Waipi‘o is a place that I have a deep connection to. It has provided me with physical and mental health since I was a kid. Surfing is more to me than just an activity, it is a part of my spirituality and a way of life that keeps me healthy. Waipio is the place I surf the most consistently throughout the year. Along with surfing, it is a place my family and I enjoy spending time together.
Roland Shackleford
It is the place to disconnect from the things that are not important, and reconnect with the things that are.
Ariel Tergeoglou
I am a preschool teacher at a local public charter school, and our keiki need access to these special places. Young children light up when they tell me about the times their ʻohana take them to the beach. It gives them connections to their heritage, stories of their ʻohana, and a sense of place. It is heartbreaking to imagine one of our keiki being told they cannot visit Waipiʻo. Please protect access to a very treasured place for our keiki.
Caitlin Kryss