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i8van
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Hey guys,

I am an artist and a skier who has had a privilege to experience the magnificent country of Japan and its infamous Niseko powder. I fell in love with the country and the people. In effort to help out the citizens of Japan, I setup a donation page where you can purchase a poster I designed. It was inspired by a vacation to Niseko that I went on just a couple months ago.

I will be donating 100% of the profits to Japanse Red Cross Society. I setup 3 different payment amounts: $25, $35 & $45. It does not matter which one you pick, I will be donating 100% of the profits regardless.

Here's a link to the donate page: http://www.moveplaycreate.com/helpjapan/japanRelief.html

I will be posting a summary of your generosity later on.

Feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions at me()ivansharko.com

Ivan
Mar 14 2011 7:11PM
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i8van
Posts: 2953 - Karma: 230
Thanks everyone! I will start shipping them out March 23.

Over $1200  in donations received as of today!
Mar 23 2011 2:44PM
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rudager
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Mar 23 2011 2:51PM
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brosif
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Man I wish this was sticky'd in the ski gabber so I would've seen it earlier.

Either way, I just donated. Brilliant idea by the way. Respect
Mar 27 2011 1:27AM
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the.cheat
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well i tried to get my mom to let me donate, but she thinks its fake. maybe i can get one of those prepaid credit cards from the grocery store to donate with, but im grounded so idk if i can do that. if it doesnt work, il just donate to the red cross or something she thinks is real. i do really want the poster though
Mar 27 2011 1:18PM
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bakedpow
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When should we expect the poster?
Mar 27 2011 5:51PM
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i8van
Posts: 2953 - Karma: 230
They should start showing up in the next 2-3 weeks. I chose the cheapest shipping option, so it might take some time.
Mar 28 2011 12:06PM
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snowhite
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donated. Thanks for putting a cool donating option up for us, love the poster

Mar 30 2011 1:08PM
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*monsterskier*
Posts: 2671 - Karma: 61

I love your artwork.

those are nice. I'll try to see if I can get donation money

keep up the good work!

Apr 2 2011 1:11PM
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Bear_Grylls
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Damn dude those are sick. How long are you going to have these on sale?
Apr 3 2011 3:32PM
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i8van
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I only have 5 posters left, so... not long.

PS. shipped 30 more out today.
Apr 3 2011 4:51PM
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Kevski
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^Make that 4. Or even less perhaps if other people beat me! This is the perfect situation to make donating super easy, and get a rad poster at the same time. Props for doing this, wish I could have afforded the $45 option.
Apr 3 2011 8:20PM
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KapitolPhoto
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Looking forward to receiving the print!
Apr 4 2011 1:30PM
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i8van
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All the prints are shipped! Including yours, Kevski$, so don't cancel the paypal transaction ;)
Apr 4 2011 3:16PM
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iSmokeweed
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$2000! wow thats .00000066% of what is needed to reconstuct japan!
Apr 4 2011 4:08PM
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i8van
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well.... how much have you contributed?
Apr 4 2011 4:09PM
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brosif
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This is probably one of the dumbest things I have read. No shit, but if nobody donates they aren't going to get anywhere. It all adds up... Oh, and $2000 is a pretty big donation in my book
Apr 4 2011 4:53PM
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Kevski
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Thanks for being trusting and awesome! The skiing community needs more people like you.
Apr 4 2011 5:28PM
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myster3
Posts: 84 - Karma: 12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0
I LOVE JAPAM!
Apr 5 2011 4:00PM
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Stickerbrush
Posts: 363 - Karma: 22
What exactly is your problem?
Apr 5 2011 6:37PM
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iSmokeweed
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it's a fact. it's 100% true. its not "dumb". I never stated that 2000 was a small amount. maybe i think a millionth of a percent is a good donation.

btw 'dumb' means the inability to speak. So technically any statement is "dumb" because a statement is inanimate and therefore does not possess the ability to speak. SOOOOOOOOOOOO check yourself before you wreck yourself.

Love,
Me
Apr 5 2011 11:01PM
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i8van
Posts: 2953 - Karma: 230
Thanks everyone who supported the cause! All posters have been shipped and should be arriving within 2-3 weeks from April 5th at the latest.

I was able to sell all 94 posters that I had in stock!

After shipping and printing costs,
final donation amount to the Canadian Red Cross:
$1,370CAD

Thanks again!
Apr 5 2011 11:31PM
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AOTEAROA
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I'm gonna frame mine and put it on my wall.
Apr 6 2011 3:05AM
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brosif
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I guess I should have chosen a better word... 'pessimistic.' Your post pretty much said that ivan's efforts were useless. And I was just offended by your post because I fully support what ivan's doing.

Anyways, on another note, nice total. It's going to help a lot of people in need
Apr 6 2011 5:51PM
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Balto
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they just got hit with another one!
Apr 7 2011 10:57AM
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.frenchy
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Ok...
Apr 7 2011 1:06PM
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Shark.
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ya it was like a 7.4 or something. hit the east coast i heard, and there's another tsunami warning
Apr 7 2011 4:06PM
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myster3
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if i take pictures of my ass and send them to you all will you help me raise money for japan too?
Apr 7 2011 7:53PM
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hope33
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Sweet artwork, this is a really cool idea!
Apr 8 2011 1:02AM
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FilmingBitch
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Ivan how come you didn't tell me you were doing this.. wish I'd checked threads earlier. I'm broke but my mom would probably love to get some of your posters, she always has liked your art. Amazing idea though! Good work =)

To everyone who questioned whether Ivan is legit - good for you for thinking protectively, but he is as legit as they come. One of the coolest people I know, and I don't say that lightly! Also one of my favourite artists. Although, I guess it could go in a vicious circle where my own legitimacy is questioned.... I like to think I'm fairly harmless =D

+karma to everyone who donated! (real karma)
Apr 8 2011 1:11AM
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Njens.
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How about these shoes?!
Apr 8 2011 11:50PM
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.frenchy
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Yea sorry I couldn't get one either, I have 0 monies.

But it's my backround on my computer now!

Apr 9 2011 12:57PM
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TBigCat
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I donated to Japan
Apr 10 2011 7:44PM
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OMGimDADDY
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Who cares if you are an artist!!!
Apr 11 2011 12:41AM
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andrewdingus
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If I wasn't broke all the time I'd consider this.

Poor excuse, I know.... I'll send this around though, at least then I may have some small small (small) part in helping.
Apr 11 2011 8:58AM
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FilmingBitch
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Yes, you're right. Being an artist is irrelevant... considering that the whole point of this is to buy art in order to support Japan.... totally irrelevant.
Apr 12 2011 11:25AM
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brosif
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Got the poster. Looks sick. Thanks man
Apr 21 2011 9:35PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Its beautiful Ivan, thanks!
Apr 21 2011 9:38PM
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rudager
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Got mine a couple weeks ago. I love it
Apr 21 2011 10:18PM
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Kevski
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Got mine! Put it back in the tube until I get it mounted or something, it's gonna be a sick decoration for my room next semester
Apr 22 2011 2:29AM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Anybody on the east coast of the US receive one of these babies yet???
Apr 27 2011 8:22AM
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KellyK
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got minnnneee, so sickkk
Apr 27 2011 3:16PM
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esotericjive
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Not yet, which is weird 'cause Toronto isn't that far.
Apr 30 2011 10:50AM
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GBS
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In 2010, there died 30.000 in tsunamies, and 3.000.000 kids starved in Africa. Give more money to them.
Tread/
Apr 30 2011 11:00AM
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esotericjive
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Got mine today. Highly awesome, may have it framed.
May 2 2011 6:55PM
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KapitolPhoto
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Just back from getting framed:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32379753&l=ae4eb044c0&id=173700367
May 14 2011 12:28AM
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