What are some of the most inspiring personal crowdfunding success stories?

A medical research charity crowdfunding for a rare disease was very inspiring. They found a breakthrough in the research with the funds raised. The campaign got attention because they had patients and their families share their personal stories. It made donors feel connected and they raised a substantial amount.

The story of Oculus Rift is quite inspiring. Early investors in their crowdfunding campaign got a huge windfall when Facebook acquired Oculus. They saw the potential of virtual reality technology and took the risk. Another is the Pebble smartwatch. Initial investors in its crowdfunding journey made good money as the product became very popular initially.

Kickstarter's Exploding Kittens. It was a card game project that had an incredibly successful crowdfunding equity campaign. They raised millions and it became a very popular product. It showed that even a simple card game idea could be turned into a big success with the right crowdfunding approach.

One of the most inspiring is the equity crowdfunding success of the Ouya game console. It was a new concept in the console market. It aimed to be an open - source, affordable gaming console. Through crowdfunding, it got the funds it needed to develop and launch. It inspired other indie developers and entrepreneurs to consider equity crowdfunding as a way to bring their innovative ideas to life, even in a competitive market like the gaming industry.

Another success story is that of Exploding Kittens. It's a card game that had a very successful Kickstarter campaign. The creators used humorous marketing and an appealing concept. They engaged with their backers throughout the process. By the end of the campaign, they had amassed a large amount of funds. This enabled them to produce high - quality cards and distribute the game widely. It just goes to show that even in the world of traditional games, crowdfunding can be a game - changer.

A personal trainer named Sarah had a client who was recovering from an injury. Everyone thought it would be difficult for the client to get back to a normal fitness level. But Sarah was determined. She used her knowledge of rehabilitation and fitness to create a unique program. The client not only fully recovered but also became fitter than before. This success story shows Sarah's expertise and dedication.

One inspiring story is of a young man who had lost his motivation to pursue his dreams due to depression. On Prozac, he not only regained his motivation but also achieved his long - term goal of getting into a top university. His grades improved, and he was able to participate in extracurricular activities again.

The success story in 'Your Money or Your Life' is quite inspiring. It made people re - evaluate their relationship with money. Some readers changed their spending habits drastically. They started to calculate the real cost of their purchases in terms of the hours they had to work for it. As a result, they were able to save more and invest in things that truly mattered to them.

Well, I heard of a person who posted an ad for a language exchange partner. Through craigslist, they found someone who was fluent in the language they wanted to learn and also interested in learning their native language. They met regularly and not only improved their language skills but also broadened their cultural understanding. It was really inspiring how craigslist could connect two people for such a positive purpose.

One inspiring story is of a single mother who was wrongly accused of a traffic violation that could have cost her her license and thus her job. Thanks to Legal Shield, she got a lawyer who fought for her and got the charges dropped.