Celebration.
During the block party, Lappert's Hawaii employees and members of the Swim Kauai Aquatics team were able to raise over $4,400.00. The proceeds from every cup and cone of their super premium ice cream sold went directly towards a fund to help support Swim Kauai Aquatics. In addition to the money raised at the event, Lappert’s Hawaii donated ice cream, supplies, booth fee and a team of Lappert’s Hawaii employees to help out.
Swim Kauai's Coach Greg Davis commented, "To have this kind of community support is wonderful and we want to put this right back into the team. The funds will go towards travel, equipment, continuing education of our coaches and rental of pool facilities — a little bit of everything."
Swim Kauai Aquatics supports three coaches, approximately 60 swimmers from ages 6-18 and a masters program and practices six to nine times per week. The coaches and staff organize competitive meets approximately every six weeks and open them to any team in the state of Hawaii who would like to participate. As an ex-All American and division one collegiate swimmer, Coach Davis' admiration of his team's commitment is evident and wants for all of them the ability to compete. "The kids work so hard, we want to give them the opportunity to showcase their talents."
Swim Kauai Board President Stephanie Rogers, another division one collegiate swimmer, is equally as excited about Lappert's Hawaii’s support and the hard work of their swimmers. "Approximately half of our operating expenses come from member dues. If we were to double their fees, it would be impossible for the kids to afford to swim; so the other half comes from fundraisers, like our yearly Swim-a-Thon and community donations. We are thrilled that Lappert's Hawaii gave us the opportunity to participate in this fundraising program. For our first year it went very smoothly, and we're proud of our swimmers for helping out at the Sunset Ho’olaulea event."
Judy St. Clair, of Lappert’s Hawaii, is also proud of what was accomplished, “We had such a great time working with Swim Kauai Aquatics and are so happy that the money raised at the Sunset Ho’olaulea will help further their success. Lappert’s Hawaii would also like to thank General Manager Angela Vento, Director of Food & Beverage Todd Oldham and the entire staff at the Sheraton Kauai Resort for continually sponsoring this wonderful event and including Lappert’s Hawaii.”
Lappert's Hawaii retail store locations include Hanapepe Town, Old Koloa Town, Coconut Marketplace and Princeville Shopping Center on Kauai, The Shops at Wailua on Maui, Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu, and provides ice cream to host hotels, restaurants and various establishments statewide.
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