Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii (February 19, 2025) – Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, a luxurious 605-room resort located on 50 immaculately-landscaped oceanfront acres overlooking Keoneloa Bay, proudly announces the Eighth Annual Bum Run event to raise awareness. In collaboration with the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay for Life Kauai, the Bum Run aims to spotlight the importance of colon cancer prevention and early detection in recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March.
The event holds deep significance for the Grand Hyatt Kauai team, as the disease has touched the lives of multiple resort colleagues and their ohana. The Bum Run was first created in 2015 to support Diann Hartman, a cherished team member, after her diagnosis with stage 4 colon cancer.
As this year marks the 11th anniversary of my colon cancer diagnosis, the Bum Run is a reminder of hope, resilience, and importance of community. When I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, I was living an active lifestyle, ate very healthy and had no symptoms. My journey underscores the reality that this disease can impact anyone, but can be treated and even curable when caught early, which is why awareness is so important. Through events like these, we not only raise awareness but also inspire action to find a cure and honor those we’ve lost to this brutal disease. I’m deeply honored to stand with our team, guests, and community to continue this important mission.
The Bum Run will take place on Saturday, March 1, and invites people of all skill levels to run or walk a breathtaking 2.5-mile trail through Poipu Bay Golf Course. The trail features spanning views of the oceanfront setting and emerald mountains. Runners will take in the beautiful scenery and local wildlife, and potentially even spot breaching whales during the experience.
After the run or walk, participants can enjoy a post-run snack of fresh fruit, pastries and coffee. The resort will also host a silent auction featuring prizes such as island excursions, dining experiences, jewelry, and hotel packages in Maui, Waikiki, Kauai, New Mexico, and Bahamas.
Proceeds from the Bum Run and silent auction will benefit ACS’s Relay for Life Kauai. According to research released by the ACS earlier this year, the U.S. expects to see about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer in 2025. In men under 50, colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, and it is the second leading cause of cancer death in women under 50. Studies show that if the current trend continues, colon cancer cases are projected to increase 90 percent in people under the age of 35 by 2030, making awareness and early detection vital in fighting the disease.
“The American Cancer Society is proud to partner with Grand Hyatt Kauai to host the Eighth Annual Bum Run,” said Kittrin Cade, development manager at ACS. “This event demonstrates the strength of community in fighting a devastating disease like colon cancer. Together, we’re driving awareness and supporting patients and survivors here in Hawaii.”
Advance online registration for the Bum Run is available at https://www.active.com/koloa-hi/running/distance-running-races/bum-run-kauai-8th-annual-fun-run-event-fundraiser-2025. Day-of registration starts at 7 a.m., and the run begins promptly at 7:30 a.m.
Registration fees for the event are $40 for adults, $20 for children between six and 17 years old, and free for children five and younger. Each participant will receive a Bum Run fanny pack.
About Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
When guests enter Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, they are immediately greeted by the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean with an open-air courtyard featuring spanning views of Keoneloa Bay. Built into a lush hillside, the resort provides 605 luxurious guestrooms including 42 newly-renovated suites, with most rooms showcasing deluxe or partial ocean views. All rooms feature private lanais (patios) and areas of the resort are connected by open-air pathways that seamlessly blend the lush natural setting with its premier amenities.
Grand Hyatt Kauai honors the traditions and history of Native Hawaiian culture at the on-site Ke Kumu o Hihinui Hawaiian Cultural Center. Guests can take part in experiential sessions to learn more about traditional customs. The resort features an expansive pool complex with an adults-only tranquility pool, a lava rock-lined river pool, 1.3-acre seaside lagoon, an activity pool with a 150-foot waterslide, and multiple whirlpools. Additional resort amenities include the award-winning Poipu Bay Golf Course, open-air treatments at Anara Spa, on-site tennis and pickleball courts, and a 3,000 square-foot hydroponic garden. Guests can experience five on-site restaurants including Tidepools, serving modern island fare in thatched roof hale floating above a koi-filled lagoon. Additional dining includes made-to-order sushi and curated cocktails at Stevenson’s Library, open-air breakfast service at Ilima Terrace, Honolulu Coffee Co. and dinner and entertainment at Seaview Terrace, and poolside meals at Captain’s Bar and Hale Nalu. For more information or to book a stay at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, visit grandhyattkauai.com, or call (808) 742-1234. Follow the resort on social media at @grandhyattkauai on Facebook and Instagram.
About Grand Hyatt
Around the world, Grand Hyatt hotels bring travel dreams to life by celebrating the iconic in small details and magnificent moments. Located at the crossroads of local culture and global business within major gateway cities and resort destinations, each Grand Hyatt hotel is uniquely designed to be a captivating destination within a destination. Grand Hyatt hotels deliver welcoming and elevated service, first-class accommodations and an abundance of options within a multicultural backdrop of dramatic architecture and bold and vibrant design. Grand Hyatt hotels boast inventive restaurants, luxury spas, fitness centers, and business and meeting facilities. For additional information or to make a reservation, please visit grandhyatt.com. Follow @GrandHyatt on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #GrandHyatt.
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