• GAR Sponsors
• Sounds of Freedom Sponsors
• High School Fitness Challenge Sponsors
• Angels & Supporters

Sounds of Freedom Supporters are companies, organizations, or community leaders who generously sponsor 200 or more active duty military runners in the “Sounds of Freedom” (SOF) division. This program offers military runners an opportunity to participate in the Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run at a reduced rate. A BIG MAHALO to our “Hero” Sponsors! Please support them whenever you can.

Bank of Hawaii is the founder of the SOF Sponsors. BOH lends support to the military and many Hawaii charities. BOH also provides prize money for the fastest military runners in the Bank of Hawaii Military Elite Challenge.

James K. Schuler, philanthropist and chairman, founded Schuler Homes which is now D.R. Horton, Inc. Mr. Schuler with his wife, Bett, give much needed funds to worthy organizations through their Foundation.

A&B’s Matson Navigation Company sends a special aloha from Honolulu Harbor to our active duty military. We have supported the GAR for 25 years!

Acutron Co., Inc. is a locally-owned construction company specializing in insulation and firestopping. We are honored to participate in the Sounds of Freedom, supporting our military service personnel, because they allow us the freedom we enjoy today.

Anheuser-Busch Sales of Hawaii, proudly supports the community where we do business. Watch for our banners along the race course!

All of us at Aon Risk Services wish to express our sincere appreciation to the men and women of the Armed Services for their courage and sacrifice on our behalf.

BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery, and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. We are thankful to our Military for all the good they do for the People of Hawaii.

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. is a wholesale plumbing supply house as well as a bath, kitchen and lighting gallery. We are proud to honor our brave men and women in the Armed Services!

First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii’s oldest bank (founded in 1858) believes that it’s good business and good citizenship to give back to our community. FHB has been supporting the SOF since 1986!

ING DIRECT is a fun, innovative, community-oriented, Online Bank, known for its passion to help people save. Its seventh Cafe at 1958 Kalakaua Ave. opened in October, 2008. Plans are to reach out across the State of Hawaii via its innovative Mobile Cafe.

“JN Chevrolet/Mazda - serving Hawaii for over 47 years. Where customers send their friends.”

Warren Daspit, Chairman and CEO John H. Connors Insurance “Insurance for all risks.” Warren Daspit, Chairman and CEO, is a great supporter of the Military and many worthy organizations in Hawaii.

Stanley & Valerie Salcedo Providing Hawaii with HVAC, Sheet Metal and General Construction services. The company is dedicated to providing high levels of customer service and supporting local small businesses and the Great Aloha Run.

Since 1888, Swinerton Builders, employee-owned, has provided high quality general contracting services throughout the western United States and Hawaii. “We are committed to supporting the military and the People of Hawaii!” says Senior V.P., George Ehara.

We are proud to support our military troops here in the islands and abroad! Menchie’s loves being the ultimate fro-yo destination and truly prides itself on being a part of the local community. Come visit Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at Ward Warehouse, Kapolei Commons or Mililani Town Center.