Project: Wendy's Walk

Extra Credits
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James Portnow, Seattle-based game designer and co-creator of Extra Credits, a web series on pro-social game design.
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Raised over $125,000 from over 4,000 people.
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James and Extra Credits were featured at SXSW, Gamasutra, and the homepage of Reddit.

AFIA
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Meghan Sebold, Brooklyn-based social entrepreneur and designer.
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Raised $5,000 for a sustainable clothing line that uses the textiles and talent of Ghana, West Africa.
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Her fashion line, AFIA was featured in EcoSalon, TreeHugger, Refinery29, and is now available in boutiques across NYC.

Aram Bajakian
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Aram Bajakian, NYC-based avant-garde guitar player.
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Raised $4,000 from fans and strangers to fund his album.
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Lou Reed heard Aram and chose him as his new guitarist while Aram's album is now released by John Zorn's Tzadik record label.

Here and There
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Darko Lungulov, Serbia-based award winning international filmmaker.
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Raised $9,000 from movie buffs for feature film project Here and There.
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Film won "Best New York Narrative" at Tribeca Film Festival, featured in Variety, L.A. Times, New York Times, and was a top-10 indie box office theatrical release.

When Last We Flew
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When Last We Flew, NYC-based Off-Broadway theatrical production team.
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Raised $7,000 from theatre fans for the premiere Off-Broadway run.
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Show sold-out at NYC Fringe Festival, won a GLAAD Media Award, and was featured in New York Times, Bloomberg, and American Theatre Magazine.

Through the Looking Glass
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Regan Wann, Kentucky-based small business owner.
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Raised $5,000 to expand her tea shop business.
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RocketHub campaign featured in the Wall Street Journal exposing her business to millions.

Paris in HDR
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Laura Boyd, NYC-based portrait and landscape photographer.
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Raised $6,000 architectural photography project on location in Paris.
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Photos featured in Artsicle Photography Show in the heart of Chelsea, NYC via LaunchPad.

NONVIOLENCE
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Joshua Reuben Lewis, NYC-based singer-songwriter.
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Raised $7,500 to record his first album.
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Showcased at The Gibson Showroom and made A&R connections at Sony, Warner Music Group, and EMI via LaunchPad.

Paul Davis Collection
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Paul Davis, Berlin-based fashion designer.
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Raised $8,000 from fans and strangers for a new fashion line.
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Clothing line featured at Berlin Fashion Week.

Big Puzzle, One Piece
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Caira Conner, Tennessee based NYU Master of Science.
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Raised $2,000 to study Brazilian land and infrastructure development.
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Featured in Americas Quarterly, completed innovative research, and submitted successful academic thesis.

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$50,000 Campaign Goal
$1,001 Raised So Far (3%)
Support Status
Time Remaining
35 Fuelers
35 Contributions
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Fuel $1 or more:

Any contribution of $1 receives: A Mighty High-Five and the feelings of knowing you made a positive difference in Wendy's life today! 1 Fueler!

Fuel $10 or more:

Any contribution of $10 receives: A HUGE High-Ten and the feelings of knowing you made a positive difference in Wendy's life today! 12 Fuelers!

Fuel $20 or more:

Any contribution of $20 receives: We are inviting you to get up and do the Gratitude Dance with Wendy right now because we're celebrating your generosity! Dance with Wendy here ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9z2ELaBVJY 13 Fuelers!

Fuel $50 or more:

Any contribution of $50 receives: A GINORMOUS thank you & you'll get an opportunity to receive an iPod! 5 Fuelers!

Fuel $100 or more:

Any contribution of $100 receives: You have a personal spot to walk alongside Wendy on September 26th 2012!

Fuel $150 or more:

Any contribution of $150 receives: You have a personal spot to walk alongside Wendy and you can bring your little dog too (oh and of course your family)!!

Fuel $250 or more:

Any contribution of $250 receives: You and five friends are invited to walk with Wendy on September 26th 2012! Plus we'll throw in a membership at www.CowabungaLife.com (valued at $365) 1 Fueler!

Fuel $500 or more:

Any contribution of $500 receives: Get an opportunity to receive an iPod and you'll receive a one year membership at www.CowabungaLife.com

Fuel $1,000 or more:

Any contribution of $1,000 receives: You've officially entered a WHOLE team of 20 or more to Walk with Wendy September 26th 2012. You get an opportunity to receive an iPod touch and you'll receive a one year membership at www.CowabungaLife.com.

Fuel $5,000 or more:

Any contribution of $5,000 receives: You are also invited to have dinner with Wendy on September 25th 2012. If you have a business, we will happily place your signage at Wendy's Walk on September 26th 2012 on Dallas Road in Victoria BC!

Fuel $11,111 or more:

Any contribution of $11,111 receives: We are SO Grateful for your generosity. We will happily fly you to Victoria BC for the big day next September and put you up in a hotel...you are invited to dinner and the Walk with Wendy!

Fuel $50,000 or more:

Any contribution of $50,000 receives: How may we serve you? Your generous offer has been gratefully and deeply received. We are humbled to accept this. how may we serve you?

Started by Wendy Harper September 26th, 2011

Wendy's Walk

Wendy's Walk (a story of Courage & Hope)

This is Wendy Harpers' courageous story of re-learning to walk for the 3rd time in her life. Today is her Birthday and she hopes she can inspire hope in your heart with this video. Thank you for supporting her and passing this video along!

Philanthropy

Wendy's Walk

Meet Wendy Harper. Her Goal is to walk 1km by her next Birthday, September 26th 2012.

An easy goal for most. Here's her courageous story...

In 1999 Wendy was in a tragic car accident. Doctors said she'd never walk again. Six months later she walked.

In 2002 Wendy was in a terrible fire. She spent two years in burn unit and nearly 6 more years in bed waiting for surgery. Doctors said she would never walk again...again.

Finally she received the surgery on her legs she needed. Then began 7 months of intense physio therapy and Wendy the Miracle Woman didn't just stand, but she walked 70 feet with a walker.

Here's her current challenges...

Her physio program is over and she's gone from doing 3 hours per day to 3 hours per week...her body is growing weaker because of this.
The hospital food she's eating is not helping her body to heal.
Due to her enormous transformation, many of her clothes do not fit anymore.
Wendy gets a disability chq for $896 per month, but after Mount Saint Mary's Hospital takes off the room and board, she is left with just $20 for herself.
Since they began charging her money in 2009 Wendy has put over $22,000 on her credit card.
Wendy has NO MONEY and NO INCOME.

Here's what she'd do with the $50,000...

She will receive physio therapy EVERYDAY!!
She will go on a better, more nutritious food program to help her body's healing be accelerated.
She will buy clothes that fit her body and needs.
She will be able to use city transportation.
She will be able to take her 20 year old son out for lunches and adventures.
She will be at ease and be able to focus on her healing journey!

Here's what she'll do if she receives more than her goal...

She will first pay off her huge Visa debt!
She will then enroll in an art program because she used to be an incredible artist.
If enough money came in, she could enroll in an in-home care service so she could move out of the hospital...this would make it possible for her to live with her son
If more than enough money was raise, she will create a fund that helps others similar to Wendy achieve their goals and get their life back!

Thank you for helping to support Wendy on her journey of getting her walking legs back. All donations are appreciated. All emails are joyfully and received. And if you pass this story on, we thank you for spreading the word!

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