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As an investor who believes strongly in your cause and the impact of your campaign, I am eager to contribute and support your efforts. Please let me know the best way to donate or how I can assist further.youcan message samedorocky@gmail.com","author_name":"Samedo Rocky","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-07-18T14:48:19Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/halespring#question-288156","answers":[]},{"id":288056,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:288056","question":"I hope this message finds you well. As an investor who believes strongly in your cause and the impact of your campaign, I am eager to contribute and support your efforts. Please let me know the best way to donate or how I can assist further.so you can message samedorocky@gmail.com","author_name":"Samedo Rocky","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-07-17T17:02:37Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/halespring#question-288056","answers":[]},{"id":283935,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:283935","question":"Hey there, I run a community round focused venture fund and have a few questions for you that I'd love to ask 1 on 1 if possible. What's the best way to reach you before end of the community round for a zoom meeting?","author_name":"Tristin Chambers","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-05-21T13:39:25Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/halespring#question-283935","answers":[{"id":283943,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:283943","answer":"Hey Tristin! Thanks for reaching out, we would be glad to chat. The easiest option is just to schedule something here: https://calendly.com/halespring Thanks!","author_name":"Michael Hermus","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-05-21T14:36:46Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Hey there, I run a community round focused venture fund and have a few questions for you that I'd love to ask 1 on 1 if possible. What's the best way to reach you before end of the community round for a zoom meeting?","answer":"Hey Tristin! Thanks for reaching out, we would be glad to chat. The easiest option is just to schedule something here: https://calendly.com/halespring Thanks!"}]}}}