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  • EUR 25.-0 taken

    Original postcard

    You will receive a postcard from a surprise location with heartfelt thanks! A small but personal keepsake, carrying a story, a view, or a thought from wherever I am in the world at that moment.

    EUR 25.-

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    Make me sweat: 50 km

    Trail running is my way of recharging — reconnecting body, mind, and nature. By sponsoring one of my upcoming races, you’re supporting both my leadership journey and my sanity! You choose the challenge, I run it, and you get the glory (and the photos). 1 EURO = 1 KILOMETRE

    GPT 50K – Grampians National Park, Australia
    • 50 km, +2000 m elevation
    • November 6, 2025
    • You’ll receive exclusive post-race photos and a sweaty, grateful thank-you.

    EUR 50.-

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    Serengeti stories

    You will receive a special digital inspiration pack after my trip to Tanzania, a curated bundle of:
    • High-resolution photos from the Homeward Bound Tanzania Summit
    • Personal stories from the trip — moments of insight, connection, and challenge
    • Snippets of local wisdom & cultural reflections, environmental highlights on the fauna and flora, shared with deep respect and curiosity
    • A taste of Tanzania: a playlist of local music, quotes, and cultural gems to help you travel through your headphones

    EUR 50.-

  • EUR 75.-0 taken

    Inner circle newsletter

    You will receive my exclusive monthly newsletter with:
    • Behind-the-scenes updates on my work (field trips, papers, discoveries)
    • Reflections on my leadership journey
    • A personal bonus each month (favourite songs, books, podcasts, etc.)
    From August 2025 - March 2026

    EUR 75.-

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    Make me sweat: 100 km

    Trail running is my way of recharging — reconnecting body, mind, and nature. By sponsoring one of my upcoming races, you’re supporting both my leadership journey and my sanity! You choose the challenge, I run it, and you get the glory (and the photos). 1 EURO = 1 KILOMETRE

    Buffalo Stampede – Mount Buffalo National Park, Australia
    • 100 km, +5000 m elevation
    • March 27–29, 2026
    • Access to my live GPS tracking during the race and post-race photos.

    Let me do the hard work, sweat the hills, and send you views, stories, and resilience in return.

    EUR 100.-

  • EUR 270.-0 taken

    Make me sweat: 270 km

    Trail running is my way of recharging — reconnecting body, mind, and nature. By sponsoring one of my upcoming races, you’re supporting both my leadership journey and my sanity! You choose the challenge, I run it, and you get the glory (and the photos). 1 EURO = 1 KILOMETRE

    Southern Lake Multi-day Ultra – Central Otago, New Zealand
    • 270 km, +8000 m elevation, Multi-day Ultra
    • February 20–28, 2026
    • Access to a private Facebook group for updates, photos, and shared pain.

    EUR 270.-

  • EUR 300.-0 / 5 taken

    In ink and impact

    This is a deeply personal thank you: I will include a personalised acknowledgement to you in a peer-reviewed scientific article that I publish within the next year: a public, permanent expression of gratitude for your trust and support.

    You’ll be able to choose from upcoming papers related to marine bioacoustics, sensory biology, or conservation. Your name (or a dedication of your choosing) will appear in the acknowledgements section, recognising your role in helping me advance both my research and my leadership journey.

    Science is often seen as objective and distant, but behind every breakthrough are people who made it possible. This tier honours you as one of them.

    EUR 300.-

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    Ghostshark chronicles

    Dive into the magical world of the Australian ghostshark (Callorhinchus milii), also known as the elephant fish — a rare and fascinating chimaera, cousin to sharks and rays.

    As a backer, you’ll receive a monthly illustrated storyboard, perfect for kids (or curious adults!), delivered digitally from August 2025 to March 2026. Follow the ghostshark from its mysterious egg capsule in the shallow waters of Western Port, to the depths of the Southern Ocean, where it grows into one of nature’s most extraordinary survivors.

    This tier includes:
    • 8 original, hand-crafted storyboards (1 per month)
    • Scientifically accurate, child-friendly storytelling
    • Stunning visuals and fun facts to inspire wonder and learning
    • Ideal for sharing with children, classrooms, or your inner marine biology nerd
    • Made without AI, guaranteed :)

    A beautiful blend of science, art, and imagination — and a one-of-a-kind thank you for helping me lead change.

    EUR 350.-

  • EUR 500.-0 / 5 taken

    Treasures from Tanzania

    As a heartfelt thank you for your extraordinary support, I will personally select and send you one of the following authentic Tanzanian treasures:

    - A Kanga: A beautifully patterned cotton textile used daily by Tanzanian women. It’s versatile, bold, and deeply symbolic of local culture. You can wear it, display it, or treasure it as a reminder of collective strength and connection.

    -A Tingatinga Artwork: A vibrant hand-painted piece of Tanzanian art depicting iconic wildlife, landscapes, and cultural life. These colourful works, painted on canvas or masonite, are striking.

    Each item will be personally chosen by me, reflecting the spirit of the journey and the people I meet along the way. You’ll also receive a handwritten note explaining the piece’s meaning and why I chose it for you.

    I will contact each backer at this tier to ask which of the two treasures you’d like me to find for you.

    EUR 500.-

  • EUR 1.200.-0 / 5 taken

    All-In Supporter

    Every reward, all together in one bundle.

    For your extraordinary generosity, you’ll receive all the rewards from every tier:

    - A handwritten postcard from a surprise location
    - Exclusive monthly newsletter
    - A digital inspiration pack from Tanzania
    - The Ghostshark Chronicles
    - Sponsorship of my trail running challenges
    - Personal acknowledgement in one of my scientific papers
    - A hand-selected Tanzanian treasure (Kanga or Tingatinga artwork)
    - And of course, my deepest gratitude and recognition for making this leadership journey possible

    This tier is a celebration of our shared commitment to change. You’ll not only walk with me through every step of this adventure, but you’ll also leave a lasting mark on my science, leadership, and story.

    EUR 1’200.-