<div>Dear Amazing CHI WOW WAH Family,
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<div>In the wake of last weekend's unforgettable journey, we are sending out waves of gratitude to you all.
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<div>THANK YOU for making this year's CHI WOW WAH TOWN so incredible. For us it is more than just a festival; it is a joyful homecoming and a precious opportunity to reset. It is a place where magic happens.
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<div>Your warmth, energy and vibrant spirit turned the Winton Wetlands into a haven of connection, wonder, unity and joy. You brought the Chi, the Wow, and the Wah in spades - we felt it flowing through that beautiful land.
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<div>You all felt the magic right? 
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<div>This magic was no accident. It was sparked by your incredible vibes and fuelled by many hands working tirelessly together. Everyone who showed up, helped create memories that will last a lifetime.
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<div>We acknowledge the dedication of our team of heroes (see list bellow) and every person who contributed time, love and skill to make CHI WOW WAH TOWN so special. From the wetlands team to our neighbours, from builders and managers to DJs and artists, from our safety team to our environmental warriors, this festival is a testament to what humans can achieve when they dream, cooperate and work together.
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<div>We care deeply about putting on meaningful events that offer sanctuary, spark joy, and build community. It takes an entire village to build our town. We have built such a beautiful community over the years and we truly hope to keep the fire burning for years to come.
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<div>And this is where we need your help.
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<div>We are sorry to share that beneath the energetic success of the event we are facing a significant financial shortfall.
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<div>The reality is we didn't sell enough tickets to meet budget expectations. In the lead up to the event, we did everything we could to reduce costs, but despite rigorous budget cuts and exhaustive team efforts, we are unhappily unable to pay everyone for their total efforts. Our experience is similar to that of other events globally, but we honestly didn’t expect this much of a gap.
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<div>So now we stand at a crossroads, hoping this isn't our final event.
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<div>And while it’s hard to do so, we are swallowing our pride and reaching out to our tribe, to ask for support.
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<div>If CHI WOW WAH TOWN has touched your life, if it has reinvigorated your belief in the power of community, if you dream of more unforgettable weekends like the last, we humbly ask for your support.
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<div><strong>Every contribution, no matter what size, brings us closer to ensuring that our shared dream can thrive for years to come. We want to ensure everyone is paid for their efforts and have no other choice but to call on community at this point.</strong>
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<div>By donating to our GoFundMe, you're helping save a festival, you are helping preserve a community, a sanctuary, and a space where magic is real. With your help, we can continue to build the legacy of Chi Wow Wah Town and ensure that it can come back next year.
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<div>We know the cost of living is hurting many people out there so we totally understand if you cannot contribute - but - if you can, please chip in.
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<div>Share this message with friends, family, and anyone who believes in the transformative power of Chi Wow Wah to build community. Together, we hope to overcome this hurdle and keep the magic of Chi Wow Wah alive for years to come.
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<div>Your donation, large or small, is more than a gift; it's a lifeline that will help sustain our shared vision and ensure that our unique sanctuary continues to thrive.
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<div>With gratitude and love,
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<div>Danielle, Ewan – and the entire CHI WOW WAH TOWN team xx
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<div>Special thanks to our team of heroes:
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<li>Nikki, Dennis, Lisa, Gill, Matt, Rowan and the awesome team at the Wetlands for trusting in us!
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<li>Lord Dougie our friendly neighbour for his support
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<li>Our incredible team of Builders (Mo, Dav, Seb, Chad, Nick, Jase) and our Decorators (Gyom, Cam &amp; Rolly)
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<li>Shuddy &amp; the incredible Site Crew
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<li>Will for keeping the power alive!
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<li>Safety Bill for his outstanding work
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<li>James and his Video Team
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<li>Will and the Media Crew
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<li>Ruby and the amazing Operations team
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<li>Our Medical team, Security team, Fire Fighting Crew and Dancewize legends
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<li>Dane on Parking and Camp Site Crew
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<li>Buttons &amp; Oli + Sustainability team
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<li>The Natural Events team on toilets
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<li>Crew chef &amp; all the amazing vols supporting (Tuan)
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<li>Our amazing Vols manager Freya and her troupe of Volunteer legends and Paw Patrol crew
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<li>Our Gate Manager Bec &amp; Box Office Shaye, plus the team of gate legends
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<li>Alyce &amp; Taryn in the CHI SPACE Lounge plus all our facilitators
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<li>Matt (Frenchie) and AJ plus their amazing crew of Sound Engineers
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<li>Andrew &amp; Ryan on Lighting, Marc on Lasers, Javier and his gang on VJ skills Dan and Davos on site lighting
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<li>Meg our new Market Stall Manager
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<li>Farina &amp; Jess our Artist Care team
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<li>All our amazing food &amp; drink vendors (all 8 of you) and Jared at the CHIWAH Bar
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<li>Fashion &amp; Market Stall vendors
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<li>The Art Room team/Kurt &amp; The Cats Pyjamas
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<li>Eddie and the Performer team
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<li>Charlie and the Massage team
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<li>Jaes &amp; his structure installation magic
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<div>And of course all the DJ’s and LIVE artists local and international acts who traveled as far as Egypt and Belgium - you nailed EVERY SINGLE SET out of the ball park! Love you so much!!
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Kristian Law

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Billeigh Waaha

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Cathy McDonald

Ange Hopkins & Simon Langford

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