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Battle of Vimy Ridge: 100 Years - Tour and Exhibit

Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary European battlefield tour, and Remembrance Day photography exhibition.

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Battle of Vimy Ridge: 100 Years - Tour and Exhibit

Battle of Vimy Ridge: 100 Years - Tour and Exhibit

Battle of Vimy Ridge: 100 Years - Tour and Exhibit

Battle of Vimy Ridge: 100 Years - Tour and Exhibit

Battle of Vimy Ridge: 100 Years - Tour and Exhibit

Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary European battlefield tour, and Remembrance Day photography exhibition.

Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary European battlefield tour, and Remembrance Day photography exhibition.

Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary European battlefield tour, and Remembrance Day photography exhibition.

Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary European battlefield tour, and Remembrance Day photography exhibition.

Justine MacDonald
Justine MacDonald
Justine MacDonald
Justine MacDonald
2 Campaigns |
Annapolis Valley, Canada
$42 USD $42 USD 4 backers
6% of $699 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
9 April, 2017 is the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, an important even in Canadian history. I will travel to Europe to take part in the ceremonies and visit this and other battlefields, recording everything with my camera. My end goal is a body of work that I hope to share with the community through exhibits and presentations.

We are currently in a period of Centennial remembrance and reflection of the first World War, including the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 2017.

On 9 April, 1917, four Divisions of the Canadian Army engaged the German Army at Vimy Ridge in France. The performance of the Canadian Army has been seen as a crucial moment in our history - sparking a sense of national unity and pride. 

My name is Justine MacDonald. Some of you know me as Aurora Lee. I come from a military family and I'm now a photographer and writer in Nova Scotia. I enjoy learning about the world in general, and our military history in particular, through travel and photography.

Between 1997 and 2001 I visited battlefields throughout Western Europe. Last year, I also visited sites in Gallipoli, Turkey.  Since my first visit to Vimy Ridge in 1998, I knew I wanted to return for the centennial. I am following through with that promise to myself this coming April. 

I'll revisit many battlefields armed with fifteen years of new photographic knowledge and skills to document the sites, battlefields, and ceremonies I will experience. My goal is to produce a body of work to share with and educate the community through gallery shows and talks.

I need your help to be successful with these goals.

Below, you'll find information on:

  • What I hope to accomplish with this campaign
  • What I need from you
  • Other ways you can help
  • Rewards for campaign contributors
  • Contribution levels

    During my three week trip, I'll participate in a battlefield tour with my aunt, covering military sites from Paris to Amsterdam and participating in the Vimy Centennial Ceremonies. After the tour, we'll travel through additional sites in The Netherlands and Flanders, Belgium, before flying to Poland to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau. 

    Post-trip, I want to arrange for photography exhibits and presentations for the Remembrance season in November.

    The purpose of this campaign is to help with costs involved with this trip and project. Approximate expenses for this campaign, trip, and exhibits include:

    • Battlefield tour and additional travel - $5,000
    • Exhibit - $1,500
    • Reward fulfillment (physical rewards and shipping to contributors)
    • Indiegogo and Paypal fees - 8-10%
    • Taxes on crowdfunded income

    Given the timelines on this project, you may be asking yourself why I'm running this campaign now. I hope to use some of the money raised to pay the final installment on the tour. Also, you have the opportunity to purchase gifts for the upcoming holiday season, and calendars for the new year!

    Can't contribute to this campaign? I completely understand, but I could still use your support. You can help in other ways:

    • Share this campaign with your family, friends, co-workers, strangers on the street! :) This is the biggest way you can help, even if you are able to contribute.
    • Maybe you'd like to contribute, but can't afford this campaign. You can purchase items from my eBay store or contribute a smaller, but recurring, amount on Patreon.

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    Blog Listing - I have a special section on my blog to thank people who have supported me in my crowdfunding campaigns. All Indiegogo backers will be included here, unless you tell me you wish to be anonymous. 

    Avatar - I have created a Remembrance Day themed avatar for you to use on social media this (and future!) Remembrance season.

    Wallet Calendar - Everyone receiving physical rewards will receive one of my business cards. They feature one of my photos on the front and a full year calendar on the reverse. Most levels will be able to choose between 2017 (featuring a photo from Nova Scotia) or 2018 (featuring a photo from this trip).

    Thank you card - Handwritten thank you card featuring a photo from the trip.

    Postcard - I'll buy you a postcard on my trip!  I'll send it to you after I return, with your thank you card. For higher level backers, I'll mail it while on my trip. (I won't be able to replace this perk if it gets lost in the mail.)

    Note Cards - You'll get a set of five (5) note cards (all the same) that are blank inside. You'll have two choices: (a) Christmas cards that you'll be able to use this year! (Ships December 2016) (b) Generic, blank note cards featuring a photo from the trip. (Ships July 2017).  Also available as an add-on.

    Small Desk Calendar - I've given these as Christmas gifts the last few years, and they've been quite popular. It is a small calendar to fit on your desk and features thirteen different photos. Again, you have choices. (a) 2017 calendar featuring photos from around Nova Scotia (Ships December 2016) (b) 2018 calendar featuring photos from the trip (Ships July 2017).  Also available as an add-on.

    8"x10" Photo Print - Fairly self-explanatory. You'll receive an 8"x10" print of a photo I took on the trip. Some levels also include the opportunity to choose a print of any photo from my Flickr stream.  Also available as an add-on.

    Scrapbook - After every trip, I create a book of photos and recollections from the trip. I'm making this book available to my highest backers as a PDF file and, for the $200 level, a softcover edition.  Also available as an add-on.

    Samples - I'll be ordering a few prints in various mediums to see what I like for the exhibit. I'll offer these as a limited gift to three contributors at the $200 level (limited level).

    Anyone receiving physical rewards can purchase add-ons! Shipping dates depend on your choices.

    • Set of 5 note cards (your choice - Christmas or trip photo) $10/set
    • Desk calendar (your choice - 2017 Nova Scotia or 2018 Trip photos) $15 ea.
    • 8"x10" Photo print (your choice from Flickr) $15 ea.
    • Softcover Scrapbook $60 ea.

    Shipping is included for Canada and USA.

    $1 - Thank You!

    You'll receive updates as the project progresses, from campaign to exhibits.

    $5 - Avatar

    You'll receive updates as the project progresses, from campaign to exhibits.

    You'll get these at the close of the campaign (November 2016):
    - Blog Listing
    - Avatar

    $10 - Wallet Calendar

    You'll receive updates as the project progresses, from campaign to exhibits.

    Also, physical rewards at the close of the campaign (December 2016):
    - Blog Listing
    - Avatar
    - 2017 Wallet calendar

    $20 - The Vimy

    The Vimy Ridge Memorial is featured on Canada's twenty dollar bill. Seems fitting that it be a perk level for this campaign!

    You'll receive updates as the project progresses, from campaign to exhibits.

    You'll get these at the close of the campaign (November 2016):
    - Blog Listing
    - Avatar

    After my trip (July 2017), you'll receive:
    - 2018 Wallet calendar
    - Thank you card
    - Postcard purchased on my trip

    $40 - Choice Choice Choice

    At this point you get to make choices! Want some things in time for Christmas? I can do that!

    You'll receive updates as the project progresses, from campaign to exhibits.

    You'll get these at the close of the campaign (November 2016):
    - Blog Listing
    - Avatar

    After my trip (July 2017), you'll receive:
    - Thank you card
    - Postcard purchased on my trip

    Also, I'll contact you after the campaign to find out if you want the:
    - 2017 Pack (Ships November 2016): Wallet calendar for 2017; (5) Christmas-themed note cards
    OR
    - 2018 Pack (Ships July 2017): Wallet calendar for 2018; (5) generic note cards with trip photo

    (Additional $5 shipping fee for those outside Canada and the USA.)

    $75 - Desk Calendar

    You'll receive updates as the project progresses, from campaign to exhibits.

    You'll get these at the close of the campaign (November 2016):
    - Blog Listing
    - Avatar

    After my trip (July 2017), you'll receive:
    - Thank you card
    - Postcard mailed from Europe
    - PDF of my "scrapbook"

    Also, I'll contact you after the campaign to find out if you want the:
    - 2017 Pack (Ships November 2016): Wallet calendar for 2017; (5) Christmas-themed note cards; 2017 desk calendar featuring photos from around Nova Scotia.
    OR
    - 2018 Pack (Ships July 2017): Wallet calendar for 2018; (5) generic note cards with trip photo; 2018 desk calendar featuring photos from the trip.

    (Additional $10 shipping fee for those outside Canada and the USA.)

    $100 - Prints

    You'll receive updates as the project progresses, from campaign to exhibits.

    You'll get these at the close of the campaign (November 2016):
    - Blog Listing
    - Avatar

    After my trip (July 2017), you'll receive:
    - Thank you card
    - Postcard mailed from Europe
    - 8"x10" photo print from my trip
    - PDF of my "scrapbook"

    And of course, I'll contact you after the campaign to find out if you want the:
    - 2017 Pack (Ships November 2016): Wallet calendar for 2017; (5) Christmas-themed note cards; 2017 desk calendar featuring photos from around Nova Scotia.
    OR
    - 2018 Pack (Ships July 2017): Wallet calendar for 2018; (5) generic note cards with trip photo; 2018 desk calendar featuring photos from the trip.

    (Additional $10 shipping fee for those outside Canada and the USA.)

    $150 - Why Choose?

    Want to have your cake AND eat it? Of course you do. Get stuff now AND later. 

    You'll receive updates as the project progresses, from campaign to exhibits.

    You'll get these at the close of the campaign (November 2016):
    - Blog Listing
    - Avatar

    After my trip (July 2017), you'll receive:
    - Thank you card
    - Postcard mailed from Europe
    - 8"x10" photo print from my trip
    - 8"x10" photo print - your choice from my Flickr stream
    - PDF of my "scrapbook"

    And I won't contact you after because you don't have to choose! You'll get TWO shipments full of other goodies:
    You'll receive the 2017 pack: (November 2016): Wallet calendar for 2017; (5) Christmas-themed note cards; 2017 desk calendar featuring photos from around Nova Scotia.
    AND the 2018 Pack (Ships July 2017): Wallet calendar for 2018; (5) generic note cards with trip photo; 2018 desk calendar featuring photos from the trip.

    (Additional $20 shipping fee for those outside Canada and the USA.)

    $200 - All the Things

    A little something of everything.

    You'll receive updates as the project progresses, from campaign to exhibits.

    You'll get these at the close of the campaign (November 2016):
    - Blog Listing
    - Avatar

    After my trip (July 2017), you'll receive:
    - Thank you card
    - Postcard mailed from Europe
    - 8"x10" photo print from my trip
    - 8"x10" photo print - your choice from my Flickr stream
    - Softcover and PDF of my "scrapbook"

    I'll contact you after the campaign to find out if you want the:
    - 2017 Pack (Ships November 2016): Wallet calendar for 2017; (5) Christmas-themed note cards; 2017 desk calendar featuring photos from around Nova Scotia.
    OR
    - 2018 Pack (Ships July 2017): Wallet calendar for 2018; (5) generic note cards with trip photo; 2018 desk calendar featuring photos from the trip.

    (Additional $30 shipping fee for those outside Canada and the USA.)

    $200 - Early Bird (Limit of 3)

    This is the $200 level above, with a random photo sample. It will be 5"x7" from the mediums I'm choosing between, like canvas. The medium and photo will be random.

    Unless something horrible happens to me, this trip is happening! If I meet the $1,000 goal, the exhibit will happen. I have ordered all of these items as rewards for my previous crowdfunding campaign and as gifts. About the only thing here that I can't control is the postal service, but if something gets lost in the mail, I'll do my best to fix it. The only reward that can't be replaced will be the postcards, whether they're mailed from Canada or Europe.

    Aside from postal concerns, the only delay in 2017 rewards would be if it takes me longer to process the photos than planned.

    Thank you for your support!  Please let me know if you have any questions and I'd love it if you could share this with your networks!

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    Why Choose?

    Currency Conversion $105 USD
    $150 CAD
    Can't decide between the 2016 and 2017 perks? Get both! NOW: Campaign updates, blog listing, avatar. LATER: Thank you card, postcard mailed on trip, PDF scrapbook Now AND Later!: - 2 Wallet calendars - 2 Sets of 5 note cards - 2 Desk calendars - 2 8"x10" prints Check out the campaign info for more information on these perks and available add-ons. (+$20 to ship outside Canada and USA)
    Estimated Shipping
    July 2017
    0 claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Thank You!

    Currency Conversion $1 USD
    $1 CAD
    Thanks so much for your support! Every little bit helps! I'll keep you updated on the campaign, the trip, and everything else related to this project. Check out the campaign info for more information!
    Estimated Shipping
    November 2016
    0 claimed

    Avatar

    Currency Conversion $3 USD
    $5 CAD
    I really love the Canada Arm, so thanks for the five dollar bill! In return, you'll get: - Project Updates - Listed as a contributor on my blog - Remembrance Day social media avatar. Check out the campaign info for more information!
    Estimated Shipping
    November 2016
    0 claimed

    Wallet Calendar

    Currency Conversion $7 USD
    $10 CAD
    You get actual stuff in the mail! Included in this level: - Project Updates - Listed as a contributor on my blog - Remembrance Day social media avatar - Wallet Calendar ** You'll also have the opportunity to add on extra items. Check out the campaign info for more information on these perks and available add-ons.
    Estimated Shipping
    December 2016
    1 claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    The Vimy

    Currency Conversion $14 USD
    $20 CAD
    The Vimy Ridge Memorial is featured on Canada's twenty dollar bill. Seems fitting that it be a perk level for this campaign! This level includes: - Everything in the $10 level - Thank you card - Postcard Check out the campaign info for more information on these perks and available add-ons.
    Estimated Shipping
    July 2017
    2 claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Choice Choice Choice

    Currency Conversion $28 USD
    $40 CAD
    At this point you get to make choices! Want some things in time for Christmas? I can do that! Forty bucks gets you: - Everything in the $20 level - Set of 5 blank note cards (Your choice - see the info on the left.) Check out the campaign info for more information on these perks and available add-ons. (+$5 shipping outside Canada and USA)
    Estimated Shipping
    July 2017
    0 claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Desk Calendar

    Currency Conversion $52 USD
    $75 CAD
    Another level of choice. This includes: - Everything in the $40 level (postcard mailed) - PDF Scrapbook - Desk Calendar (Your choice. See the information to the left.) Check out the campaign info for more information on these perks and available add-ons. (+$10 to ship outside Canada and USA.)
    Estimated Shipping
    July 2017
    0 claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Prints

    Currency Conversion $70 USD
    $100 CAD
    Things to hang on your wall and a book to read! $100 gets you: - Everything in the $75 level - 8"x10" Print Check out the campaign info for more information on these perks and available add-ons. (+$10 shipping outside Canada and USA.)
    Estimated Shipping
    July 2017
    0 claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    All the Things

    Currency Conversion $140 USD
    $200 CAD
    Get a bit of everything. - Everything in the $100 level - An extra 8"x10" print (your choice from my Flickr stream) - Softcover edition of the Scrapbook Check out the campaign info for more information on these perks and available add-ons. (+$30 to ship outside Canada and USA.)
    Estimated Shipping
    July 2017
    0 claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Early Bird

    Currency Conversion $140 USD
    $200 CAD
    This is the $200 level above, with a random photo sample. It will be 5"x7" from the mediums I'm choosing between, like canvas. The medium and photo you receive will be random.
    Estimated Shipping
    July 2017
    0 out of 3 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.
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