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Every pledge is meaningful. YOUR PLEDGE IS YOUR VOTE. By the simple act of supporting the show, you are contributing to a global future based on compassion, sustainability and justice. Pledge $1 and you'll get exclusive, backer-only updates on the progress of the Vegtoons Series from its production through premiere.

Thank you for caring about our planetary health! You don't have to be rich to be a patron of the arts. For your generosity, you'll receive: (a) good karma; (b) our eternal gratitude; and (c) bragging rights that you are part of cartoon history. As a memento of your support, we'll send you a bumper sticker (of your choice) to promote plant-based diets, as well as a downloadable copy of "The Dog Song" from Nellie McKay for your digital library. Plus you'll receive exclusive, backer-only updates on the progress of the Vegtoons Series from its production through premiere.

We'll mail you (anywhere in the world) a DVD of the completed show, the full 10 episodes, for your personal or public library -- and, for those truly inspired, you can facilitate a grassroots screening & discussion in your community. If we reach funding for the entire series, the region-free DVD will be ready by the end of the year. Plus you'll receive the other above rewards. (Please add $10 to your pledge for international shipping.)

New Reward: Our nonprofit sponsor, A Well-Fed World (http://is.gd/WellFed), is offering a matching grant for your pledge to support the Vegtoons Series. Every donation of $40 at this unique reward tier is matched with a donation from AWFW to The Plastic Cow Project, an initiative to save cows in India who have eaten hazardous materials for lack of food. In addition to this worthy cause, you will receive the other above rewards.

You'll receive a collector's edition DVD of the completed show, the full 10 episodes, for your personal library and/or to host a community screening. Your DVD will be signed by the animation artists whose talents and dedication have brought the show to life. We'll also send you storyboards and character drawings from the production of the show. Plus you'll receive the other above rewards.

You will be listed as a Dedicated Supporter on the official Vegtoons Series website (in development). If you prefer to keep your contribution private, just let us know. In addition, you'll receive an exclusive Vegtoons T-Shirt for supporters only. Plus you'll receive the other above rewards.

New Reward: You will receive an original, personalized black-and-white pencil sketch from animation director Tomm Moore, of any character (your choice) from "The Secret of Kells" or his upcoming movie, "The Song of the Sea." In addition, you'll receive a signed collector's edition DVD of the completed Vegtoons Series, an exclusive Vegtoons T-shirt for supporters only, and the other above rewards.

A gift that grows! At this pledge level, our nonprofit fiscal sponsor and friend of the show, Trees for Life, will plant life-giving trees on your behalf or for someone you love. (See: http://is.gd/PlantTrees.) Also, you'll receive the other above rewards.

New Reward: You will receive an original, personalized small watercolor painting from animation director Tomm Moore, of any character (your choice) from "The Secret of Kells" or his upcoming movie, "The Song of the Sea." In addition, you'll receive a signed collector's edition DVD of the completed Vegtoons Series, and listing as a Dedicated Supporter on the show's official website (in development).

For the compassionately fashionable, you can contribute to the show and look good while doing it! Limited edition, eco-friendly designer handbags courtesy of GUNAS. First come, first choice. Some images in the left-column, below. (See: http://is.gd/GunasBags.) You'll also receive the other above rewards.

New Reward: You will receive a series of three key animation drawings from a scene of "The Secret of Kells," both rough and cleaned-up versions, for a total of six original images used in the film's production. In addition, you'll receive a signed, collector's edition DVD of the completed Vegtoons Series, and listing in the Special Thanks credits of the show, each episode of which will be seen by millions of viewers worldwide.

You will be listed as a supporter in the Special Thanks credits of the animated show, each episode of which will be seen by millions of viewers worldwide. If you prefer to keep your contribution private, just let us know. As well, you'll receive the other above rewards.

You will receive a limited edition poster from "The Secret of Kells," autographed by animation director Tomm Moore. Also, you will receive an original, personalized watercolor painting by Tomm, of any character (your choice) from "The Secret of Kells" or his upcoming movie, "The Song of the Sea." In addition, you'll receive a signed, collector's edition DVD of the completed Vegtoons Series, and listing in the Special Thanks credits of the show, each episode of which will be seen by millions of viewers worldwide.

We can help you to write a short script or to consult on a story idea of your own. Or share in the creative process as we design secondary characters together to appear in the Vegtoons Series. You'll also receive an illustrated book and limited edition poster based on paintings from "The Secret of Kells," autographed by animation director Tomm Moore. Plus you'll receive the other above rewards.

In support of the Vegtoons Series, you'll get a ticket for the 10th anniversary Caribbean cruise of Holistic Holiday at Sea (http://is.gd/VeganCruise). The Italian luxury liner will set sail from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for a week-long voyage (March 2-9, 2013) to Mexico, Honduras, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. With vegan cuisine, yoga, cooking classes, educational seminars and evening parties, the cruise has been described as invigorating and life-changing. In addition, you'll receive the other above, non-limited rewards.

At this special pledge level, you will have prominent Sponsorship placement in the credits of the Vegtoons Series, each episode of which will be seen by millions of viewers worldwide. With a link to your site, you can promote your own business, organization, publication, book, blog or what have you. As well, individual backers can rally together to reach this funding level in support of their favorite group, work or cause. Simply send us a note of the sponsor in whose name you are contributing, and as we cross the pledge level threshold for that sponsor, they will receive prominent promotion in the show's episodes and on the official Vegtoons Series website.

This is the premier sponsorship level for the Vegtoons Series, receiving Producer billing for the show, publicity during the show's launch, as well as top-level promotion in the credits and on the official Vegtoons website. Each of the show's 10 episodes will be seen by millions of viewers worldwide for years to come. For large contributions, other unique promotional opportunities are available. Please write to us at 'info@vegtoons.com'.