Berkshire Hathaway Sells Thousands of Anniversary Books for Charity

Anniversary Book Sales

• 🎯 4,400 anniversary books were sold yesterday, exceeding the initial intention to print 5,000.
• 📈 Approximately 3,600 books remain to be sold today.
• 💡 The book was created by Carrie, who refused payment, with proceeds directed to her favorite charity.

Charity Beneficiary

• 🏥 Carrie's favorite charity, The Statement Center, which assists homeless people, is the beneficiary.
• 📍 Located about five to six miles south of the meeting location, the center has been doing significant work.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Carrie's grandfather helped establish the center, and her husband has joined its board.

Fundraising Efforts

• 💰 20 copies of the book were initially sold prior to the meeting, with a limit of 10 per person.
• 💸 These pre-meeting sales raised a few hundred thousand dollars.
• 💎 One book was reportedly sold for $100,000.