Heart of Africa

A project in Johannesburg, South Africa by Margaret Blair Young
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A former revolutionary from the Congo and a farm boy from Idaho: missionary companions in Africa. Can they transcend their pasts?
Backers: 412
Average Pledge Per Backer: $92

Funded: $38,091 of $30,000
Dates: Feb 8th -> Mar 17th (37 days)
Project By: Margaret Blair Young
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Latest News

"HEART OF AFRICA" Kickstarter ends in 30 minutes

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're almost there--and have far surpassed our original minimum goal. In fact, we're closing in on our "stretch" goal of $40,000. The pledging process ends in a half hour, at which time we'll announce the final total. Again, we owe an enormous debt... (Read More)

One more message before midnight

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
As I write, a little over 15 hours remain till the "Heart of Africa" Kickstarter ends. Thanks again to everyone who has offered support. If you haven't yet shared the link with your friends, please consider doing so--and let them know that midnight... (Read More)

We're at $35,000: Thank you!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

In honor of pi ( π )

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
In honor of pi ( π ), we have a new and very special reward for all who contribute $314 or more on 3-14-15. Those who have previously contributed $314 or more may also request the reward by e-mail or message on Kickstarter. As explained below, we... (Read More)

If you'd like to donate more . . .

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve had requests for information on how to donate more. We are not asking anyone to increase your already generous donation. But for those who wish to and are in a position to do so, here’s how: (1) Click on this link:... (Read More)

Two New Rewards--plus general information on rewards

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve just added two new rewards: (1) For all backers pledging $65 and above: Deleted scene and "blooper" reel from the Kickstarter video--some footage which we left out of the video, including accounts of missionary pranks. All backers at this... (Read More)

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the generous pledges of hundreds of people, we've reached our $30,000 goal with a week still left in our Kickstarter campaign. We are deeply grateful to all of you for your support. We know that many of you have sacrificed because you... (Read More)

We're at 90%: Let's keep up the good work!

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve crossed the 90% mark! Thanks to our many generous backers, we now have pledges of just over $27,000 toward the minimum $30,000 goal. We hope to reach our minimum goal within the next few days, but we would love to double the minimum and get... (Read More)

News flash: We're 80% of the way there, and we're offering a new incentive

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve now passed the 80% mark in reaching our goal. Thanks again to all of you for your support. We have only two weeks left to reach or even surpass the goal, so we want to make a strong push to invite additional supporters. Could you help us out... (Read More)

We're 2/3 of the way there!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This evening we surpassed $20,000--the 2/3 mark on our way to $30,000.  We have 20 days left to reach or--we hope--surpass that goal. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to "Heart of Africa." We are deeply grateful. Please spread the word.  We... (Read More)

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