SPINDRIFT: The Memoir of a Climber's Daughter
A project in Brooklyn, NY by Laurel Holland000days
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In 1989 Bill Holland was killed climbing in Canada. 21 years later his body was recovered. This is his daughter Laurel's story.
Backers: 217
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53
Funded: $11,415 of $8,000
Dates: Jun 12th -> Jul 12th (30 days)
Project By: Laurel Holland
Backers: 217
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53
Funded: $11,415 of $8,000
Dates: Jun 12th -> Jul 12th (30 days)
Project By: Laurel Holland
$11,415
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 12 @ 11:01 -0400 GMT
142%
of goal
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Latest News
On 2012 and hope for the new year. 
December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, On the eve of the new year, I had to take a moment and thank you once more for all you did for me and for Spindrift this year. If you haven't yet seen, I've just posted an update on my blog. It is in large part dedicated to all of you.... (Read More)
Final update: 'ubuntu'
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
During an insomnia-induced surf through status updates on Facebook late one night a few weeks ago, I came across this story on a friend’s wall: An anthropologist proposed a game to the children in the African tribe, Xhosa. He put a basketful of... (Read More)
Live chat with me tomorrow at 1 PM (ET)!
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Spindrift friends and family! Let's talk. Tomorrow, TUESDAY, JULY 10 from 1-2 PM (ET), I'll be participating in a live online chat moderated by Ruth Dunley of Postmedia Network Inc., the largest publisher by circulation of paid English-language daily... (Read More)
Day 21: Canada Day!
July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy birthday, Canada! As I learned from a recent Wikipedia search, today, Monday, July 2, 2012, is Canada’s national observance of the British North America Act, which, on July 1, 1897, united three colonies into a single country – Canada! –... (Read More)
All three installations of SPINDRIFT now available on Outside Online!
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Spindrift fans, A quick but exciting update: all three installations are now available on Outside Magazine online! The links are listed below. Please read and pass on to everyone you know! And a big shout out to Nick Jackson at Outside for... (Read More)
Outside Magazine and SPINDRIFT!
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Spindrift fans! This just in! Outside Magazine is running a three-part series of excerpts from my book starting today! You can read the first installment HERE. Please read and pass on to everyone you know. Let's make this publishing dream a... (Read More)
Lucky 13
June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
At 7.28 this morning, Day 13 of my Kickstarter campaign, Spindrift reached its fundraising goal. That I am the vessel for this story -- which continues each day to unfold -- is a responsibility I do not take lightly. Thank you one and all for... (Read More)
Day 10: Here comes the sun!
June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A month ago today, I turned 29. At my birthday dinner that night, a friend asked if I was dreading 30. But in between all the heartbreak and indecision of the past nine years, my 20s have often felt like an extended adolescence. I’ve been waiting... (Read More)
Thank you, Team Kickstarter!
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Without wanting to inundate you all with updates, I did want to share some exciting news: with your help, we caught the eye of Kickstarter HQ, and they have featured Spindrift at the very top of their "New Projects" blog today! Here's the link:... (Read More)
HALFWAY THERE!
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are, just about to launch Day 7, and you incredible people have already helped me reach 54% of my goal!I can't thank you enough for the outpouring of generosity and support for this project. I am truly humbled. Let's keep all that... (Read More)
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