Mackenzie Wilson, a 9 year old gamer, has a score to settle with her mean older brothers. She’s wanted to create her own video games for a while, but when her older brothers told her there’s no way she could, she decided to set up a Kickstarter with the help of her mother, Susan Wilson.

“I want to create an RPG that isn’t too violent and isn’t filled with bad words, still has a good story line & cool graphics, but has shorter cut scenes, less menus & fewer controls. And most importantly, I want a game that allows team members to face danger together and get hurt but doesn’t kill team mates off & eliminate them from battle.”

Mackenzie’s goal for funding was originally $829 – enough to cover the cost of attending a week-long training camp for kids that teaches them how to use RPG Maker to create their own games. This was a modest sum, as it didn’t even cover overnight fees or extras for the trip. However, due to the combined awesomeness and adorableness (which are both words, by the way) of this project, after only two days of the project being open, Mackenzie has already raised over $15,000! While this is more than enough to pay for her camp experience, the third grader has bigger plans in mind.

The funds from Mackenzie’s Kickstarter will also be used to “raise awareness and getting girls thinking about careers in technology at an early age” – something she seems very passionate about. The above shirt is available in unisex as well as a fitted women’s sizing as a reward for backing the project. The logo and idea of “Keep Up!” will be present in the game as well, signaling supporters of the campaign as a leaders that are “ahead of the others”. Other rewards include the ability to name characters within the game, become a producer, or name an NPC.

This is a great step for kids everywhere, but more importantly can be a great example used to empower girls and get them more interested in creating and imagining within STEM professions. As Mackenzie herself says, “ I want to be able to create whatever I can imagine”. She is already stepping up and looking to be a great inspiration for girls and kids everywhere.