Have you heard of Pocket Discs? They're crocheted discs, safe for indoor play because they are soft, and easy to fold and stuff in a pocket or purse. Because no machines can crochet in a circle, Pocket Discs are hand crafted under Fair Trade practices by Mexican and Guatemalan artisans. This means that the 400 families who work to create Pocket Discs are working for wages above the typical local rates, among other socially responsible guidelines.
Now the creators of Pocket Discs want to take this fun yet simple toy to a new level by creating the LunaDisc. Essentially, the LunaDisc is a Pocket Disc with the addition of LED lighting, allowing the fun to continue after dark.
To get this new venture going, LunaDisc is turning to Kickstarter, a fund raising initiative for creative projects. It is an all or nothing endeavor, meaning if LunaDisc doesn't get the full $50,000 it needs to purchase necessary supplies and get the product off the ground, they get nothing. In other words, your credit card won't be charged for your contribution until the goal has been met. Different pledge levels are rewarded with Pocket Discs and/or LunaDiscs, with the top contributors being treated to a trip to Guatemala to see where the LunaDiscs will be made. A successful Kickstarter campaign for LunaDiscs means that an additional 400 families will be able to work to create them, which will help their impoverished communities.
The pledge deadline for the LunaDisc Kickstarter project is August 5, 2012. Already they are over one fifth into their goal with over $11,000 donated so far! No amount is too little, but remember that all pledges of $10 and more will earn a reward (free shipping for U.S., $15 international).
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