Supporters
This extremely challenging project would never be possible if it wasn't for the generosity of the following supporters. Thank you all for letting the challenge begin!
Samies Girl Seafood Brisbane
Lloyd Godson first met Greek-Australian Kristina Georges, of Samies Girl Fresh Seafood Market in Brisbane, back in 2009 on the island of Kefalonia in Greece. Lloyd had seen a children's book that Kristina authored, Angels do Swim, and asked her if she would like to be involved in his latest project. Kristina flew all the way to Greece to support his endeavour and the two of them have remained in contact ever since.
Renowned for her passion for sustainability and the environment, Kristina is a wife, mother, businesswoman, entrepreneur, author, fishmonger and psychic. She was the winner of the Telstra Business Awards 2011 Yellow Pages Social Responsibility Award for her environmental and education work. Kristina has a motto, "dreaming of the future starts with the help of today."
Lloyd met Kristina again in 2013 while she was visiting Greece with her family. They spoke about many things, including Lloyd's vision for Tik and Bubbles and the Sea Stars of STEM project. The following morning, Lloyd received an email from Kristina saying that she would like to kickstart his StartSomeGood campaign with a AUD $10,000 pledge of support! She is also selling reusable Tik and Bubbles chiller bags to reduce plastic litter in the marine environment and help support the project. Thank you Kristina for everything you do :)
Renowned for her passion for sustainability and the environment, Kristina is a wife, mother, businesswoman, entrepreneur, author, fishmonger and psychic. She was the winner of the Telstra Business Awards 2011 Yellow Pages Social Responsibility Award for her environmental and education work. Kristina has a motto, "dreaming of the future starts with the help of today."
Lloyd met Kristina again in 2013 while she was visiting Greece with her family. They spoke about many things, including Lloyd's vision for Tik and Bubbles and the Sea Stars of STEM project. The following morning, Lloyd received an email from Kristina saying that she would like to kickstart his StartSomeGood campaign with a AUD $10,000 pledge of support! She is also selling reusable Tik and Bubbles chiller bags to reduce plastic litter in the marine environment and help support the project. Thank you Kristina for everything you do :)
Draeger Safety Pacific Pty Ltd
Lloyd Godson has developed a strong relationship with Draeger Safety Pacific Pty Ltd. Draeger supported his BioSUB Project with in-kind technical support and equipment and were there to help him every step of the way. They even came to greet and congratulate Lloyd when he exited the BioSUB after spending 12 days living underwater. Lloyd relied heavily on their products for his safety and continues to do so. Draeger in Germany also supported Lloyd's project at LEGOLAND Deutschland® where he achieved the Guinness World Records™ for the most electricity generated by human power underwater (2,502 watt hours). Draeger Safety Pacific Pty Ltd are supporting Sea Stars of STEM with both financial and in-kind support. Take a read of the two articles about Lloyd's cooperation with Draeger below.
ING DIRECT Australia Dreamstarter Inititiative
Tik & Bubbles is a part of the Dreamstarter initiative. Funded by ING DIRECT Australia, Dreamstarter provides support to selected StartSomeGood campaigns to help them reach their fundraising goals. Learn more about the social entrepreneurs and campaigns they support at ingdirect.com.au/dreamstarter
Australian Geographic Society
Lloyd Godson has an interesting history with the Australian Geographic Society. Funding for his first initiative, the BioSUB Project,
was provided through a $50,000 sponsorship prize he won in the Australian
Geographic 'Live your dream' Wildest Adventure Competition. Making headlines around the world,
the BioSUB was a great success and a real labor of love for which he received
the coveted Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year award. The Australian Geographic Society also funded his next project, Life Amphibious, which was an adventurous human-powered submarine expedition through the Greek islands. Sea Stars of STEM was successful in receiving Australian Geographic Sponsorship in Round 4, 2013.
StartSomeGood Campaign Supporters
Tik and Bubbles ran a successful campaign on the StartSomeGood peerfunding platform, raising AUD $33, 574 and setting a new Australian SSG record in the process. The following individuals pledged their support, helping to make the Sea Stars of STEM project a reality:
Kristina Georges, Sarah Jane Pell, Carolina, Pascal Kolb, Nassos Callitsis, Mandy, Chloe Mitchell, Aliki and Giannis Papaefthymiou, Roberto Mancin, Kara Misra, Sara Smith, Eirini and Vassilis, Tina Webb, George Papaioannou, Dennis Chamberland, Myron Mylonas, George Vourlidis, Sophie, Linda Rumney, Samantha Connelly, Terri O’Brien, Jock Mackenzie, Chin, Guillermo Söhnlein, Eleni Prifti, Dallas Godson, Konstantinos Kavvathas, Simon Albert, Alex, Dawn Ziegler, Emmanuel Medonca, Claire Harris, Kathryn, Callum Scollard
Kristina Georges, Sarah Jane Pell, Carolina, Pascal Kolb, Nassos Callitsis, Mandy, Chloe Mitchell, Aliki and Giannis Papaefthymiou, Roberto Mancin, Kara Misra, Sara Smith, Eirini and Vassilis, Tina Webb, George Papaioannou, Dennis Chamberland, Myron Mylonas, George Vourlidis, Sophie, Linda Rumney, Samantha Connelly, Terri O’Brien, Jock Mackenzie, Chin, Guillermo Söhnlein, Eleni Prifti, Dallas Godson, Konstantinos Kavvathas, Simon Albert, Alex, Dawn Ziegler, Emmanuel Medonca, Claire Harris, Kathryn, Callum Scollard