Matt Jones

Life Bridge: An Epic Journey

A$2,135
of $2,015 targetyrs ago
Successful on 17th Sep 2012 at 2:00AM.
Matt JonesThanks Fay- you are such a great encouragement! Matt14y
Fay KnightI'm a big fan of persistence in finding solutions - not necessarily repetition, but trying different approaches, even seemingly odd approaches, if the current one isn't working - and you fail until you succeed, then sometimes you fail again, but so what, that's life, you just keep going.<br /> <br /> I am supporting Matt's journey and conversation here because I have experienced the value of persistence in my own family. I tried every avenue I could think of to deal with my own child's serious problems, I followed every suggestion, every lead, professional or reasonable or frankly completely snake-oil, because it was my child and I was going to help him. In the end it was someone from closer the 'snake-oil' end of the spectrum who, while treating my child with electro-something something said that my son reminded him of a friend's child who found help with a doctor whose name was something like....<br /> <br /> I researched until I found the name and within a few weeks my son saw the world authority, no less, who just happened to then be in Brisbane, on his issues and from then on things gradually improved.<br /> <br /> The lesson is that you don't know where the answers will come from but you have to be looking. I think Matt is looking and it's not just one child he wants to help.<br /> <br /> Good luck!14y

* Thank You and Recognition *<br /> <br /> A special thank you sent from me to you!<br /> - Also, your name as a Supporter in the 'Life Bridge' book.<br /> - If you chose this reward, you done good! Every bit of support counts, no matter how small.<br /> - It takes 2 to build a bridge! Thanks for joining this journey!<br /> <br /> * Note that each pledge category includes the 'reward' described for that section. *

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* Postcard From A Special Journey *<br /> <br /> One postcard sent to you from one of the 10 cities where I will run.<br /> - A short account of where this journey is taking me at that point in time: location, personal experience, a better understanding of child mortality.<br /> - Chosen at random: not the city where you live!<br /> - Receive the personal journal of the 'Life Bridge' experience sent as an e-book.<br /> - Also includes a special thank you from me to you!

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* The book 'Life Bridge': Printed in softcover *<br /> <br /> The book 'Life Bridge', printed in softcover and signed by myself. <br /> <br /> - This book tells a story of hope, with 100 beautifully presented photos of human bridges. A manifesto for change.<br /> <br /> - Your name as a Supporter in the 'Life Bridge' book.<br /> <br /> - My personal journal from the 'Life Bridge' experience.<br /> <br /> - A special thank you from myself!

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* 10 Postcards Sent With Love *<br /> <br /> 10 handwritten postcards, one from each of the 10 cities I run. <br /> <br /> - Written with TLC, and plenty of blood, sweat and tears. An insight into my journey.<br /> <br /> - Also, a signed 'Life Bridge' book, printed in softcover. This a story of hope, with 100 beautifully presented photos of human bridges.<br /> <br /> - Your name as a Supporter in the 'Life Bridge' book.<br /> <br /> - My personal journal.<br /> <br /> - A special thank you from myself!<br /> <br /> - Limited to 24! Don't miss out!

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* 10 Mementos from 10 Cities *<br /> <br /> Receive 10 very unique mementos from each of the 10 cities I run, posted to you from Seoul at the end of the journey.<br /> - Something different. An insight into the diversity of my journey.<br /> - Also, a signed 'Life Bridge' book, printed in softcover. This a story of hope, with 100 beautifully presented photos of human bridges.<br /> - Your name as a Supporter in the 'Life Bridge' book.<br /> - My personal journal.<br /> - A special thank you from myself!

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* Hardcover Edition *<br /> <br /> Limited to 100 people.<br /> <br /> - Rare hardcover edition of 'Life Bridge' book, signed with a dedication from myself. A story of hope. A manifesto for change.<br /> <br /> - A postcard from every city I run. 10 postcards written while I am digging deep and giving my all.<br /> <br /> - Your name as a Supporter in the 'Life Bridge' book.<br /> <br /> - Invitation to contribute a photo to the book 'Life Bridge'.<br /> <br /> - My personal journal. <br /> <br /> - VIP Invitation to the 'Life Bridge' Design Forum.

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* Innovation Partner *<br /> <br /> Support opportunities for innovation because of your commitment to see a difference made to the world. <br /> - Rare hardcover edition of 'Life Bridge' book, signed with a dedication from myself. <br /> - Invitation to contribute a photo to the book 'Life Bridge'.<br /> - Your name as an Innovation Partner to enable this project after the forward of the book.<br /> - Your name as a Supporter in the 'Life Bridge' book.<br /> - My personal journal.<br /> - A special thank you from myself.

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* Change Maker *<br /> <br /> Receive 100 copies of the softcover book Life Bridge to distribute to your within your organisation and to your valued stakeholders.<br /> - An opportunity to talk about innovative approaches to addressing intractable issues, such as child mortality.<br /> - Your brand appearing on the running shirt design.<br /> - Your brand reflected behind the forward of the book Life Bridge.<br /> - Your name as a Supporter in the 'Life Bridge' book.<br /> - A special thank you from myself!

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* Bridge Builder * <br /> <br /> Be recognised for your capacity to help build this bridge.<br /> - Your brand appearing on the running shirt design.<br /> - Written preface from you or your representative to the book 'Life Bridge'.<br /> - 240 softcover copies of the book 'Life Bridge' to spark conversation (delivered December)<br /> - A special thank you from myself.<br /> <br /> Why 11,324?<br /> This is representative of the daily child mortality target representing 1/3 of 1990 rate (12.4 million children year) to meet 2015 UNMDG4.

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