Street Bikers United Hawaii's Maui Chapter presents a $3,700 check to the Pacific Cancer Foundation's Children's Fund following its Fourth of July Weekend Biker Blowout Party fundraiser. Courtesy photo

Street Bikers United Hawaii Maui Chapter raised $3,700 for Pacific Cancer Foundation’s Children’s Fund through its Fourth of July Weekend Biker Blowout Party, bringing the community together in support of local keiki and families facing cancer.

The event featured a poker run from Kanaha Beach Park to Ron Panzo’s Hale in Kihei, followed by an afternoon gathering with live music, food and community. Ticket sales benefited the Pacific Cancer Foundation’s Children’s Fund, which helps ensure the foundation’s free programs and services are available to children and families navigating cancer.

The effort reflects years of community involvement led in part by Ron Panzo, longtime Street Bikers United leader, owner of Nalu’s South Shore Grill and dedicated Pacific Cancer Foundation supporter.

Before becoming involved with the Pacific Cancer Foundation, Panzo spent years supporting keiki across Maui County through Street Bikers United Hawaii, including efforts such as Toys for Tots and Tools for School.

Panzo’s connection to Pacific Cancer Foundation began through Paddle for Life and his longtime relationship with Kimokeo Kapahulehua. Over time, that involvement grew into a deeper commitment to supporting families facing cancer, particularly through the Children’s Fund.

“When you think about a child going through cancer, how scary that is, and not just for the child, but the whole family, that’s probably one of the scariest situations that a family has to go through,” Panzo shared in a recent Pacific Cancer Foundation donor spotlight.

Over the years, Street Bikers United Maui Chapter has continued to rally behind the Children’s Fund through community fundraisers and grassroots support.

“You come up with an idea and say, ‘Let’s support the kids.’ And people just show up,” Panzo said.