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As part of the playing card, and graphic design communities, I want to create something to help fight the worldwide effect of COVID-19.

Times are unsettled and strange right now, but your help could make the difference all over the world. Even if you can't afford ti donate to this project, please, do share it however you can.

These playing cards are to be created to raise money and awareness for helping to deal with effects of COVID-19 around the world. Kickstarter has always been my go-to crowdfunding site, but as they have rejected the application to raise money for charity, we are here, on what is known to the the biggest fundraising site in the world. I am excited to see what we can achieve here, together.

Those who donate the specific amounts outlined below, will receive decks of playing cards in return, with 100% of profits made on the project going to charity.


IN SHORT

- Funding phase plans to run until April 28th, this is flexible.
- Funding needs to reach the set goal or donators will be refunded.
- If we reach the goal, money will go to producing and shipping the cards to donators.
- Any profits will then go to the World Health Organization COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, associated with the United Nations.
- One time print run of limited edition playing cards.


THE CARDS

For those who know me, or know playing cards, the deck printer is yet to be chosen, I am in talks with Cartamundi and HansonChien to establish the best possible solution for producing and dispatching these cards if we reach the funding goal. The current goal is a soft goal, and what I mean by that is, unlike Kickstarter, there is no time limit and so what I will do is do my best to get the best quality cards for your donation amount, whilst maximising profits for the charity. This also means the funding goal may go down or up depending on what production is agreed. It depends on the number of decks required at the end as to which printer we go with also. If HC prints, they will also fulfil. If Cartamundi prints, I will fulfil myself. A decision will be confirm by the end of March.

I will work to give the best possible solution for you, and for the fund.

Whilst the card quality is of course important, the main aim here is to raise money and awareness for charity.

This whole project has been a whirlwind and so these finer details I am going to iron out whilst running the project. Usually everything is already confirmed, but as this has been so sudden, less than 24hours at the time of launching this project, I simply did not want to lose any time.

Whichever printer we go with, I will notify everyone by updating this project; the funding goal may also change to accommodate the production and dispatch. This having been said, fulfilment of packages will also be undertaken by the most appropriate and cost efficient method, be that through me, Gambler's Warehouse (as usual) or other fulfilment partners.


DONATION TIERS

If you want to receive decks of playing cards, please donate accordingly. Unliked Kickstarter, there are no tiers so once you donate, you have paid and can't change your 'reward tier' without donating more or refunding your donation. If you do not wish to receive any cards and just want to support the project, this is also fantastic! Shipping is included but please note, whilst the packages will be marked as low value to try and avoid import fees for each of you, any such fees that do occur will be your responsibility. Cost of shipping has again gone up world wide so the prices below reflect that and the potential rarity of this deck whilst ensure we can give to a good cause.

£17 : 1x DECK OF CARDS
£31 : 2x DECK OF CARDS
£46 : 3x DECK OF CARDS
£58 : 4x DECK OF CARDS
£80 : 6x DECK OF CARDS
£125 : 12x DECK OF CARDS
£230 : 24x DECK OF CARDS

For bigger orders, please contact me directly and I can advise your donation amount.


WHERE WILL THE PROFITS GO

I wanted to make this design especially to generate money for charity, or more specifically, a fund that can help everyone in need, which is why I have identified the World Health Organization's, with association with the United Nations, COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund as a great cause.

Some huge companies such as Facebook and Google have already donated to the fund, it's raised an incredible amount of money so far but more is needed to help those in need. By donating to my campaign, not only will money be going to the fund, but you'll also be receiving something physical in return to enjoy and use, and to raise awareness further.

The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund supports WHO’s work across all countries to prepare for cases, and to respond if cases appear; to track and understand the spread of the virus; to ensure patients get the care they need and frontline workers get essential supplies and information; and to accelerate efforts to develop vaccines, tests, and treatments.

All these activities are guided by the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, which organises the response along three main pillars:

1) Coordination across regions to assess, respond and mitigate risks;

2) Improve country preparedness and response and

3) Accelerate the research and development.

For more information on the fund can be found below:

https://covid19responsefund.org/

https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease ... 019/donate

https://www.facebook.com/donate/1564752357011737/

WHERE WILL THE PROFITS GO

I wanted to make this design especially to generate money for charity, or more specifically, a fund that can help everyone in need, which is why I have identified the World Health Organization's, with association with the United Nations, COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund as a great cause.

Some huge companies such as Facebook and Google have already donated to the fund, it's raised an incredible amount of money so far but more is needed to help those in need. By donating to my campaign, not only will money be going to the fund, but you'll also be receiving something physical in return to enjoy and use, and to raise awareness further.

Casual Pixels wrote:

WHERE WILL THE PROFITS GO

I wanted to make this design especially to generate money for charity, or more specifically, a fund that can help everyone in need, which is why I have identified the World Health Organization's, with association with the United Nations, COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund as a great cause.

Some huge companies such as Facebook and Google have already donated to the fund, it's raised an incredible amount of money so far but more is needed to help those in need. By donating to my campaign, not only will money be going to the fund, but you'll also be receiving something physical in return to enjoy and use, and to raise awareness further.

I'll only note that if at the end of the campaign he were to contribute $5 to the response fund, he'd be fulfilling his requirements.

And yeah, I see the "Any profits generated..." nearer the top, but there are so many easy ways to add internal fees etc. that the phrase is largely meaningless without specifying if anything beyond production and shipping will be construed as "costs" to the project.

A more serious promise would be to lay out exactly the proportion or amounts he will contribute if the project succeeds.

I WILL NOT BE KEEPING ANY PROFITS (if any) ON THIS CAMPAIGN, ALL WILL BE GIVEN TO A WORTHY CAUSE TO HELP PEOPLE.

I want owners of this deck to look at it and think I HELPED SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE.

Luke Wadey wrote:Anything is better than nothing and it's showing that we in the card industry want to at least TRY to help.

rjtomlinson1977 wrote:I'm sure most people that work at Kickstarter are off or working from home. That's why this project hasn't been shutdown yet. It violates the rules. I don't have anything wrong with the project. Just pointing out the fact you can't raise money to give away to a cause.

https://www.kickstarter.com/rules?ref=global-footer

Decknowledgy wrote:People are selfish and are only willing to support their own interest, sadly.

Harvonsgard wrote:

Decknowledgy wrote:People are selfish and are only willing to support their own interest, sadly.

Good start but terrible end. There is nothing wrong or sad about being selfish. Being short-sighted and the lack of understanding that your own good is linked to the well-being of others is the problem.

MagikFingerz wrote:

Harvonsgard wrote:

Decknowledgy wrote:People are selfish and are only willing to support their own interest, sadly.

Good start but terrible end. There is nothing wrong or sad about being selfish. Being short-sighted and the lack of understanding that your own good is linked to the well-being of others is the problem.

There are degrees of selfishness, and at some point it most definitely becomes sad and/or wrong.

Decknowledgy wrote:If anyone is reading my words as a sign of defending the deck, you're terribly wrong. I'm just pointing out that people probably never thought about why most of the major donation events have to be concerts, banquets, or rallies of a mass degree. I'll just leave it here: