Welcome to the Circle: The Mental Health Book

A project in Santa Cruz, CA by Jake Orlowitz
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A collection of writing about mental illness, redemption, loss & gratitude.
Backers: 194
Average Pledge Per Backer: $57

Funded: $11,113 of $10,000
Dates: Nov 7th -> Jan 6th (60 days)
Project By: Jake Orlowitz
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Latest News

We made it! 60 days of support and gratitude comes to a close...

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a wild ride, but 194 backers and $11,113 dollars later... the Kickstarter campaign is over. More to come soon.  I just want to say...  THANK YOU - Jake  (Read More)

Last chance to get ***Welcome to the Circle*** on Kickstarter

January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This weekend is the last chance to get ***Welcome to the Circle*** on Kickstarter: http://bit.ly/CircleKickstarter I'm so grateful to everyone, all 175 people, who have supported the project so far. Who knows, maybe there will be 200 by Monday... (Read More)

WE DID IT: 100% FUNDED

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
How do I say this... YAY!!! Two weeks shy of the deadline, Welcome to the Circle is fully funded.  Everyone who pledged will get their reward.  Digital versions will be finalized and hosted.  The book will be printed and shipped.  Bonus video... (Read More)

The #1 Recommended Publishing Project on Kickstarter! (and 93% of the way there)

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I woke up this morning to this: With 93% funding, and Kickstarter's blessing... it's looking GOOD!  Thanks everyone for your support.  If there's one thing you can do, it's tell someone you love or care for about the campaign.  And share this link... (Read More)

So close: 85% (and some reflections on returning home)

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
WE ARE SO CLOSE... Kickstarter is 85% funded with under 4 weeks to go! Please share the campaign with someone you love:  http://bit.ly/CircleKickstarter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've been... (Read More)

Welcome to the Circle: Thanksgiving Update

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Thanks to 99 backers, our Kickstarter is 70% of the way there--with 5 weeks left to go. It's exciting to see the progress and also a bit nerve-wracking to watch it move sloooowwwwly towards the minimum funding goal of $10,000.  We've... (Read More)

Welcome to the Circle: 60% of the way there

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU, and an update... First off, as you might have seen, Welcome to the Circle is 60% of the way to the goal.  I am relying on your contributions to make this book come to life, and I am so appreciative of your support. As for the writing... (Read More)

Welcome to the Circle is over 50% of the way there--because of you!

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello generous and beautiful supporters, It's been exactly one week since the book's campaign launch, and together we've raised over $5000.  That's more than 50% of the way towards the goal.   This is *really* important, because with Kickstarter if... (Read More)

Amazing Progress: One-third of the way!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I promise I'll slow down the updates after week 1, but I just had to share this.  In 24 hours we hit 1/3  of our goal.  Here's what's happened. $3,580 pledged 35% funded 41 backers 58 days to go This is because of you.  Because of your support.... (Read More)

Wow, Day 1 and we hit $1000!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm blown away with gratitude and excitement.  Here's what's happened so far: $1,246 pledged 12% funded 16 backers 59 days to go This is really happening, I can't believe it!  Thank you again for you support. If you can think of someone else who... (Read More)

Incredible Start: We have our first contribution, and it's a special one!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Sam Walton, this Kickstarter Campaign is now on the move.  Sam, you're a great colleague and friend.  Thank you so much for your generous support!  (Read More)

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