Solstice28 returns for the third time!

The world has gone mad and help is needed everywhere. But most of us enjoy the the most wonderful time of the year: a time for giving and cheer!

And by that I am of course referring to the winter solstice, and a charitable celebration of all things grimdark: #Solstice28 !

This is an event I created 2021. out of a drive to bring the community together to give back to worthy causes around the world. And in 2021, with a great deal of help from some fantastic hobby friends, we succeeded in raising 1300$ for a collection of charities. 

In 2022, I set up the whole thing a bit differently and offered you, dear reader, to opportunity to “buy” resin casts of the icons I sculpted in exchange for a donation to a good cause. That way, we managed to gather the incredible amount of 1000€ for various good causes.

This year, so for Solstice28 2023, I've decided to keep it as it was 2022. I've sculpted and cast different icons, and I'll be sending copies of them to you, dear readers, in exchange for a donation. 

I am very happy and very proud to have found in Pk-Pro a partner, that sponsors the silicone I use to make the molds for this years casts.

You have participated last year? Thank you first of all. But why should you participate this year again? Because I have made yet a brand new icon! So, these are all the icons available this year: 

                                                        Icon 1: The Headless (2021's Idol)

                                                        Icon 2: Samael (The Eyeless, form 2022)

                                                    Icon 3: Ktulhu (The Tentacled, from 2022)

And this years addition:

Icon 4: Tschatogguah (The Demonfrog)

 

However, here's the charitable part: you cannot “buy” the icons. 

If you donate 65€ or more, you qualify for the “Quartett of Solstice” level, which includes all four icons.

If you donate 50€ or more, you qualify for the “Triplet of Calamity“ level, including the Ktulhu and the Samael and the brand new Tschatogguah icon.

If you donate 20€ or more, you qualify for the “Demonfrog” level, including the Tschatogguah icon.

Instead of sending that money to me, I want you to take the amount listed above you want and to donate that amount to one of the following charities:

ICRC

Doctors Without Borders / Medecin Sans Frontieres

UNICEF
UNHCR

The Bail Project

Then take a screenshot of your donation confirmation, clearly showing the name of the charity and how much you donated, the date and your name and send it to me to receive your reward!

The only expense you'll need to send my way will be the cost of shipping, which will be handled through PayPal at the following rates:
If you're in Germany, shipping will be  5,50€

If you're in Europe, shipping will be 13€

If you're in UK, shipping will be  18€

If you're in Rest of the world, shipping will be  23 €

To place your order, simply make your donation to the charity of your choice from the four listed above, then send the screenshot of your donation confirmation to me at Solstice28@gmx.net and fill out this GOOGLE-FORM to forward me your information (thank you Ben for helping me out with this. It makes things A TON less time consuming).

That's it! You'll have done good, and you'll have a lovely icon to commemorate your generosity!

But be sure to get your donation and email in soon! All donations must be in by 30.12.2023 at the latest.

Thanks for your interest in using our shared hobby for something good, and I can't wait to see what you accomplish with your icons! A share on Instagramm or on Discord would also highly be appreciated!

- Simon / Hydra