HONOLULU (KHON2) -- On Sunday, September 22, the Hawaii non-profit Wounded Warrior Ohana will host its annual MG Frank Tate Memorial Paddle and Lunch, welcoming 100 wounded warriors and their families for a day of outrigger canoe paddling and community engagement. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The event will take place at Elks Lodge 616, located at 2933 Kalakaua Avenue. Activities are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants can enjoy outrigger canoe rides from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., accompanied by live music from the Not So Purdy Band from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A picnic lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., along with door prizes. The paddle and lunch event, first held three years ago, aims to provide therapeutic and exhilarating experiences for wounded warriors and their families. Many participants have expressed that they had never been on an outrigger canoe before, making this outing particularly special. Aloha Market attracts more than 7,000 Los Angeles visitors Last year, the event was renamed in honor of former WWO Board Member MG Frank Tate, who passed away in 2022. MG Tate served in the U.S. Army for 34 years, earning numerous awards for his distinguished service across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. WWO’s mission is to offer enriching activities for wounded warriors and their families. In addition to the annual paddle, the organization hosts a variety of monthly events, including whale-watching cruises, luaus, and sporting events. WWO also provides monetary grants and scholarships for Gold Star families and children of wounded warriors. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news For more information about Wounded Warrior Ohana, visit www.wwohana.org.