AN EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTARY
IN FUNDING & PRODUCTION
SEEKING 2025 FUNDING for a 2026 release – Americaʻs 250th Anniversary. Donations 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Optional DONOR END CREDITS.
LOGLINE
During WWII, the 100th Infantry Battalion – a unit predominately made up of Americans of Japanese descent (AJAs) from Hawaiʻi – fought heroically in Europe, earning the name “The Purple Heart Battalion.” And after devastating losses, the 100th Bn. combined with the 442nd RCT to become one of the most decorated units in US military history.
But this isn’t just a tale of war – it’s a testament to soldiers who raised the bars on heroism and valor through applying the Spirit of Aloha, both during the War and for 80 years after.
The 100TH, Seeds of Aloha is part of Project Shaka, a nonprofit trilogy of educational films on the Aloha Spirit.
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Donations are tax deductible. Donate by Venmo, the credit card form below or manual check. Credit card donors will receive a tax deduction letter. Please consult a financial advisor for tax advice. Make checks payable to "ID8" and mail to 1012 18th Ave. Honolulu, HI, 96816 or by credit card:
CORP. SPONSORS
Sponsorships are tax deductible. Sponsors will receive a tax deduction letter. Please consult a financial advisor for tax advice. Donate by check payable to "ID8" and mail to 1012 18th Ave. Honolulu, HI, 96816 or by credit card:
| Sheet | Amount | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Total Donation from Web Donars List | 117183 | |
| Total Donation from Donors Under $100 List | 120 | |
| Total Sponsor Amount from Web Sponsors List | 0 | |
| Total Fund Raise | 117303 | |
| Percentage of Total Funds Raised | 23.46% | This shows how much we’ve raised so far as a percentage of our $500,000 fundraising goal. |
- $500K Fundraising Goal 0.1%
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Top 10 Donors
| Acknowlegement | Amount | Name | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans (Club 100) | 25000 | Sponsor | check |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | 10000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| JPG Hawaiʻi | 10000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| Hawaiʻi Media, Inc. | 10000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| Booʻs Foundation for Making Good Things Happen | 10000 | Linda Sue | check |
| Central Pacific Bank Foundation | 7500 | Sponsor | check |
| Club 100 Fundraiser | 6933 | Club 100 | cash |
| In memory of Tokuichi Hayashi, 100th INF BN/442nd RCT and wife Alice by The Kathleen K. Hayashi Legacy Gift Fund | 6000 | Kathi Hayashi | check |
| Go For Broke Association | 5000 | Sponsor | check |
| 1001 Stories | 5000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| 88 Tees | 5000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| In memory of Fred Hisayuki Hosokawa, 100th INF BN and wife Beatrice Fujiye by Gail Awakuni and Anne Shirai of the Fuiye Hosokawa TRUST | 2500 | Gail Awakuni & Anne Shirai | check |
| In honor of Col. Farrant Turner, 100th Btn, HQ by Jot & Marietta Turner | 1000 | Jay Turner | check |
| In honor of Sadanori Yuki, 100th BN (Sep.) by James Yuki | 1000 | James Yuki | check |
| Neil Horikoshi | 1000 | Neil Horikoshi | check |
| Glenn Wachi, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. | 1000 | Glenn Wachi | check |
| In honor of Toshio Murakami by P & R Endo Charitable Giving | 1000 | P & R Charitable Giving | check |
| In honor of Masao Kigawa by P & R Endo Charitable Giving | 1000 | P & R Charitable Giving | check |
| In honor of Jimmy Manabu Kigawa by P & R Endo Charitable Giving | 1000 | P & R Charitable Giving | check |
| In honor of John Tsukamoto by P & R Endo Charitable Giving | 1000 | P & R Charitable Giving | check |
| Blank Canvas | 1000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| Anonymous | 1000 | Liane Jay | check |
| In honor of Dr. Stanley Schonberger by Steven Schonberger | 500 | Steven Schonberger | website |
| Isami Yoshihara | 500 | Isami Yoshihara | website |
| Stuart Fong | 500 | Stuart Fong | website |
| Norma Puerner | 500 | Norma Puerner | website |
| Russ Sueyoshi | 500 | Russ Sueyoshi | website |
| Thomas Farrell, esq. | 500 | Thomas Farrell | check |
| Anonymous | 250 | Jennifer Maeshiro | website |
| Senator Carol Fukunaga | 250 | Sen. Carol Fukunaga | check |
| John Irwakiri | 200 | John Irwakiri | website |
| Mellissa Cedillo | 150 | Mellissa Cedillo | website |
| Carl Muraoka | 100 | Carl Muraoka | check |
| ET & JM Sakoda | 100 | ET & JM Sakoda | check |
| Jon Teraizumi | 100 | Jon Teraizumi | website |
| Anonymous | 100 | Michael Fujita | website |
NEWS
Honoring Heroes: Behind the Scenes of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha
Huge mahalo to everyone who came to Map Day, the first epic shoot for THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha documentary production shot at Hangar 79,...
KHON2: Documentary to Honor WWII Soldiers Needs Volunteers
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/documentary-to-honor-wwii-soldiers-needs-volunteers/ HONOLULU (KHON2) — Filming for “The 100th, Seeds of...
Dr. Takashi Manago, 101 & Still Going Strong!
Interview #1, Dr. Takashi Manago, a 101 year old 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) veteran. Heʻs just one of 6 remaining 100th veterans...
100th Battalion Film Begins Production
HONOLULU (April 15, 2025) — ID8, the Hawaiʻi 501C3 nonprofit producer of the award-winning film, Shaka, A Story of Aloha, has begun...
Hello World!
HELLO WORLD! Weʻre stoked to launch this website for the production of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha, a feature-length documentary by...
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Nov 9, San Terenzo Monte… looking forward to seeing you!
The Finale shot 🎥 for “THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha” happens Nov 9 in San Terenzo Monte, IT 🇮🇹 join us if can!
Fun fact: all the original moonshiners in Hawaii were Okinawan! Try @shakaspirits and get this shirt at 88Tees stores in Waikiki or online at 88tees.com🤙
Be sure to get yourself this shirt to support the production of the 100th film and celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! Available at 88Tees stores in Waikiki and online at 88tees.com🤙
🌺 Aloha, Ohana! 🌺
Tissue alert! We’re wrapping up back-to-back, heart-melting interviews for “100th Seeds of Aloha”—set to premiere with America’s 250th anniversary! 🎥🇺🇸 These powerhouse women, leading their families with grace, pour out the aloha-filled stories of our Nisei WWII heroes. Pride-filled voices, tearful laughs, and deep love that spans generations—pure emotional magic! 💖😢
It’s raw courage, sacrifice, and spirit that’ll move you to tears. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes glimpses! Drop a ❤️ if you’re feeling the mana. Mahalo!
#ProjectShaka #100thSeedsOfAloha #NiseiHeroes #AlohaLegacies #EmotionalTales #100thFilm #DocumentaryMagic
🌺 Aloha, Ohana! 🌺
Exciting update from “100th Seeds of Aloha”—the documentary is coming along beautifully! 📹✨ We’re thrilled to announce another heartwarming video shoot: the first-ever meeting between Linda and Rodney, descendants of those heroic Nisei Soldier buddies from WWII.
Their instant bond? Pure magic—forged in shared history, bursting with laughter, hugs, and that unbreakable aloha spirit! 💖🥰 It’s joy in motion, healing generations one smile at a time.
More seeds of aloha blooming soon—stay tuned! Drop a 🌺 if you’re feeling the warmth. Mahalo!
#100thSeedsOfAloha #NiseiLegacy #ProjectShaka #AlohaConnections #DocumentaryJoy
✨ Epic day at ID8! 🎥 Project Shaka hits motion picture mode for the 100th Film: “The 100th Seeds of Aloha.”
Cameras rolled, hearts opened, stories ignited with pure aloha spirit — courage, love, and legacy blooming across generations. 🌺 Not just a doc shoot… history meets heart!
Mahalo to all who poured in the energy! These seeds will keep growing, brightening the world. 🌱✨
#100thSeedsOfAloha #ID8 #ProjectShaka #AlohaInAction #SeedsOfLegacy #id8 #StoriesOfAloha #DocumentaryMagic
New shirt for the 100th Film is out now! Available at 88Tees stores in Waikiki and online at 88Tees.com🤙
