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Hi everyone!

So as of today the project has been up for 18 days, meaning we just passed the halfway mark. We're currently 24% funded, so we're a bit behind where we'd hope to be at this point. We have to hit our funding goal in 17 days in order for the project to receive any funds.

This fundraiser gives us the unique opportunity to work together to fight cancer--something that, regardless of our differences, we all resent. Here is a tangible way for you to help us in this fight--we will put forth all of our efforts and resources to do make sure this is done right; the only thing we ask of you is a small contribution or for you to send the project to those who may be interested. For those of you who have already contributed, your support has been invaluable. Thank you!

There is no guarantee that this project will work--that's the caveat to all scientific research. It's an exploration into the unknown to uncover the mysteries that we have the unique ability to comprehend. And with all exploration, there is risk. But those few explorers--those who end up discovering the New World, or observing the gravitational lensing that ultimately changes our conception of the universe--ultimately do make a difference.

I really want to help make a difference, and will be working every day this summer on this project (weekends included) likely spending many nights in the lab. Your support will not only allow this, it will encourage and motivate me as well. I really appreciate any way that you can help!

Thanks so much,

Luke

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Hi everyone!

Thanks so much,

Luke

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Hi everyone!

Thanks so much,

Luke

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