Win a Free 5-Night Waikiki Stay
For First Responders Only
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Wander Well and 2 Walk On Water are sending two first responders to Hawaiʻi to rest, recover, and reset.
Winners are responsible for applicable taxes and a one-time $99 redemption fee.
The Prize Package
First responders carry what most people never see. This trip is built to give some of that weight back to the ocean — and send you home with tools, people, and memories that outlast the week.
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5 Nights in Waikiki
Five nights in the heart of Honolulu — steps from the beach, surrounded by the spirit of aloha. Deluxe room for up to 4 guests.
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Paddleboard or Surf Rental
Your choice — get out on the water at your own pace. No experience needed. Just you, the ocean, and open sky.
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Trauma-Informed Aqua Specialist Journal & Training
Tools for healing that go home with you, long after the trip ends.
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Meet Kai — Free Peer Support Access
Text-based peer support with real humans, on-demand. It doesn’t end when the trip does.
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Hawaii Service Guide
A guide to volunteer locally while on your trip — farm visits, beach clean-ups, community outreach, and more.
Free to Enter · 2 Winners Selected · Through July 1st · Estimated Trip Value ~$3,195
Winners are responsible for applicable taxes and a one-time $99 redemption fee.
Winners are responsible for applicable taxes and a one-time $99 redemption fee.
Deadline extended — entries now open through July 1, 2026. No purchase necessary. Open to eligible first responders & service professionals.
A project of the Wander Well Charitable Giving Project in partnership with 2 Walk on Water
The Numbers
Don’t Lie
First responders carry an invisible weight the public rarely sees. These statistics are why this trip exists — and why Mental Health Awareness Month matters so deeply for the people who serve us.
More firefighters and police officers die by suicide each year than in the line of duty. Over 50% of firefighter deaths are attributed to stress and extreme exhaustion — not fires. The crisis is real, it is urgent, and it is why this trip exists.
What They Said
“The ocean doesn’t care what rank you are. It just holds you. That’s what I needed more than anything after 14 years on the job.”
Sarah M.Firefighter · Program Participant“I didn’t know I was burned out until I felt what rest actually felt like. This changed how I think about my own mental health.”
James R.Police Officer · Program Participant“Knowing I’m not alone — that other first responders get it — that’s been the biggest help of all.”
David K.Paramedic · Program ParticipantFrequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about entering, eligibility, and what’s included.
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This giveaway is open to active or retired first responders, nurses, doctors, teachers, military personnel, veterans, paramedics, EMTs, law enforcement officers, firefighters, social workers, and other frontline or public service professionals. If you serve or have served your community in a meaningful way, we want to hear from you.
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Absolutely none. Completely free to enter. No purchase necessary, no credit card required, no hidden fees. It is a charitable gift from the Wander Well Charitable Giving Project and 2 Walk on Water in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Winners are responsible for applicable taxes and a one-time $99 redemption fee when they choose to redeem their stay.
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We’ve extended the deadline — entries are now open through July 1, 2026. Two winners will be selected and notified shortly after. If you already entered, you’re in. All entrants receive access to the Wander Well first responder wellness community, regardless of whether they win.
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The prize includes 5 nights of accommodation in Waikiki, a paddleboard or surf rental, water sessions, and all wellness tools. Travel to and from Hawaii is not included, but we encourage winners to reach out — we’ll do our best to help connect you with resources.
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Not at all. The paddleboard or surf rental is yours to enjoy at your own pace — beginner or experienced, you’ll be in good hands. The entire trip is designed around your pace, not performance. The ocean meets you exactly where you are.
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Yes. The deluxe room sleeps up to 4 guests, so winners are encouraged to bring family or close friends. Five nights in Waikiki is better shared with the people you love.
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Winners are responsible for applicable taxes and a one-time $99 redemption fee. Hawaii state taxes and fees are $23 per person per night. We’ll provide a full breakdown before you confirm your dates.
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Wander Well is a home exchange and travel platform with a charitable giving arm dedicated to supporting communities in need. 2 Walk on Water is a nonprofit that uses surf and water experiences to support first responders, veterans, and others navigating trauma and PTSD. Together, they created this trip to honor those who serve others every single day.
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Every entrant gains access to our first responder wellness community through the Wander Well platform, including Meet Kai peer support. Entering is always worth it.
Made for Those
Who Show Up
This giveaway was created exclusively for the people who carry the weight of serving others every single day. If you show up for your community — this is for you.
The Water,
On Your Terms
Your stay includes a paddleboard or surf rental — your choice, at your own pace. Time in and around the ocean is proven to calm the nervous system and restore mental clarity. No experience required, no pressure. Just you, the water, and open sky.
- —Paddleboard or surf rental, tailored to your comfort level
- —Get out on the water in a calm, therapeutic setting
- —An experience designed to rest and reset, not perform
5 Nights in
Waikiki
Settle into a deluxe room in the heart of Waikiki — steps from the beach, surrounded by the spirit of aloha. One of Honolulu’s most iconic shores. Your time, your pace.
- —5 nights in Waikiki, Honolulu
- —Deluxe room — up to 4 guests
- —18 months to book and travel
Everyone Wins Something
On July 1st, all entrants unlock access to the Wander Well first responder wellness community — including Meet Kai peer support — through the Wander Well platform.
Because You Give Everything
This trip is made possible through the Wander Well Home Exchange Charitable Giving Project, in partnership with 2 Walk on Water — to honor those who carry the weight of serving others every day. Every entrant gains access to our first responder wellness community.
Tools for Real,
Lasting Change
Trauma-Informed Aqua Journal
A complimentary journal and specialist training program for water-based healing. Yours to keep, long after the trip ends.
Meet Kai — Peer Support
Free text-based peer support with real humans, on-demand. Because healing doesn’t have a check-out date.
Genetic Wellness Coaching
Reduced-cost genetic testing plus a personalized lifestyle report — insights built around your unique biology.
You Give
Everything.
You run into burning buildings. You save lives. You teach the future. You show up when it matters most. Now it’s your turn.
Enter to Win — It’s FreeWinners are responsible for applicable taxes and a one-time $99 redemption fee.