RB40 is about KS ‘89ers, in partnership with with the Dan Akaka Family Foundation and Kō Hana Distillers, creates their class rum. The planting ceremony took place on June 5, 2024, to celebrate their 35th reunion.

A Special Mahalo:

Thank you to the Akaka family; Millie, Danny Jr., and Anna for officiating the ceremony, and to Millannie, Erin, and Emilia Mattson. Appreciation goes to the Prime Time 89 RB40 planning team; Jamie, Nicole, Wendy, Keli, Dana, Drake, Elizabeth, Catherine, and David for managing the silent auction. Thanks to Shane for photography, Alika for video, Jason for the planting plaque, and Kanila for helping with the logo.

Thank you to our RB40 sponsors; Lanani, Janeen, Jason, Sean, Drake, and Jamie. Thanks also to RB40 partners; Kō Hana Distillers and This Lil Piggy, and to everyone who supported this project today.

Don’t forget to visit our silent auction table. We have unique items from Trader Joe’s, coffee from New York, and special rum—things you can only get here today in Hawaii.