#IRL: How I found real community in a virtual world

A project in Kansas City, MO by Kate Forristall
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Can you really get to know people 140 characters at a time?
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Backers: 79
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $5,402 of $4,800
Dates: Sep 13th -> Oct 4th (21 days)
Project By: Kate Forristall
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Latest News

There are five days left. #IRLProject supporters are the best.

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
After 15 days this project is now 82% funded!! If you are one of the amazing 53 backers, thank you so much! I only have $818 left to raise and if I don't raise it, I don't get any of it! If you've already supported the project and know someone you... (Read More)

What's the highest form of gratitude? That's what I'm feeling.

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
24 hours after it launched, the Kickstarter for #IRLProject is 22% funded. I've been tearful all day over the generosity of people who believe in me enough to support this.  The process of getting to the launch was so long that I almost forgot there... (Read More)

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