Blind Lifter: Raising the Bar With A Vision

A project in Washington, DC by Patrick Leahy
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A documentary about Pat Leahy's experience competing as a blind amateur bodybuilder and his life journey.
Backers: 92
Average Pledge Per Backer: $110

Funded: $10,162 of $10,000
Dates: May 20th -> Jul 1st (42 days)
Project By: Patrick Leahy
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Latest News

DC Press

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! We have a little over a day remaining in our campaign. Our local DC CBS WUSA-9 affiliate ran a story on our efforts yesterday. Please feel free to share this story and our Kickstarter page. We really appreciate all your support and are... (Read More)

Success!!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! Today is an exciting day for the “Blind Lifter” team. We are pleased to announce we just crossed the initial $10,000 goal for our campaign in part because of awesome people LIKE YOU! Thank you for all of your support. When we... (Read More)

Blind Lifter T-Shirts!

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends! Here's a sneak peek of the Blind Lifter t-shirt design for those who pledge $25 or more. Huge thanks to Melissa Marshall, who designed the logo.  As we head to the finish line, we sincerely thank you if you have backed our project. If... (Read More)

An Update from Galahad

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, it’s me Galahad, again. While Pat and the “Blind Lifter” team are hard at work on the documentary, I wanted to tell you about Guiding Eyes for the Blind. I am an alumni of this awesome internationally recognized guide dog school, which... (Read More)

Being Seen :: Docs in Progress

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! With 8 days to go in our documentary funding campaign, we want to let you know what we've been up to. Earlier this week, the "Blind Lifter" team attended the Docs in Progress Peer Pitch event. Docs in Progress provides opportunities... (Read More)

A message from Galahad

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Hello, it's me, Galahad, Pat's guide dog. I just celebrated my sixth birthday this week. Well, really I turned 42, but my human friends put a number 6 candle on my bacon flavored cake. I didn't argue though, spending my time with Pat... (Read More)

Washington Post Article

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the Washington Post Magazine article for your reading pleasure. It will be out in hard copy this weekend. Many thanks to the folks at the Post.  And let's keep the momentum going! Please help us spread the word by sharing this link on... (Read More)

Off to a Great Start!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers! We wanted to give you a brief update on our Kickstarter project. First, and most importantly, thank you for your pledges and support for the documentary. Our film team hosted a kickoff reception on Capitol Hill before Memorial Day with... (Read More)

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