Pacific Outpost of the 501st Legion
E komo mai, welcome, to the home of the Pacific Outpost of the 501st Legion, the Hawaii chapter of Lucasfilm’s preferred Star Wars Imperial costuming group. We are a group fans with a passion for costuming and enjoy sharing our hobby.
We believe “Why only collect action figures when you can be one.”
Our mission
The 501st Legion is the world’s definitive Imperial costuming organization. The mission of the 501st is threefold – to promote Star Wars, to celebrate its legacy, and to contribute to charitable organizations worldwide.
As indicated, part of the mission of the 501st Legion is to help charities. We consist entirely of volunteers; nor do we do this for any monetary gain. In fact, the 501st Legion is a US registered non-profit association holding a 501(c)(7) non-profit status. Our members dedicate time, money, and effort to combine their loves of Star Wars and costuming in order to help out those less fortunate than ourselves. The Legion has assisted hundreds of charities, local outreach groups, corporate events, professional and amateur sporting clubs etc. and we are proud to help in whatever way we can.
Charities
There are many charities we like to work with, below you can find some of our favorites.
The US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys, and distribute them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community.
Disney and Lucasfilm teamed up with Starlight Children’s Foundation to donate Star Wars-themed hospital gowns for children during their hospital stay.
The Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated to find better treatments and cures for inheritable bleeding disorders, and prevent complications of these disorders.
Parents and Children Together provides Hawaii’s most vulnerable residents with desperately needed social services to create safe and promising futures.
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Honolulu provides the highest quality care for orthopaedic and neuromusculoskeletal disorders and conditions.
Children’s Miracle Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation leads the way in research and drug development, promoting high-quality care, and helping people with CF live better today.
Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport. Every day athletes shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life.
Aloha United Way is working to reduce homelessness, provide opportunities for our kupuna to age gracefully, and better prepare our keiki for life.
Your gift to the American Diabetes Association will go a long way to help save lives and lead the search for a cure, so that one day we can be free of this disease.
Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.
Donate today to support our mission!
Every year, there are about 100 keiki in our islands newly-diagnosed with a critical illness. It is Make-A-Wish‘s vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.
The American Cancer Society funds and conducts research, shares expert information, supports patients, and spreads the word about prevention.
The Maui Strong Fund provides financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the Maui wildfires.