Ken Kragen, known for his work on big projects like “We Are the World” and “Hands Across America”, launched a postpartum company today. The goal is to raise funds through NFT for charities focusing on climate change, world hunger, cancer and Ukraine.
In collaboration with technology companies Cosmic Wire, the NFT group has implemented several prominent projects, including Rolling Stone Lips Art and OneOf, a sustainable blockchain company. Hands for Humanity is Kragen Philanthropy’s latest gift. He died on December 14, 2021.
All proceeds from NFT sales will be distributed to Ken Kragen Foundation, Unicef \ Ukraine, WhyHunger, F Cancer / Generaize, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and Ocean Conservancy.
The operational costs of the project are capped at 40%, allowing up to 60% to be passed on to Kragen’s legacy, Kragen Memorial Fund Metaverse, which is established as an additional source of income for charities and then distributed to the Ken Kragen Foundation. . Other charities.
Kragen, best known as the primary creative force behind “We Are the World” and “Hands Across America” was also the founding president of USA Africa, a foundation created to manage aid collected by We Are the World, which has raised over $ 100 million to alleviate poverty and continues to raise funds to this day.
Kragen has also served as a television producer and manager of entertainment artists including Bee Gees, Lionel Richie, Smothers Brothers, Travis Tritt, Olivia Newton-John, Kenny Rogers and Trisha Yearwood. Kragen and actress Katie Worthington have been married since 1978.
The NFTs generated for the project are limited to 10,000 pieces and represent two joined hands. They will be presented with different designs that reflect what it means to be part of a human family. The entire collection will be offered on OneOf’s green NFT platform, co-founded by tech entrepreneur Lynn Day, digital media executive Joshua James, and music industry veteran Adam Fell, one of Kragen’s original collaborators, the industry musical Jat and Jat. production.
The designs will be offered by celebrities, studio influencers, including some original “We Are the World” artists and artists from around the world. Those interested in participating can also submit their original design, which is considered for inclusion in the collection.
“My husband Ken was originally inspired by his client’s songwriter Harry Chapin to work on solutions to world hunger, and I have been alongside him on We Are the World and Hands On America and Creating Live Aid. You can see big changes in pop culture and philanthropy. Today is not only Earth Day, but also the 44th anniversary of our wedding and we are delighted to be able to announce this news on this very special day. “Ken has made a great contribution to this world and we want to continue his efforts,” said Katie Worthington.
The Hands for Humanity NFT collector also provides special access to Ken Kragen’s commemorative metaverse, featuring items from his entire career. Metaverse will continue to raise funds for important initiatives for Kragen and to spread his messages of hope to future generations as well.
“My father was a huge fan of technology and NFTs. The combination of technology, charity and painting fits perfectly with his legacy. “We look forward to working with her on defending climate change by releasing these new NFTs and metaversions,” said Emma Kragen.
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