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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 24, 2012.

Update from the road!

Update #6 · Jun 9, 2012 · comment

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten about you! I' appreciate all of you following along. The trip has already been a great success and I am now starting to plan out the rewards stage. I figured I would wait till I started hitting moreinteresting areas to fullfill the rewards to make them more satisfying for you guys. If you haven't filled out your rewards survey please get that in soon, or e mail me at thumbsoutalaska@gmail.com. Hope you guys are enjoying the trip.

 

 

Ryan

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Thank You to All the Backers

Update #5 - For backers only · May 24, 2012 · comment

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New Rewards, Goal, and the Final Push

Update #4 · May 16, 2012 · comment

NEW GOAL: $1,700
NEW REWARD:  Invitation to the first showing of the documentary ThumbsOut
Anyone who has backed, or helps back the project to our new goal will be invited to the movie premiere party which is TBD .

Thank you to everyone who helped me get to my initial goal of $1,200. I'm excited for what we have accomplished so far, and I can't thank you enough. I have included a new reward for backing me $2. It's simple, cheap, and fun for those involved so help if you can. Also I changed the $500 pledge reward to $250 just in case that adventurous soul is still out there looking to have an experience of a lifetime. 

Please spread the word to friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, or strangers and help me keep raising funds. I didn't factor into the cost how expensive an international data plan would be for a smart phone, so this would help me eliminate those higher costs that I wasn't anticipating. Thanks again so much for all of the support! ThumbsOut! Or just follow the trip if you want, it's going to be great

www.thumbsout.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/ThumbsOutAlaska

Ryan

Also, here is picture of my dog and I smoking wild game to send to checkpoints along the way!

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We made the goal!

Update #3 · May 12, 2012 · comment

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Can't thank everybody enough for the support that you guys have given so far. I can't wait to get this project in motion and follow through on getting you guys involved. I am really excited to give updates when I am traveling, and write postcards to you guys and also personal video updates. I want to do post awesome pictures, videos, and stories for everyone to see while I'm doing this so I think it will be really fun. I am still trying to raise as much money as I can so I can keep getting equipment so if you know anyone who is still interested in getting involved please send them to the site. Thanks again to everyone and if there is any special requests for people please let me know. Like I said before once the kickstarter is over I will be sending out an e-mail to gather your information so we can get you guys your rewards. Thanks again for everything, it means more than I could ever express through an e-mail.


Ryan Kedzie

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One Week in Two to Go!

Update #2 - For backers only · May 10, 2012 · comment

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  • Pledge $2 or more

    0 backers

    Anyone who pledged two dollars will get a personal e-mail thank you, as well as their name in the credits of the final production, and best of all 3 lucky names will be added into a drawing for a video shout out via Facebook, Twitter, and my blog, sometime during the trip. It might even make the final production!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    10 backers

    One Thumb Club: I will take a photo with your name on a sign, piece of paper, napkin, bark, or whatever may be laying around while on the road. I will take a picture to recognize your donation, and then compile a slide show before the credits at the end of the documentary. Maybe your photo will be taken in Great Falls, Montana, Pink Mountain, British Columbia, or Tok, Alaska! Who knows? Anyone who donates the minimum and up will be invited to the first ever screening, if you help me make this happen!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    24 backers

    Two Thumbs Club: Receive a postcard from Ryan while he's on the road traveling. Get a personalized hand written postcard from Ryan sent to your home, telling you about his travels and what he's up to that day. This level also includes your name on a picture featured in the documentary.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    9 backers

    Three Thumbs Club: Get a personalized shoutout video message to you, or a person of choice, from the road. For example, I will say hello while traveling, or film an interesting subject I observe during my travels and specifically mention you while doing whatever I'm doing. I will post the video to the ThumbsOut Facebook, Twitter, and Blog for yourself and friends to view. This will also be included in the special features after production, or maybe even make the documentary itself. This also includes a phone call from the road, and you're name written on a something that will be featured in the film.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    5 backers

    Four Thumbs Club: I spend a day of travel dedicated to, in tribute of, or in honor of someone or something. I will start the day off recognizing the person or thing (e.g. autism) of your choice on camera and will state the name of the person, where you and the person are from, and a personalized description of your story. If you pledge this you are guaranteed a spot in the final edit of the film as well as a signed final copy.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    High Five Club: Meet Ryan on the road at your travel destination of choice, and join him for up to 48 hours hitch-hiking with him, camping with him, or even have me come to your house and do some yard work. This will forever allow you to be part of this epic adventure, and will allow you an experience you may never be able to achieve otherwise. So take a risk, and join me to see what it's like to live on the edge! It's up to you, and we can hammer out the details in the future.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012