Getting caught up on 'Thank You's.' (this took a minute)

As of right now, my Kickstarter fundraiser account is at $1,695, out of $2,000. There's pretty much no way this isn't getting funded. I really, really appreciate everyone that helped.


My first backer was Gwen Pellett, who was on it pretty much as soon as I posted it. Thank you Gwen, you were first! Tunde Olaniran quickly followed. Like many suggestions he has made, this one was his, and it's really paying off, literally. My good friend Paul Woolcock I've known longer than almost everyone, also backed me quickly. So did Amy Olszewski. Thank you Amy. Thanks also to Rich Parsons, a very very supportive, and kind individual. He's also a big reason why I'm not afraid of much anymore. 


This wouldn't be going as well without my co-workers and friends from the Tri-County Times. Marie Thomas and Tiffany Marchand jumped right in, almost as soon as I posted the video.  Thanks also to Kelly Hodges (wink wink), Sharon Stone, Kerrie McCollom, Mary Powell, and the amazing Jennifer Ward. If you knew  what these ladies looked like, you'd be totally jealous of where I get to work. They're also all very kind people. Except Sharon Stone. (j/k) Equally studly is Will Axford, a good friend and co-worker. Thanks Will! 


I have to thank my UM-Flint Journalism friends- Professor Mike Lewis (This is partially your fault). Great, great friend, and co-first J-School-graduate pal Johnny McKay. This is also partially your fault. You both Shaped me into the journalist I am today.


Somehow I feel that Bill Webb fits into this category- we also got to talk cameras, and he swears as often as I do, which is a lot for a damn UM-Flint administrator. Janet Lorch is also from my college days, but with graphic design- thank you Janet!


Flint friends and professionals- you're much appreciated. Stevi Atkins, Therea Roach, Michele Stolz. Ya'll aren't rich, I appreciate this project means something to you. 


Still the most positive person I know- Erin Miller- thanks for the support, and the hangouts. Clay Casselman- you're just a very cool guy. Thank you!


Crazy adventurer Dan Hosie- big, big help, thank you. I think you lent a lot of momentum to the project. Eric Greenwald- I'm surprised, but not surprised you decided to back me. Thank you!


My band, Odd Hours is like family to me. Thank you to Mike Legue and Natasha Beste. I love you guys. Also, Jaye Beste- she really makes Odd Hours possible, and helped make this project possible too.


Michael Charles Patrick Jr. What you lack in a short, simple name, you make up for in looking legit with a guitar. Thank you too.


This is the 'Who is this person??' section. I don't know who there people are, but I appreciate the help. It was excoiting to be backed by 'strangers.' Tom Townsend, Kevin Curtin, thank you. 'Kimberly,' thank you for the support, and the encouragement. 
Jonas Sjostrand- there's an umlaut missing. Sorry, but thank you too, and  Stephanie Pereira. Support from Brooklyn makes me feel legit for some reason.

And of course, thank you dad, Tim (Ray) Jagielo, for supporting me with a project that he's also very, very, very, really, really leery about.