Remarkable Lives: Untold Stories of Later Life

A project in Stroud, UK by Owen McNeir
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Celebrating the remarkable lives of older people with photographs and stories, capturing hidden memories, discovering unheard voices.
Backers: 107
Average Pledge Per Backer: £155

Funded: £16,591 of £15,000
Dates: Mar 15th -> Apr 14th (30 days)
Project By: Owen McNeir
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HOORAY - HERE WE GO!!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, The Kickstarter finally ended just a few minutes ago after 30 extraordinary, intense, exhilarating days. I don’t mind admitting that I had a little cry as we crossed the finish line. Who am I kidding? I was in pieces! I have to go... (Read More)

A private message to my backers: you're remarkable

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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A very special Thank You

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers I want to share some wonderful news. We have just received a pledge of such generosity  that it has taken the Remarkable Lives campaign sailing beyond the funding target.  So I want to say a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to the truly... (Read More)

READY. SET. SCREAM.....WE DID IT!!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOUWe've done it! Thanks to the incredible support and generosity of almost 100 backers, REMARKABLE LIVES has been given the chance it needs to make a real difference. Thank you everyone, all of you, so much for believing in Remarkable Lives.... (Read More)

Last Night on the BBC

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is a big THANK YOU to BBC Radio who have supported my campaign enthusiastically throughout.  I've been fortunate to share the Remarkable Lives story with BBC Radios Wiltshire and Bristol (twice).  Tonight is my last foray (for this... (Read More)

42 hours to go. 97% of the target raised. Nails fully bitten.

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Well this is all getting very exciting, isn't it? But there can be no room for complacency. No cheering and whooping and leaping about the room until we cross the finish line.  I am stunned by your support. I am thrilled that so many people have... (Read More)

3 DAYS TO GO and....we are almost 90% funded!

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Shall we check the scores? (Drum roll.......)  The Remarkable Lives kickstarter is 86% Funded!  That means the campaign needs 'just' £2,041 or $2,534 to reach target. Now, I want to thank everyone so much for helping me get this far. You are all... (Read More)

Remarkable Lives on the BBC

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I was really thrilled to be asked back to BBC Radio Bristol today for an interview with Dr Phil Hammond.  A helpful boost as the campaign goes into its final 5 days! If you'd like to Listen Again, here's a link and my piece starts from about 42... (Read More)

An amazing thing just happened

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Colossal amounts of excitement which I cannot contain and have to share. I woke this morning to find that some wonderful person had pledged £1,000 !! Remarkable Lives has a Remarkable Benefactor! What is particularly special is that, on further... (Read More)

Half Way Update & Heartfelt Thanks

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone and anyone Well, this is the half way point in the campaign and, I'll be honest, it's like being in a glass case of emotion. Not my words, but strangely appropriate at times on this rollercoaster Kickstarter. With a target of £15K and... (Read More)

Remarkable Lives on BBC Radio - coming up...

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Very excited that Remarkable Lives Kickstarter is beginning to get noticed by the media. I'll be live on air on: BBC Radio Wiltshire on Thursday 23 March from 9am - the Morning Show.  BBC Radio Bristol on Saturday 25 March from 7.45am - love an... (Read More)

It's Day 2 and 5% Funded!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a fantastic launch to the Remarkable Lives Kickstarter and that's all thanks to you - the wonderful supportive extremely attractive backers!  There's a long way to go, but I'm excited to see how the next 28 days pan out. Please do keep... (Read More)

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