Gathering Goodness Mosaic

A project in Shokan, NY by Susan J York
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108 piece painted mosaic of Peace, Joy and Love created from submitted images, stories and songs as a shield to cancer & world ills.
Backers: 207
Average Pledge Per Backer: $114

Funded: $23,664 of $20,000
Dates: Jan 2nd -> Feb 14th (44 days)
Project By: Susan J York
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Latest News

Celebrating & Sharing Love...

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Valentine's Day! I want to thank everyone for their support of this project. It has been amazing! I want to share some backers' love with you today because I am in love with LOVE which can be expressed in so many ways. Backers, June & Keryn... (Read More)

Fuzzy, furry love...

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU everyone for sharing all the peace, joy and love in your life with me. This update covers a few of the beloved furry companions that have been shared with me. I am drawn to these images because I am moved both by the story and the... (Read More)

There is More Love...

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The following song was sent to inspire by backers: Catherine and Peter Okhuysen.  "It's a traditional African American song is so full of hope and love." I think the song lends itself to the story of the adoptive children below. "There is More Love... (Read More)

A Mother's Love ... A Child's Heart

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU! I am so grateful for the beautiful stories and images that I am receiving. I am awed by the continuing overlap in stories and photos. I wish I could share them all. Grandma and little girl submitted by backer, Barbara White From backer... (Read More)

Love from afar....

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Project prototypes ....comments & thoughts welcome! THANK YOU EVERYONE for embracing the stretch goals and continuing to invest in  LOVE and sharing the Gathering Goodness Mosaic! We've almost reached the first S-T-R-E-T-C-H! I wanted to... (Read More)

Wind, water and passion

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
From backer Carol Tomassetti: Sailing brings so much joy and passion to those that have the opportunity to experience it. The thrill or calm that comes from skirting along the water without a motor, the feeling of the wind in your hair and the wonder... (Read More)

Adding to the Experience.... Stretch Goals.

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you again to all the backers who have continued to share this project! I'm glad you are having a positive experience you wish to share. I'm still astonished that the project has been fully funded and I'm going to be able to make this art... (Read More)

We did it ... THANK YOU!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
When I awoke yesterday morning this song was playing in my head. When I'm Up (I Can't Get Down) by Great Big Sea which was introduced to me by backer Linda Rowe years ago. All day I found myself singing snippets of it. It was an amazing day. A... (Read More)

Life is SWEET

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Backer Susan Douglas's daughter Emily's jump made me think of this line: And if it takes you over the edge sometime - you plummet - God!! The satisfaction. The following poem is a submission by backer Jennifer Sylvester. It is written by her late... (Read More)

A Mother's legacy... 18 years later

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This is Jane... backer Brandee Wilson's mom Backer Brandee Wilson shared:  "This is Jane... And Jane's Place. Today marks the 18th year since my mom passed of a brain tumor. Her ashes are in the foundation of the camp. She was the source of my... (Read More)

Forgiveness and Hope...

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Photo taken by backer, Nate McFadden's father in 1971 Backer Nate McFadden wrote: This is my father posing with a photo he took in 1971 and with the driver that helped us find the spot he took it. From that photo he was able to take us to the exact... (Read More)

Friendship Day

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I am drawn to backer Bruce Glick's submission of "Yarns" to represent the parallel and overlapping connections of friends on a cool winter's night. The strands speak of warmth. A photographic submission for the Mosaic by Bruce Glick It is Friendship... (Read More)

It wasn't Groundhog Day but GRATITUDE DAY...

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I received this photo and story from backer, Matt Cowan tonight. Backer Matt Cowan's first submission. DAD: LOVE, JOY, PEACE. I can't wait for more! "This is my Dad. 74 year old, in a wheel chair, has polio, now in nursing home with seizures and... (Read More)

A beautiful gift ...

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
It is the love and story we invest in things that transforms them. First THANK YOU everyone! We are almost 50% of the way to the project becoming a reality!   This wonderful collection was submitted by a man who has had these items for 30 years.... (Read More)

You say it's your FIRST TIME?

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd like to say THANK YOU to the 62% of you who were first time backers! Thanks to everyone we are at 41% with three weeks to go. Woohoo! According to backer Judy "This is the first time I have supported a project using Kickstarter. I was amazed at... (Read More)

May the Force be with You...

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Stay safe, stay warm, have fun Tonight I finally saw the Star Wars movie at my local theater. I'm a fan of the battle between light and dark in the force. As I was leaving the theater, a young employee ran up to me and asked if I was Susan York. I... (Read More)

Shine your Light; Share your Love...

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! It is wonderfully overwhelming, the project is 37% funded with 27 days to go! Let's keep the momentum going... How? You can please share this photo from the video with Dr. King's quote on your social media... (Read More)

When Life gives you Lemons... Paint them.

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Please share this project with any one you think would be interested. I love the  rich colors and negative space of the sky in this submission of a lemon tree in someone's yard in California. The sun through green leaves is beautiful... just like... (Read More)

From sadness & loss came peace, joy & love

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I received my first musical submission today in the form of a Song Title with this story.  My Mom was afraid to die saying "I know what's here but I don't know what's there." I shared with her my thoughts that it is all love and peace. So I told her... (Read More)

"LIKED" around the world...

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you love coffee with a friend or your beloved? I'm grateful that people around the world have "liked" my Facebook page for the Gathering Goodness Mosaic project.  I want to receive INSPIRATION (submissions) for the Gathering Goodness Mosaic from... (Read More)

What an amazing first day...

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so overwhelmed by the initial support for Gathering Goodness. The project has 11 backers already and is 10% of the way to being fully funded! Yay!  I've received my first submission. Braces off!! You can feel this young man's joy... Gathering... (Read More)

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