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Update #7: Dear, dear backers,
Finally! You've been waiting; we've been waiting, and now the wait is over. We received the final cut of our video today and we're sharing it with you, here and now. We love it, and hope you will, too.
Thank you again, to all of you.
Let us know what you think!
Update #6: The Re-cap
Dear Backers,
We all wanted to let you know that we have seen some of the very preliminary video shots for the film and they are remarkable. The editing is in process, but we hope to have something for you sooner rather than later. We'll let you know when we have it.
We'll also be sending surveys over the next few weeks to gather the information we need to send your rewards. It'll take us a bit, but we're working on it.
In the meantime, here is a link to a (not overly sentimental, I hope) re-cap of the installation and another photo on our blog.
In solidarity, and with gratitude,
Naomi, Susan, Isa, Katie and the OMB team
Update #5: The installation you helped create
Dear Backers,
Thank you again for your help in making the 50,000 Bones Preview Installation possible. We're settling back in to work after the run-up, installation, and some much needed R&R afterwards.
We'll have more information for you as we go, but please share our great joy at a beautiful, profound and successful event. This photo helps capture the event.
Update #4: You beautiful people...
Dear, dear backers,
We can't thank you enough. Please know that our entire staff and volunteers were watching this Kickstarter page yesterday and every donation elicited a collective holla of delight.
From day one until these last few moments, our hearts have been strengthened by your generosity.
We're going to get to work on the last details of the 50,000 Bones Preview Installation and we'll send another update once we've finished.
You made this possible and we're incredibly grateful.
Thank you!
Naomi, Susan, Isa, Katie and the rest of the OMB team
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Lilith Rogers on August 23, 2011
Hurray!!! In FIVE minutes you are going to take my money!! I'm so glad you made your goal and more. What a great project. Thank you. Lilith Rogers
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Update #3: Halfway there and other fantastic news!
Hello all you generous backers!
We’ve got wonderful updates to share with you!
First off, we’ve hit the halfway mark of our fundraising goal. That’s right half pledged and half to go. Please continue to share us with your friends and colleagues; that’s how we’ll make it the rest of the way.
With only 17 days until the 50,000 Bones Preview Installation, we cannot contain our excitement!! And this is where our plans stand:
Choreography for the laying of the bones is coming along nicely and all those attending the Volunteer Orientations will get a sneak peek at what Shira, from Keshet Dance Company, has designed for us!
One Million Bones Project Manager, Susan got a phone call from the Mayor’s Office yesterday… Our Permit has been approved: We’re Closing Down Central Avenue!
And, we’re finally ready to announce our National Speakers! (Drum Roll please) We have J.D. Steir the Campaign Manager for Raise Hope for Congo at the Enough Project; Carl Wilkens, the only American who didn’t leave Rwanda in 1994 during the genocide and founder of World Outside My Shoes; Kigabo Mbazumutima from Mapendo New Horizions, Yves Muya from Falling Whistles and Eric Ndaheba, survivor of the Gatumba Massacre in Burundi.
August 27th is going to be a remarkable day in Albuquerque, and everyone of you who has donated is making that possible.
In Solidarity and with Great Appreciation,
Naomi, Susan, Isa, Katie and the rest of the OMB Team!
PS...we've started making bones for all of you...here's a photo of some of them.
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Brainard and Delia Carey on August 10, 2011
Absolutely amazing! You guys are doing great! And thanks for this picture, I love the way the names are coming out, we all have to spread the word and shout about this, because it must get funded!
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Robert Gupta on August 11, 2011
Awesome! Thanks for the update, and can't wait to see the final installation!
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 23, 2011.
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Have a Bone Made in Your Name. The bone will be part of the installation in Washington, D.C., and you’ll be part of this historic event.
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All of the above AND we’ll thank you from the bottom of our hearts publicly on the One Million Bones blog.
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We’ll thank you from the bottom of our hearts on the OMB blog and in the 50,000 Bones installation video credits.
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Now it’s getting really good: $100-$249 gets you the public accolades on the blog and in the video credits, the Bumper Sticker and one (1) stylish OMB t-shirt.
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Can it possibly get any better? Yes! $250-$499 gets you all the $100 rewards plus a second (2nd) t-shirt and a personal thank you tweet.
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The perks are overwhelming at the $500-$999 level: Bumper Sticker. Check. Public accolades. Check. Two (2) t-shirts. Check. Thank you tweet. Check. And an 8” x 12” promo photo of the 50,000 Bones installation signed by the entire OMB staff.
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WHAT!?! There’s more? Indeed for $1,000-$4,999 you get everything from the $500 level plus a Giclee Print of the iconic OMB photo signed by OMB founder and director, Naomi Natale. The print is on archival quality water color paper, 12” x 30” and it’s gorgeous.
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NO WAY! Oh, yes. You get all the stuff we’ve been talking about since the beginning and two (2) invitations to the swanky, (mostly) exclusive 2013 installation reception in Washington, D.C.
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We call this the HOLLA level, cause if you donate $10,000 or more you’ll get all the perks we’ve been yakking about PLUS One Million Bones’ founder and director, Naomi Natale, will do a presentation at an event of your choosing, maybe a highbrow private party, a hoe down, or a motivational business retreat. But most exciting... at this level we will also dedicate a section of the installation to you on the National Mall. We love this level!
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One Million Bones is an art installation project designed to increase global awareness of the ongoing devastation of genocide, while raising funds to protect and aid displaced survivors.
One Million Bones also hosts educational workshops every month to highlight critical issues facing Sudan, Burma, and Democratic Republic of the Congo and educates students about tolerance through art and social activism.
Our goal is to make 1 million handmade bones which will be installed on the Mall of Washington DC in a collective shout that screams "Never Again!"
Wonderful vision, beautiful video, many hands in the effort have led to this stunning result! Deborah
Oops, I wasn't awake when I referred to Naomi as Natalie. A reminder to drink morning coffee before checking e-mail!
Thank you for allowing me a chance to help realize your vision. I am still making bones to send you for the Washington installation.Namaste .
(ps. Im still awaiting my pledge acknowledgment in the mail. Thank you )