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<div>With heavy but grateful hearts we ask that you please lend your support to our friend and loved one Cory Brown. He was seriously injured after an accident at Burning Man 2026.
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<div>In the early morning hours of Thursday, September 3rd, Cory fell from the top of an art piece and sustained a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), among other injuries. Miraculously, he received care from off-duty medical professionals just moments after the fall and Burning Man’s own medical team was able to perform immediate, lifesaving care while they prepared him for an emergency airlift to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.
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<div>Cory underwent multiple interventions to save his life and spent more than a week in the ICU. During this, he was on a ventilator in a medically induced coma, and his future was incredibly uncertain. He is now in stable condition outside of the ICU, and we are incredibly grateful that he has made it this far. His recovery, however, is only beginning.
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<div>Cory needs our help now.
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<div>Things are moving quickly. Cory's medical team expects that he may be released from the neurological ward within the next week once his nutrition can be managed and his feeding tube can be removed.
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<div>He will then need to get back home and into a rehabilitation facility. Without appropriate rehabilitation care, Cory will require 24/7 care and supervision from friends and family who support him. We urgently need to raise funds to cover medical transport and expenses, to get Cory safely back home, as well as for his rehabilitation and ongoing care.
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<div>About Cory
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<div>Cory is someone who gives an enormous amount of himself to the communities around him. He is passionate and thorough in everything he does and immediately found camaraderie and a home working as a high rigger for concerts and event production. He is a prolific artist, maker, and performer in the circus and flow arts communities. He is well known for his unique manipulation and ability to interchange multiple flow or circus props, which is how he got his nickname “Genie”. He is also the creator of his own unique prop system – TetraFans. 
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<div>This year, Cory devoted much of his free time to choreographing a fantastic performance with his Denver community and team, HotCoCo, for the Burning Man Conclave fire performance. He poured endless amounts of his creativity, energy, and passion into bringing that piece to life and on the night of the big performance, his team was routing for his survival.
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<div>Now, Cory needs those same communities and more to rally around him.
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<div>His injuries will require significant time and ongoing care, and he will be unable to work while he recovers. Funds raised here will help cover the cost of his emergency medical transport and ongoing medical care, as well as help maintain his living situation while he is unable to work.
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<div>Cory has spent years creating, building, performing, and showing up for the communities he loves. Now it's our turn to show up for Cory.
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<div>If you are able to contribute, every donation will help. If you aren't in a position to give, sharing this fundraiser is just as valuable and can help us reach the people who want to support him. Please share this with your camps, group messages, discord communities, and anywhere else you see fit.
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<div>Thank you for helping us give Cory the time, stability, and support he needs to heal and find his way back to the life he loves.
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Help Cory Recover After a Serious Burning Man Accident

<div>Greetings, fellow flame followers. It is once again time for the <strong>El Pulpo Magnifico</strong> team to begin mustering the strength it takes to lead our giant, flaming metal octopus into the inhospitable desert in the hopes of warming and inspiring the glorious weirdos who flock to Burning Man. You know who you are.
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<div>As y'all are aware, this is no small endeavor. Thus, as we do every year, we are looking to you, our community, to help <strong>fund our propane and shipping costs</strong> to ensure a smooth playa return. Resource costs are up, so we're hoping to raise more than in previous years. We humbly ask for your assistance in helping to keep this experience alive. Thank you for your kindness and support. Flame on. 
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Keep the Flames Alive: El Pulpo Magnifico 2026 Fundraiser

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<div>We are the team behind <strong>Mebuyan Pulse</strong>, a large-scale, walkable, climbable artwork for Burning Man 2026. The project will rise from the desert as a constellation of six interconnected spheres: 23 x 53 x 31 feet.
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<div>By day, Mebuyan Pulse will shimmer with <strong>recycled and organic materials</strong>: 5-gallon water jugs, fluorescent plastic bottles, bamboo, palm-leaf forms, and laser-cut panels.
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<div>The work takes its name from Mebuyan, a <strong>goddess</strong> from Bagobo mythology in the Philippines: a figure of life and death, <strong>nourishment, protection, and transformation</strong>.
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<div>Our vision is to create a cosmic place of care at Black Rock City, a space where wanderers can climb, gather, sit in stillness, and feel <strong>the invisible threads of support that bind us all</strong> across cultures, communities, grief, joy, and change in an ever-shifting world landscape.
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<div>Mebuyan Pulse grows from the bones of <strong>Mebuyan Vessel, our 2022 Burning Man installation</strong>, but this is not a rebuild. It is a major evolution. We are transforming the original structure with a renewed visual language, an 11-foot laser-cut metal ground sphere, an additional 4-ft suspended sphere, two new access points for safer circulation, expanded lighting, and a sound system for timed activations throughout the week.
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<div>We have early support from the Burning Man Org, Five Ton Crane, and a couple of generous souls. Now we need to raise the <strong>remaining $25,000</strong> to complete fabrication, transportation, lighting, power, safety, sound, and installation.
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<div><strong>Every contribution matters</strong>. A <strong>$25</strong> gift helps buy fasteners and build consumables. <strong>$100</strong> helps create the recycled decorative skin. <strong>$250</strong> helps support safety materials and structural details. <strong>$500</strong> helps fund lighting and electrical systems. <strong>$1,000+</strong> helps move the work from plan to playa.
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<div>Mebuyan Pulse is built from repurposed and recycled materials, carrying stories of labor, <strong>migration, transformation, and belonging</strong>. The project connects to Leeroy New’s ongoing <strong>Aliens of Manila</strong> series and to a wider practice of turning discarded objects into luminous, living forms.
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<div>See you in the dust...!
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Help Build Mebuyan Pulse for Burning Man 2026

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<div>Five rows ask the same question Deaf people get asked our whole lives:
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<div>All while a pair of red lips animates across the face, mouthing the words, daring you to keep up.
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<div>"Can you read my lips?" is the hearing world's default: the easy assumption that skips the work and puts it all on us. Even the best lipreaders catch maybe a third of what's said, and the rest is the Deaf person filling the gaps. So why not learn a little sign language to make our days brighter?
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<div>This year will be my tenth time going to Black Rock City, but this is the first time I'm putting art on the open playa! It's the result of years of asking myself "what do I want to do next for Burning Man".
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<div><strong>Where the money goes:</strong> straight into materials. Aluminum composite panels, the 1,531 LED dome pixels and their power, batteries, the guyed frame and anchors that make sure the billboard stays put and doesn't harm people in unpredictable weather, and the controller that drives it all.
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<div>Gifting is one of the ten principles of Burning Man: a gift is unconditional, given freely with nothing expected in return. This project is my gift to the playa, shared for a week and then taken home without a trace. It's mostly self-funded, and <strong>I've set a $5,000 goal toward materials.</strong> That won't cover the whole build, so anything you can give, and anything past the goal, helps more than you'd think. <strong>If it lands with you, light a pixel!</strong>
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<div>And if money's tight, no worries at all. I'll have stickers to give away, on playa or off, a little something from me, whether or not you donate. Just find me. Either way, the biggest help you can offer is to share this link and let the word travel.
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<div>This summer we are building an interactive art installation for Burning Man: Axis Mundi 2026. We humbly and sincerely are looking for financial support in making this art install a reality. Every dollar donated will go directly and strictly to the purchase of tools and materials. (Our time, effort, and attendance is given at our own cost). 
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<div>Help us gift this work to the Burning Man community - be a deeper part of the questions we ask about our interconnectedness across realms.
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Bring 'Are You Still There?' to Burning Man 2026

Heart Remains is a monumental light sculpture rising from the open desert. A suspended heart form is held within rib-like structures that appear both protective and exposed. Subtle movement and shifting light give the piece a quiet sense of breath and presence. At night, illumination reveals the delicate inner geometry of the structure. The work reflects the need for emotional boundaries that people create to remain true to themselves while staying soft at their core. Balancing strength and vulnerability, Heart Remains explores how protection can exist without hardness, and how the heart can remain open while still honoring its soft nature. 
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Heart Remains: Light Sculpture for Burning Man

I’m Early, and for 28 years I’ve had the joy of running Videogasm, a Burning Man theme camp that’s been a welcoming home for campers and event visitors alike. Our camp has always been a labor of love, built and sustained by our group without any corporate sponsorship. Last year, the storms at Burning Man hit us hard, causing significant damage to our shade structures and vinyl signage—items we’ve relied on for nearly three decades to create a comfortable and vibrant space for everyone who stops by. 
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Help Videogasm Rebuild After Burning Man Storms

<div>It’s time to document the 2026 Temple at Burning Man: Temple of the Moon.
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<div>For the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of documenting the creation of one of the most meaningful art installations in the world: The Temple at Burning Man.
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<div>I live with the crew on the playa for over four weeks as we construct this massive, ephemeral space — a place for remembrance, healing, hope, and transformation. As volunteers build the Temple, I capture the heart and humanity behind it through photography, video, and drone footage. It’s my way of giving something back — a gift to the community, and to all the volunteers who pour their energy into this space.
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<div>This is more than just a creative project — it’s my calling. After 40 years as a professional photographer, this work pushes me to my limits, both artistically and personally. I do it with love and I do it for free, because I believe in its value. But every year, it gets harder to sustain financially.
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<div>New this year is an art project related to my media project (Capturing the Heart of The Temple). I'll share details when it's ready, but it's quite exciting. The name is Moon Base Niblet, named after my good friend Niblet (Chase) who suggested this idea. I'm quite excited!
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<div>This project is entirely self-funded. I cover all my travel, equipment, living expenses, and the cost of staying off-grid in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. The playa is brutal — on the body, the mind, and the gear.
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<div>Every year, I end up replacing thousands of dollars in damaged equipment. And like pretty much everyone at Burning Man, I'm not paid as a photographer. The event is built on a "gifting economy" so this is my gift to the community. Since 2019 I have spent between $10-$15,000 each year.  My equipment list for this year is about $10K. I can no longer do this on my own.
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<div>Can you help? Even $20 goes a long ways. Or maybe you can forward this to someone who loves that the Temple at Burning Man means. Every bit of help and encouragement does a lot.
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<div>All funds raised will pay for equipment. I'm personally committed to pay my personal expenses, personally.
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Help Capture the Heart of Burning Man's Temple of the Moon

<div>“sunny side up” is an interactive architectural light art installation for Burning Man 2026 - it mirrors the horizon where sun meets sea, capturing the ephemeral beauty of sunrise and sunset. It invites participants to experience impermanence and hold hope, as every sunset promises another sunrise.
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<div>Hello! I'm Phoebe Leung, the lead artist behind sunny side up.
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<div>This will be my first time bringing an art installation to the playa. Like many first-time artists, I'm taking a leap into the unknown and learning every step of the way. I hope this project is not only the realization of a dream, but also of a long and diverse creative journey of creating art, architecture, and shared experiences for others.
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<div>Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring a horizon of light and a little warmth of heart to the desert &lt;3
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<div>Thank you for helping make Sunny Side Up a reality. You help bring the sunset to Burning Man 2026!
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<div>• Location: Burning Man 2026, Black Rock City, Nevada
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Sunny Side Up: A Sunset on the Playa, Burning Man Art 2026

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<div>In 2023, we did something that had never been done in Black Rock City before. We built a fully operational dry ski slope in the middle of the Nevada desert… and we've been back every year since.
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<div>Each year, we pour every spare moment and our own personal funds into the project, rallying volunteers in hopes that communal effort will help us turn our crazy idea into a reality. But the slope has reached a scale where two people can no longer personally underwrite what has become an iconic gift for thousands.
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<div>Whether you can give $10, $100, or more, every dollar goes directly toward storing, transporting, repairing, and operating the only dry ski slope at Burning Man–free for the entire community.
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<div>As our campers arrived, they couldn't contain their amusement after seeing several cars in line, driving into the desert in the middle of summer, with skis and snowboards strapped to the roof. It was the perfect amount of Burning Man absurdity.
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<div>Since our (sl)opening day, the slope has seen hundreds–if not thousands–of riders. Our rental shop is typically open during event week from 3-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m., so people can shred the gnar on Esplanade, overlooking the playa while being cheered on by everyone at the bottom… and at least one obnoxious camper with a megaphone.
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<div>In 2024 we added a kicker, and talented riders were finally able to get some air: front flips, 360s, and all kinds of tricks. This year, we plan to bring even more après vibes with high-energy music on the slope, as we partner with our sister camp BRC Ski Resort and Entheos, who is bringing a full-stage setup.
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<div><strong>The Slope Is Truly a Labor of Love</strong>
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<div>From the guy in the wheelchair whose friends carried him to the top so he could sled down, to our friend who said it immediately took him back to sledding in childhood, to the boarder who lost his brother–only to learn that the scaffolding infrastructure was designed by Rob Giustina, who built the slopes they used to ride together in Tahoe.
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<div><strong>"The Girl Who Fell" Wants to Keep Burning Man Questionably Dangerous</strong>
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<div>You may recall hearing about the girl who fell 20 feet off an art installation on playa in 2024 and landed in the hospital with a fractured spine, broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a bruised spleen.
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<div>That was Rachael.
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<div>The irony of that happening on another installation–when we bring something that seems like it should be one of the most dangerous things on playa–was not lost on us.
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<div>But that's the point. Burning Man is supposed to be a little dangerous.
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<div>That said, we still take safety seriously.
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<div><strong>Safety Third… But Not Really</strong>
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<div>Older burners may remember "The Wedge," a 45-degree incline covered in astroturf on playa that was responsible for numerous serious injuries. When we first built the ski slope in 2023, people mentioned “The Wedge” so frequently that we did what Burners do... we made stickers.
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<div>But the slope is definitely #notthewedge, and here's what we do to make sure:
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<li>Trained campers staff the slope during all hours of operation
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<li>One lead on-site at all times carrying a radio directly to medical
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<li>All skiers and snowboarders are required to wear helmets
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<li>Proper gear inspection and adjustments before every ride
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<li>Sobriety and safety checkpoints as riders prepare to go up
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<li>Annual check-in with ESD to confirm no serious reported injuries from riding the slope
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<li>Planned safety and structural upgrades each year
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<div>We've operated for three years without a single serious reported injury. That's something we're genuinely proud of and work incredibly hard to maintain.
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<div>But the only way we can bring the slope and operate it the way we do is if we bring it as a camp.
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<div><strong>We Receive Zero Support From the Org </strong>
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<div>We bring a large-scale interactive experience to the playa, but because we operate as a theme camp, we are ineligible for the art grants available to installations. That means we receive zero funding from the Burning Man Organization while also having to purchase our own tickets and personally cover every cost required to bring the slope back each year.
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<div>When the org placed us on Esplanade last year, we asked for a grant anyway. We were immediately denied.
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<div>Everything we've built has come from our personal investments, camp dues, fundraising efforts, and the generosity of the community.
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<div><strong>Camps Are Struggling This Year and We're No Exception</strong>
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<div>It's no secret that Burning Man has changed, and we know we're not the only camp struggling this year. The impact of the decisions made by the org’s leadership paired with the current economic climate have left us staring at a potentially serious financial problem.
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<div>Some of our core campers can't attend this year and finding new ones has been a challenge. There's been a shift toward "bucket list" culture where many attendees are looking for camps that offer the most amenities at the lowest cost. As you might imagine, there are plenty of camps whose gifts and operating expenses are lower than ours.
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<div><strong>We Did Our Best to Close the Gap</strong>
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<div>We poured months of planning and weeks of building into each of the two fundraiser events we threw this year in the Bay Area. We gave it everything we had, called in every favor we could, and produced two events at a fraction of the market cost–and still came up shorter than we'd hoped.
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<div><strong>We Need Your Help Now</strong>
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<div>Snow Club is a two-person labor of love, and somehow we've pulled off something truly unprecedented three years in a row. But we're not in the same position we were in when we started.
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<div>Dylan has been building his career as a music producer and DJ, Major Trouble, since 2024. Rachael was laid off in 2024 and, after recovering from her infamous fall, started her own coaching business.
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<div><strong>Life evolves, same as Burning Man. And here we are.</strong>
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<div>We've given everything we have to bring this gift to playa. Right now we're asking the community to help us keep the Burning Man spirit of questionably dangerous interactivity alive.
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<div>If we don't raise enough to cover expenses by August 15, some tough decisions will have to be made - and our hearts may be broken.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div><strong>CONTRIBUTE TO THE GOFUNDME</strong>
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<div>We need to raise $25k to make the slope happen. Every dollar raised goes directly toward:
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<div><strong>CAMP WITH US</strong>
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<div>Camper dues help offset our overall costs and we need hands to make it happen. We are actively recruiting campers to help us build and run the slope. If you know someone looking for a camp, please have them fill out an application at brcsnow.club.
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<div><strong>CONNECT US TO RESOURCES</strong>
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<div>We're always looking for ways to minimize costs. If you can connect us to resources for storage, transportation, or scaffolding and wood materials, please reach out!
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<div><strong>SPREAD THE WORD</strong>
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<div>If you don't have the means to contribute, sharing this fundraiser with your network goes further than you might think.
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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your support. We hope to make you proud out there.
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<div>Communal Effort got us here. It's the only thing that gets us back
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<div>See you in the dust or the snow… whichever comes first! ❄️
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