Responses to fundraising thus far have been very gratifying. At the moment, fundraising is happening on two main fronts: IndieGoGo and through appeals to individual organizations. The original fundraising goal of $1000 on IndieGoGo was reached last month in under two weeks, thanks to the generous support of friends and family. One of the most heartwarming contributions was the first, from someone I have never met, an independent filmmaker in Fresno, California, Jtad88. It meant a lot to me that another filmmaker, half a continent away, was so encouraging. Thanks so much Jtad88! (see her profile on IndieGoGo at http://www.indiegogo.com/individual/view/1532). Many, many thanks as well to Kim Raine, Mary-Jo Makarchuk, Brenda Beagan, Stephanie Nolen, Dave & Linda Covin, Amy Kaiser, Gerry & Lorie Power, Mary-Ellen & Jon Harper, Carol Strike, Donnie and Carol Ann Power, and Lisa Marie MacDonald. I feel as if I’m swimming in a warm sea of support - thank you! The money raised on IndieGoGo was used to rent the camera for filming, buy the tapes, and help pay the expenses of the cinematographer while he was here filming in Kingston.

And I also extend my deep gratitude and appreciation to the Sisters of Providence of St Vincent de Paul (Kingston, ON); the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame (Kingston, ON); and the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame Visitation Province (Halifax, NS) for their generous contributions. Total support so far has provided almost three-quarters of our estimated budget.

Several people contacted me after fundraising on IndieGoGo closed, asking how they could contribute to the project. Your opportunity is here! Fundraising on IndieGoGo has opened again, with a more ambitious fundraising goal of $1500. There are 39 days left to raise the $1500. If the goal isn’t reached, then any money already pledged is returned to the pledger. This money raised this time will pay for transcription of the audio track on the recordings. Transcribing the tapes is a crucial step in the editing process - the process of turning the 14 hours of interview tapes into 75 minutes of a compelling story.

All donations gratefully received!! Every ten dollars counts! To donate, please go to:

http://www.indiegogo.com/project/view/477