I just want to thank everyone for the outstanding response to our request for support for the Fox-1Cliff and -1D fundraiser. In five days we have raised $2918 and the pledged $1000 matching donation through the FundRazr app. 73 weeks ago when we announced the launch opportunity for Fox-1Cliff (and later including -1D), we set $25,000 as a goal for online fundraising through social media and the app. This amount covers a fractional but significant portion of the launch expense. I'm very pleased that as of 1030 EST this morning, the 30th of December, we have raised $23,323 from 246 contributors. Donations have varied from $3 and up, so everyone can contribute and be recognized.
There is still time before the end of the year to take advantage of the tax benefits of a donation, and help launch Fox-1Cliff and Fox-1D in 2016. Just visit https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6pz92/ab/561Zd and pick your level of support. Donations of $1000 or more will receive a plaque with a solar panel protective cover after launch, and $100 qualifies for a Fox challenge coin to be delivered in 6-8 weeks when the next shipment arrives.
Thank you for the support,
Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Friday, December 25, 2015 10:01 AM To: 'amsat-bb' Cc: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Fox-1Cliff and -1D matching contribution offer
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to AMSAT members and satellite enthusiasts everywhere!
In this season of giving, we've had a generous offer for matching funds up to $1,000 for those that contribute to the Fox-1Cliff and -1D crowdsourcing campaign at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6pz92/ab/561Zd between now and December 31st. Make your donation twice as valuable by taking advantage of this opportunity and contributing before the end of the year, and help AMSAT fund the launch of the next two satellites in the Fox-1 series.
Slated for launch in 2016 on the inaugural Spaceflight SHERPA mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, Fox-1Cliff and -1D carry university experiments from Pennsylvania State-Erie, Vanderbilt, University of Iowa, cameras provided by Virginia Tech, as well as amateur radio voice repeaters capable of U/V or L/V operation.
Donations of $100 or more are eligible for a special AMSAT Fox challenge coin, and $1,000 or more qualifies for a plaque with an actual solar panel cover from Fox-1Cliff or -1D. (We've nearly exhausted our coin supply and are waiting on resupply from the mint. Plaques will be distributed sometime after spacecraft integration. Please be patient for delivery of either premium.)
AMSAT is a 501-(c)-(3) not-for-profit educational and scientific organization of amateur radio operators whose purpose is to design, construct, launch, and operate satellites in space and to provide the support needed to encourage amateurs to utilize these resources. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to AMSAT to help underwrite the development and launch expenses of our Fox satellite program.
Donors wishing to provide additional matching funds please contact Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA at [email protected].
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