Alumni of the University of Essex matchfunded £1,000
By
Shaaba and Jamie.
Essex
This social enterprise aims to make the world a better place in 3 main ways:
1. Helping the LGBT+ community be confident with expressing their true selves with our unique functional clothing
2. Providing a forum for minority groups to get advice and support from the community
3. Giving 20% of everything we make back into the community with giveaways and donations
Ding! Sopleasehelpthecausebysharinganddonatingokaythanksbye!
Shaaba studies law and business management, and enjoys playing the piano, being bossy, and making really quirky cakes.
Jamie studies pyschology, and enjoys video-gaming, Coca-Cola, and naps.
We're both utterly obsessed with cats, YouTube, and helping the LGBT+ community.
If you want to know more about us, feel free to ask!
He takes lots of photos of his face, we talk about transitioning, and we record ourselves doing silly things to make people smile. We're so proud to hear so many LGBT+ people, friends, and family, say that we've managed to help them, and we don't plan on stopping any time soon!
It's our aim to continue building awareness and understanding of the LGBT+ community, hopefully leading to greater acceptance and equality, and we think This Is Me. is just the way to do it.
Jamie answers community questions almost every day, and every week we put up new videos to try and increase confidence and understanding of what being transgender means.
We are so committed to this cause, and by supporting us with this venture, you too will help promote equality and allow people to embrace their true selves.
Registration and
brand protection - £530
Website domains and
hosting - £180
Stationery, printing,
packing and postage - £340
Photoshoot
equipment - £70
Stock (wristbands,
caps, t-shirts, posters, bags, stickers) - £1200
Any amounts received
above our minimum target will go towards additional stock, travel reimbursement
for LGBT+ models, and initial giveaways and donations to the LGBT+ community.
We have already
spent over £300 of our personal funds on setting up This Is Me., and community
giveaways.
As just a small thank you for any donation, do take a look at the rewards that we are super excited to give away.
The Selfie
Timelapse: https://www.buzzfeed.com/patrickstrudwick/this-trans-guy-took-a-selfie-every-day-for-3-years-to-show-h?utm_term=.rl473qe25#.cqMB2eZKJ
Dear Buzzfeed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYuipbRGu5s
Channel 4, Born in the Wrong Body Season: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/born-in-the-wrong-body-season
Turning Point Documentary: https://www.facebook.com/Turning-Point-1716536281948292/?fref=ts
No Filter, Pride in London: http://prideinlondon.org/campaigns/nofilter
Outcome: https://twitter.com/OutcomeLGBT
Acts of Greatness: http://actsofgreatness.org/
If you’re able and willing, please spread the message of This Is Me. and support its beginning in any way you can.
At the very least, just remember to be proud of who you are.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Select this reward if you just want to donate to the project without receiving a reward.
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Thank you! We'll send you a surprise e-gift that will make you feel all yummy inside.
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Estimated delivery: 1 August 2016
Thank you so much! Have a surprise e-gift, AND an online shout-out too!
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Estimated delivery: 1 August 2016
17 is a really special number for co-founder Shaaba. Why? This is just her. Donate this lucky amount and receive a surprise e-gift, a This Is Me. wristband, a hand-written note from Shaaba expressing her undying gratitude, and one of only 17 handmade postcards. (They're really pretty.)
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Estimated delivery: 1 August 2016
Ahh thanks! We'll send you a surprise e-gift AND an exclusive This Is Me. wristband for you to wear like a boss. Go on. You know you want to.
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Estimated delivery: 1 September 2016
Did you know you're amazing? You ARE amazing. And because you're so amazing, we'll give you a personalised surprise e-gift, a This Is Me. sticker pack, a This Is Me. wristband, and a poster, to say thank you. Pretty neat!
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Estimated delivery: 1 September 2016
You are a legendary human being, thank you so much. We really mean it. All pledges can choose to be on our website's Wall of Awesomeness-ness, but you my friend, can get GOLD status for your donation. You can have your own mini-bio so we can show the world how brilliant you are. And on top of this, you'll receive a personalised surprise e-gift, and one of very few limited-edition This Is Me. tags. An extraordinary reminder of your extraordinary act.
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Estimated delivery: 1 October 2016
Oh my, you are beyond legendary status. You are a saint. Thank you so, so much. All pledges can choose to be on our website's Wall of Awesomeness-ness, but you my friend, can get GOLD status for your donation. You can have your own mini-bio so we can show the world how brilliant you are. And on top of this, you'll receive not only a personalised surprise e-gift, but also a one of a kind, personalised, t-shirt and poster, designed by us (we're very artsy you know). Only a small token of our appreciation for your very kind gesture.
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Estimated delivery: 1 October 2016
Honestly, we cannot thank you enough. All of the donations received will make such a great impact on many lives, and with a donation like this, we hope you realise just how great and kind you really are. All pledges can choose to be on our website's Wall of Awesomeness-ness, but you my friend, can get GOLD status for your donation. You can have your own mini-bio too. On top of this, you'll receive a personalised surprise e-gift, one of very few limited-edition gold This Is Me. tags, a t-shirt, AND a unique piece of personalised artwork designed by us, framed, signed, and sparkling. A pretty, heartfelt thank you for your sheer and utter brilliance.
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Estimated delivery: 1 December 2016