Dottie the Polka-Dotted Penguin

A project in Boston, MA by Amy M
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Help me bring to fruition a stuffed 8" Dottie to help kids to know that differences should be celebrated, and they are all special!
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Backers: 79
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $5,289 of $3,100
Dates: Dec 9th -> Jan 18th (40 days)
Project By: Amy M
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January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Really last call for Dottie orders! Please share with anyone you think may want a Dottie stuffie or may want one for expectant parents or would like to donate to a new family with Down Syndrome! You are all the BEST and I raise my flipper to you!  (Read More)

It keeps going!

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy snow day to our funders in the Northeast! I am just wowed every time someone contributes to our project. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. One of my favorite compliments recently was from a second grade teacher whose class is 50% on an... (Read More)

Happy Holidays!

December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to some new backers, we have hit the $4000 mark! We can’t wait to place the order after the timeline runs out on this campaign! Wishing you all a peaceful and healthy holiday. Much love from our family to yours.  (Read More)

Just WOW!!

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your generous support. Because of you, I can soon place the order for Dottie stuffies!! It takes about two months plus shipping time for production, and I think there’s a good chance to get them out in time for World Down Syndrome... (Read More)

Wow!!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I can’t thank our backers enough. In 24 hours, we have gone over the halfway mark! Literally two days ago, I thought maybe we wouldn’t hit our goal. But you all have given me hope that we will hit it! Please share with your friends and help us... (Read More)

Great start! We're on our way to meeting the goal!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for being my first backers.  In just 2 days, we are meeting 20% of the goal.  Some of you are friends, and others are complete strangers who have decided to support a project that fosters inclusion and kindness for children,... (Read More)

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