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$10K for Photos? Let's Raise $10K for Women's Empowerment

Rather than contribute ad revenue dollars to a body-centric bounty hunt, please give directly to Step Up women's network via this fund.

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$10K for Photos? Let's Raise $10K for Women's Empowerment

$10K for Photos? Let's Raise $10K for Women's Empowerment

$10K for Photos? Let's Raise $10K for Women's Empowerment

$10K for Photos? Let's Raise $10K for Women's Empowerment

$10K for Photos? Let's Raise $10K for Women's Empowerment

Rather than contribute ad revenue dollars to a body-centric bounty hunt, please give directly to Step Up women's network via this fund.

Rather than contribute ad revenue dollars to a body-centric bounty hunt, please give directly to Step Up women's network via this fund.

Rather than contribute ad revenue dollars to a body-centric bounty hunt, please give directly to Step Up women's network via this fund.

Rather than contribute ad revenue dollars to a body-centric bounty hunt, please give directly to Step Up women's network via this fund.

Brad Walsh
Brad Walsh
Brad Walsh
Brad Walsh
1 Campaign |
New York, United States
$5,455 USD 82 backers
54% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
 
In response to Jezebel.com's $10,000 bounty for pre-retouched photos of director & actress Lena Dunham, we have set up this project to raise $10,000 to be donated to the promotion of women rather than the sensationalizing of their bodies. We feel that this sort of body-centric "exposé" is distracting from real, positive, productive work and awareness. Sensationalizing bodies distracts from creating change. There is much else that can be done to promote women's leadership, education, and self esteem. We hope to help re-center the conversation on positive change and away from in-fighting among supporters of feminism.

Rather than contribute page views (and therefore, ad revenue dollars) to a website that admits to spending $10,000 digging up pre-retouched photos of an actress with the purpose of publicly inspecting her body, we hope that you will give directly to Step Up women's network via this fund. Any amount is appreciated, and your support of Step Up can make a big difference to women and girls who have ambition but lack sufficient resources.

100% of the money raised here will be given to Step Up.
We are not directly affiliated with Step Up, and they are not involved with this Indiegogo project beyond being the promised recipient. We have notified them of our intent.

NOTE: YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SELECT ONE OF THE PERKS IN THE COLUMN TO THE RIGHT. YOU MAY GIVE ANY AMOUNT YOU CHOOSE BY CLICKING "CONTRIBUTE NOW" AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.

Step Up is on the cutting edge of women's social philanthropy. The organization's strength stems from the members' ability to leverage their personal and professional skills and relationships to give back to the community. Programs are designed to engage women in a way that inspires a life-long commitment to responsible, philanthropic involvement encompassing hands-on volunteer work and leadership opportunities. "Invest, Involve and Inspire" is their motto. (Source)

Step Up's Mission: "The mission of Step Up is to propel girls from under-resourced communities to fulfill their potential by empowering them to become confident, college-bound, career-focused and ready to join the next generation of professional women." For more information about Step Up women's network, please visit SUWN.org

Infinite thanks for support go to Lena Dunham, Christian Siriano, Alyssa Milano, Martha Plimpton, Mena Suvari, Meghan McCain, Stacy London, Aidy Bryant, and the many bloggers and tweeters who have spread the message about this campaign.

Interested in supporting more women's organizations? Check out the following:
Sylvia Rivera Law Project: http://srlp.org
Girls for Gender Equity: http://www.ggenyc.org
Girls Educational & Monitoring Services: http://www.gems-girls.org/
Grl Pwr: http://www.grl-pwr.com
She's The First: http://www.shesthefirst.org
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Gratitude

$1 USD
Anything you can do to help is appreciated! Even one dollar can make a big difference if everyone who can contribute it, does. NOTE: YOU MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE ANY AMOUNT YOU WISH BY CLICKING "CONTRIBUTE NOW" ABOVE - NO NEED TO CHOOSE ONE OF THE PERK AMOUNTS IN THIS COLUMN IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO.
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March 2014
0 out of 10000 of claimed

Brad Walsh Music Catalog

$10 USD
You will receive digital downloads of all of Brad Walsh's music back catalog (four albums and several singles) in MP3 format. Files will be delivered as an emailed link within 24 hours of your donation.
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January 2014
11 out of 20 of claimed

Personal Styling (Skype)

$50 USD
Chat with Contributing Editor at Marie Claire and 'Big Girl in a Skinny World' Columnist Nicolette Mason on Skype to discuss your wardrobe challenges, wants, and needs, and get a curated capsule wardrobe to meet your style ambitions.
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March 2014
0 out of 10 of claimed

Chat with Dannielle Owens-Reid

$200 USD
Skype chat with Dannielle Owens-Reid, Co-founder of EveryoneIsGay.com and founder of Lesbians Who Look Like Justin Bieber. Your chat will include sound life-advice, giggles, good vibes, and an appearance from her cat, Janet.
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March 2014
0 out of 5 of claimed

Ltd Ed Paper Fashion Calendar

$200 USD
Receive a limited edition calendar of beautiful fashion art by Katie Rodgers of Paper Fashion. For examples of her work, please visit http://paperfashion.net
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March 2014
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Christian Siriano Orig. Sketch

$300 USD
An original sketch (not a print - this is one of a kind!) illustration on high quality watercolor paper, drawn and painted by Christian himself, and signed. For examples of his sketches, visit the online store at ChristianSiriano.com and click "sketches" to view existing prints.
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March 2014
2 out of 5 of claimed

Personal Styling (Visit)

$500 USD
Live in the New York tri-state area? Contributing Editor at Marie Claire and 'Big Girl in a Skinny World' Columnist Nicolette Mason will come to your home for a day for an in-person wardrobe audit, personal styling consultation, local shopping trip, and follow up with a personally curated wardrobe plan to take you through the year stylishly, with a 6-month check in.
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March 2014
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Christian Siriano Experience

$2,000 USD
For a $2000 donation you will receive an invitation and TWO tickets to Christian Siriano's September 2014 fashion show at New York Fashion Week (transportation and accommodations not included), and you will be invited to meet him backstage after the show. You will also receive FOUR tickets to attend the after party that evening, so you can bring a couple extra friends out with you!
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September 2014
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ChristianSiriano.com Gift Card

$100 USD
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March 2014
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Christian Siriano NYFW Show

$1,000 USD
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September 2014
1 out of 1 of claimed

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