ICYMI (that’s twitter-speak for “in case you missed it”), a young man who decided to go on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter to raise money to buy ingredients for one small potato salad got more than $55,000.
According to the Associated Press, “A man who jokingly sought $10 from a crowdfunding website to pay for his first attempt at making potato salad and ended up raising $55,000 is making good on his promise to throw a huge party.
“Zack Brown is planning PotatoStock 2014, an all-ages, charity-minded party Saturday in downtown Columbus featuring bands, food trucks, beer vendors, potato-sack races, and definitely potato salad.
“His effort on Kickstarter in early July to buy potato salad ingredients took on a life of its own and attracted worldwide attention as the amount grew.
“The 31-year-old eventually raised $55,492. The Idaho Potato Commission and corporate sponsors have donated supplies for Brown and volunteers to whip up 300 pounds of potato salad for the event.
“The Columbus Dispatch reported that Brown partnered with the Columbus Foundation to start an endowment to aid area charities that fight hunger and homelessness. The account, started with $20,000 in postcampaign corporate donations, will grow after proceeds from PotatoStock are added.” More here.
By golly, I do love quirky.
Photo: Chris Russell/The Columbus Dispatch via AP
Zack Brown’s PotatoStock 2014, an all-ages, charity-minded party, is set for Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
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What an AWESOME story, with a fun photo, too! Human beings can be full of wonderful, hopeful surprises. And who doesn’t love potato salad?
I think you have put your finger on why I like “quirky”: the individuality of these surprises is hope-giving. The laughter is, too.
Reblogged this on amusicalifeonplanetearth and commented:
This story and photo are just too lovely not to share… Hurrah for whimsy, hurrah for the generosity of strangers, and hurrah for potato salad!
I just ate some potato salad in honor of our virtual friendship. Thanks for being a pal!
Fun!
And nice that it all led to an effort to help the hungry.