Happy Canes - Spring '13 - Canes for Grandma

A project in San Rafael, CA by Grandma Pearl + Grandson
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Why use an ugly cane when you can wear a Happy Cane? - Grandma Pearl
Backers: 248
Average Pledge Per Backer: $20

Funded: $5,039 of $3,500
Dates: Jan 22nd -> Mar 23rd (60 days)
Project By: Grandma Pearl + Grandson
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Latest News

THANK YOU - Happy Cane Rewards Update

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Spunky grandma finds success on Kickstarter

March 19th - via: mnn.com
Pearl Malkin and her grandson Adam London launched a line of decorative walking canes, with some help from Kickstarter. (Read More)

We Hit our GOAL and More CNN Coverage

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Supporters, Wednesday evening, backer, Greg Hill, helped us cross the finish line to $3,500.  THANK YOU! I just got back from a Whirlwind trip to California for 3 separate media interviews; CNN, SF Chronicle, and the local Marin IJ. CNN VIDEO... (Read More)

89-year-old grandma hits Kickstarter goal [video]

March 15th - via: money.cnn.com
Pearl Malkin raises $3,500 on Kickstarter to help fund her startup Happy Canes, bright canes she decorates with artificial flowers. (Read More)

CNN Money Coverage

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Kickstarter Backers, Grandma Pearl and I are blown away by the response and amazing support we have received for this project. I want to update you that CNN Money did a piece on Grandma Pearl on February 22nd.... (Read More)

89-year-old grandma's startup on Kickstarter

February 20th - via: money.cnn.com
Pearl Malkin is more than halfway to her goal of raising $3,500 on Kickstarter to help launch Happy Canes, bright canes she decorates with artificial flowers. (Read More)

Happy 89th Birthday Grandma Pearl

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, Thank you for your continued support. I wanted to let you know that Thursday was Grandma Pear's 89th Birthday.  She spent it surrounded by friends. She of course also had one of her Happy Canes with her. See the photo below. Please... (Read More)

Huffington Post San Francisco Article!

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! Thank you so much for your support. Grandma Pearl is feeling the love.   I have some very exciting news.  I received an email from Huffington Post San Francisco yesterday asking if they could interview Grandma Pearl and myself. Below is... (Read More)

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