“A Mighty Life Memorial Run/Walk” For Mental Health Awareness, on October 13th at 8am. This event is in memory of Arnel Salaguinto, a former boxer, who passed away in Oct. of 2023 and Tyler Gonatice, who passed away this past May. The event is to honor Arnels contribution to the boxing community in Hawaii and raise mental health awareness on Maui.
Known as the “Mighty Kalding” in the boxing community, Arnel was a beloved boxer with a passion for coaching. The word “Kalding” means goat in Ilocano, which is
Arnel’s ethnic background. While boxing and coaching, he instilled in his
students the idea that they should be mighty and inspired them to be the
“greatest of all time”.
Approximately 9.5% of American adults ages 18 and over, will suffer from a depressive illness each year. This event is to spread awareness about mental health and to show support for those going through mental health issues, all around us. Proceeds to go to Arnel Salaguinto Memorial Foundation.
