Week 2: Building Momentum

Many thanks to all our Thebaid Project supporters so far, who have propelled the crowdfunding total to $2,700 — almost 20% of our goal! Even more impressive is our overall fundraising total from all methods (crowdfunding, PayPal, check/cash), which is above $6000 from nearly two dozen supporters/families. This is a great blessing and encouragement, for which we are …

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Week 1: Crowdfunding Recap & Thank You

Thank you to all supporters of the North American Thebaid Project so far, especially to you who contributed during the first week of the Crowdfunding campaign. The Week 1 numbers are very encouraging. As of mid-day July 18: Our Facebook Launch Announcement reached over 1,400 views, with 64 Facebook shares by supporters and over 100 …

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THEBAID CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES!

THE CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN HAS LAUNCHED!  Please head over to our Indiegogo Crowdfunding Page and explore the many rewards for supporting the North American Thebaid Project and helping us reach our initial fundraising goal. Sign up for email updates (at right) and watch for Project news. This initial crowdfunding effort will enable travel and photography to begin in September-October …

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Pre-Launch Announcement kicks off Thebaid Project

We are officially in the "Pre-Launch" phase of the North American Thebaid Photographic Pilgrimage Project. The initial crowdfunding campaign will be launching very soon now, as the last components are put in place this coming week. I think it is especially fitting that my first public presentation on the Thebaid Project — to my home parish …

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