Thanks to all of you amazing early investors, we were able to quickly pass our internal goal of raising $20k on the first day. Every investment that has come in, regardless of monetary value, has carried the same weight of excitement and commitment for us! We are deeply grateful and humbled by your support and belief in KOKORO Spirits. We’re still a long way from our $350k goal BUT this is why we are on Wefunder. People from all walks of life get an opportunity to invest and take part in the growth of a company that they believe in. Please share our passion and campaign with your friends, your families, and your colleagues. The sooner we can close out this round, the sooner our team can fully devote their time and energy to pushing KOKORO Spirits onward and upward.
We’ve got some fun updates in store over the coming weeks that I’m super excited to post. Looking forward to sharing our progress on your “swag” perks, discussing our next spirit choice, and even having some fun while we embark on this journey together.
I’ll close out this first update with an official commitment to our first non-profit organization. The United States Bartenders’ Guild’s Helen David Relief Foundation honors the loving memory of bar owner, community leader, and 2-time breast cancer survivor, Helen David. This fund provides assistance to qualified members of the hospitality industry who are taking on cancer, and specifically breast cancer, with the dignity and courage Helen displayed throughout her battle and has granted over $200k to bartenders in need since 2015. We are honored to commit 1% of our net profits to support this amazing foundation. Our company was founded on the idea of celebrating community and there are no better community connectors than our friendly neighborhood bartenders. You can also donate to the USGB Foundation directly by visiting: https://www.usbgfoundation.org/. Bartenders need our help, now more than ever!
Have a great wonderful weekend and please stay safe! -Howard