"...Never forget what makes you truly alive."
Johnny Richmon was a boy who dreamed in color—painting stars, birds, and wonder with every brushstroke. But when life’s pressures pushed his family into survival mode, Johnny traded his art for a job at a noisy factory. “Just for a little while,” he said. But time passed, and piece by piece, his creativity stiffened… until one day, he looked in the mirror and didn’t see himself at all—only a machine.
In this tender and thought-provoking tale, Mechanical Life explores the cost of losing touch with your passion and the quiet courage it takes to reclaim it. Johnny’s story reminds us that even when dreams grow dusty, they’re never truly lost—they wait patiently to be rediscovered and passed on.
Through vivid storytelling and emotional depth, Mechanical Life speaks to children and adults alike: Don’t let routine steal your spark. Remember what makes you truly alive.
Tier Options
SUPPORTER $100
A foundational supporter helping bring the vision to life.
Rewards:
Handwritten thank-you note personalized by myself.
ADVOCATE $250
A vocal advocate pushing the message forward.
Rewards:
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Everything from the Supporter tier
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Signed softcover copy of the book
CHAMPION $500
A committed partner fueling the mission.
Rewards:
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Everything from the Advocate tier
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Signed hardcover copy of the book
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Bonus sticker designs
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Name listed in the “Thank You” section of the book.
VISIONARY $1000
A key visionary making a deep impact in young lives.
Rewards:
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Everything from the Champion tier
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Gift a classroom: Donate 5 softcover books to a classroom in their name (with a thank-you card sent to both)
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Shout-out on social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
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Personalized video thank-you from you or a child featured in the program
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Early access to Curriculum
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