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The Matthew Shepard Foundation Needs Our Help

Update #29 · Dec 1, 2011 · 2 comments

Today, on what would've been Matthew's 35th birthday, we remember our loving friend and share with you a short but poignant clip from the film. In this clip, Judy Shepard talks about her son as only a mother can.

As wonderful supporters of our efforts to tell Matt's story, each and every one of you have shown us how one person can truly make a difference. 

In Matt's honor, we kindly ask that you please take a moment to support the Matthew Shepard Foundation, a wonderful non-profit organization founded by the Shepard family that is so close to our hearts, and vote for them in the American Giving Awards. As a small but passionately dedicated organization, the substantial grant they could be awarded would greatly impact their tireless efforts to protect bullied youth and “Replace Hate with Understanding, Compassion and Acceptance” through a variety of educational and outreach programs. Your vote will make a difference in their mission to Erase Hate.

You can vote DAILY from now through December 8th at www.VoteMatthewShepard.org

As always, we cannot thank you enough for your help.

With much love and gratitude,

Michele & the "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" team

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      Creator Kenneth Zamesnik on December 13, 2011

      Matt - you have not entirely left us. You are still here changing the world for the better every day. Your name will be uttered forever.

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      Creator David F. Scrivens on December 1, 2011

      What a beautiful young man. Happy Birthday Matt. Because of hate you were taken away from us but we will never forget you.

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    Thank you so much for supporting the film! For being a friend of the film, you'll get our "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" sticker and special thanks on our website.

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    96 backers

    You'll get our "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" button, sticker, and special thanks on our website.

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    You'll receive our fabulous "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" T-shirt in your requested size, button, sticker, and special thanks on our website.

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    See your name on the big screen! You'll receive a special on-screen thank you in the film, in addition to all of the goodies listed above.

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    In addition to a special on-screen thank you in the film, you'll receive a film poster designed by designer extraordinaire Alfred Hawkins that will be personalized and autographed by the filmmakers.

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    You'll receive a digital print of Gina van Hoof's now iconic photograph of Matt, as seen on the cover of Judy Shepard's "The Meaning of Matthew," signed by the photographer, as well as a special on-screen thank you.

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    You will receive an advanced autographed DVD copy of the film with a personalized video message from the filmmakers. You'll also receive our "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" sticker, button, T-shirt, and a special on-screen thank you.

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    You will receive a limited edition darkroom print of Gina van Hoof's now iconic photograph of Matt, as seen on the cover of Judy Shepard's "The Meaning of Matthew." This is a limited edition Baryta silver-based paper print of Matthew Shepard, signed by photographer Gina van Hoof and mounted on aluminum with a protective hand-crafted wood frame. You'll also receive our "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" sticker, button, T-shirt, and a special on-screen thank you.

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    Party time + official credit on the film! You and a special guest will receive an invitation to a VIP screening party of the film in Los Angeles (transportation not included), an official Associate Producer credit on the film, plus our "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" sticker, button, and T-shirt.

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    Become a Co-Producer on our film! You'll receive an official Co-Producer credit on the film, a VIP invitation for you and a special guest to our screening party in LA (transportation not included), plus our "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" sticker, button, and T-shirt.