When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Giraffe
A project in Bristol, UK by Sam Holman000days
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A quirky yet thought provoking career guide for those who are ready for change or who want to do things differently. Supported by kids.
Backers: 105
Average Pledge Per Backer: £26
Funded: £2,742 of £2,100
Dates: Jul 8th -> Aug 6th (29 days)
Project By: Sam Holman
Backers: 105
Average Pledge Per Backer: £26
Funded: £2,742 of £2,100
Dates: Jul 8th -> Aug 6th (29 days)
Project By: Sam Holman
£2,742
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 6 @ 07:06 -0400 GMT
130%
of goal
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Latest News
It's the final countdown! 
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, I want to take this opportunity to share my last photo of the project, and thank everyone who has helped get the book this far... ...here’s a final extract from the soon to be published book, ‘When I Grow Up I Want to be a... (Read More)
Lynne Allbutt - A case study of success...
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We're getting so close to the end of the Kickstarter campaign, and also itchingly close to the first stretch goal! If we hit that target it means that all pledges now will help reach the goal of increasing social mobility, by donating 20... (Read More)
WE DID IT!!! 100% funded!!!...
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT! Thank all 80 of you for getting involved and supporting the project! We made it! With 8 days to spare. This means that "When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Giraffe" will be published! We are aiming for an October release. Now we are focusing... (Read More)
The art behind the book...
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Exciting news! The Kickstarter has reached the £2000 mark!!! We are less than £100 away from beginning to reach the stretch goals which is brilliant! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement along the way.... The concept... (Read More)
Tomorrow on Soho Radio
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, This is just a quick update to let you know that tomorrow from 12-2pm GMT I’m chatting to Poet Curious (Chris Beschi) on Soho Radio for the Reaching Out Show talking about “When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Giraffe”, the Kickstarter... (Read More)
BBC support for "When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Giraffe"
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The last few days have been a whirlwind! The campaign is now at 89% at the time of this update! Last night I had the opportunity to have an excerpt of "When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Giraffe" played on the BBC Upload show on BBC Bristol with Adam... (Read More)
An update from an activist and rockstar!
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
As I mentioned in my previous update, it has been brilliant to reconnect with the parents of future-giraffes who supported with "When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Giraffe", and I recently had a truly inspiring and wonderful update from Vicky, the mum of... (Read More)
a BIG well done to an amazing little lady...
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Whilst writing "When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Giraffe" I met some awesome young people, and since then it's been inspiring to hear what they have been up to and seeing them do some wonderful things! A year ago I met this amazing little lady -... (Read More)
Let's stretch!
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
It’s been an amazing start to the campaign for “When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Giraffe - a career guide for (not so) grown ups”. Thank you to everyone for your support so far. At this point the project is nearly 70% funded with 24 days to go, so... (Read More)
What an amazing start! 50% funded already!
July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't believe the amount of support that the campaign has received so far! Over 50% funded and £1000+ raised in the first 24 hours! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the campaign so far. Onwards and upwards! (Read More)
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