Multiple Sclerosis, the Vikings and Nordic Skiing
A project in Vail, CO by Steinar Hybertsen000days
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Follow MS patients on an inspiring journey of heartache, determination and hope as they conquer their disease through nordic skiing.
Backers: 231
Average Pledge Per Backer: $109
Funded: $25,185 of $20,000
Dates: Oct 2nd -> Nov 6th (36 days)
Project By: Steinar Hybertsen
Backers: 231
Average Pledge Per Backer: $109
Funded: $25,185 of $20,000
Dates: Oct 2nd -> Nov 6th (36 days)
Project By: Steinar Hybertsen
$25,185
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 6 @ 23:01 -0500 GMT
125%
of goal
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Latest News
Madison documentary film Kickstarter campaign beats the odds, hits funding goal
November 10th - via: host.madison.com
A Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a UW-Madison researcher’s documentary film on how exercise plays a role in combating multiple sclerosis has hit its funding target, and then some. (Read More)
Stretch Goal Reached! 
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. Just wow. As our project reaches its' twilight, we're completely humbled by the generosity of you all. Not only did we hit our goal, we also reached our stretch goal of $25,000 and still have 30 minutes left. We're excited to host a Google... (Read More)
Stretch goal: $25,000 - Exclusive G+ Hangout, How to Kickstarter!
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Wonderful Backers! We've added a STRETCH GOAL of $25,000 - If we reach $25,000 or over, EVERY BACKER will be invited to an exclusive Google Hangout with the entire team! We'll share our Kickstarter story and give advice on running your own... (Read More)
WE DID IT!
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick note to thank you all for your generosity and support of this film. Thanks to you, WE DID IT! You are the greatest backers in the world. Thank you! With just over 13 hours to go, we're just going to watch and appreciate this moment.... (Read More)
Will we make it?
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
It's not often you get an opportunity to live a mini-drama such as is this project. With such a compelling message and a brave cast of characters shooting the film was the fun part. The story needed to be told and with so many people dealing with... (Read More)
Final Weekend Update
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the final weekend of our project. We've picked up a great deal of steam this last week, but we have some way to go. We're determined...I know we'll make this. Thank you to all our wonderful backers who've given so generously. You are... (Read More)
Meet another star: Bjorg Daehlie
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of you may know that Bjorn Daehlie is the most decorated winter olympian of all time. He won 12 total medals, 8 of them gold. In Norway, he is a superstar. What you don't know is Bjorn's mother Bjorg has MS. She has suffered from the... (Read More)
Meet a Star: Katie Brekke
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we meet Katie Brekke, another star of the documentary! Skiing helps Katie cope Katie was diagnosed with MS when she was 23, newly graduated from college and living in Madison, WI. Since her diagnosis, she has been married and found work in the... (Read More)
Meet a Star: Eric Tauchman!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet Eric. MS can't stop him from running marathons and cross country skiing! He's the one pointing I'm Eric Tauchman. I am now in my fifth year of graduate school at Colorado State University working on a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. One... (Read More)
Meet a Star: Peter Fritzell!
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Peter and Family Peter A. Fritzell, Jr. Age 49 Wildlife Research Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Diagnosed in 1998 with Relapsing/Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Connection to skiing: I began skiing in about 1971 when I was... (Read More)
Film to be shown Dec. 19th!
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Ian just informed me that the film has been scheduled to be shown on Wisconsin Public TV on Dec. 19th! That means funding this project has become more important than ever. Scheduled Dec. 19th We're falling short and we need your help!... (Read More)
UW professor use Kickstarter to fund Multiple Sclerosis documentary
October 10th - via: badgerherald.com
After filming his documentary “Multiple Sclerosis, Vikings and Nordic Skiing,” which explores different ways of coping with the disease, University of Wisconsin professor Ian Duncan hit a roadblock that prevent him from completing production. (Read More)
Progress so far
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Ian headed to Europe
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Our medical expert Ian Duncan left late yesterday for a trip to Europe where he'll be giving several presentations on his work related to MS. It's so important to show people with the disease can live a happy, healthy life and this documentary will... (Read More)
Thank you and a request
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Jesse here (I'm helping Steinar and Ian with the Kickstarter campaign). Thank you all for your generous support of our project. I know you're going to love the film (I've seen a rough cut) and the Google+ Hangout is going to be so... (Read More)
Good start!
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone, Ian and I are so pleased to have reached our first $1,000! Thank you backers for all your support! We have a long ways to go to get this film to the world and to spread the word about how skiing helps sufferers of MS. We need your... (Read More)
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