Parsemus Foundation rarely asks the many fans of Vasalgel to contribute money to the development of this new contraceptive option. Usually, it's enough that you spread the word about Vasalgel! But with expenses mounting in preparation for the first clinical trial, and discussions with social investors not yet underway, a funding gap loomed -- and we asked for your support.

And Vasalgel's supporters responded. This fundraising campaign raised more than $85,000, and covered almost two thirds of the cost to produce the batch of Vasalgel needed for the clinical trial.

We recognize everyone who donated prior to June 1 as an "early-stage supporter" of Vasalgel. Stickers are in the mail to donors of $20 and above ("I'm nuts about Vasalgel" -- and also, for donors of $100, the very last of the "No more monkeying around with contraception" stickers from the baboon study). While it remains to be seen whether we'll be able to offer clinical trial priority to early supporters (it'll be partly up to regulators), if you donated, your name is on the list for consideration.

And thanks again to the two Vasalgel supporters who each matched donations up to $5k -- a longtime fan in the Seattle area, and Damon Copeland of Tennessee.