In October 1999 i was diagnosed with cancer and at that time given 2 years max to live but somehow managed to beat the odds, and with regular treatment have managed to stay ahead of it.

Four years ago I had my spleen removed and three months ago finished my first round of chemo therapy. To keep ahead of this disease I will have to undergo chemo every three to four years so this only leaves me approximately a three year window where my health is good enough to have some quality of life.

As a result I am left in the position of having no money to get my business going again. It has always been dream to rebuild my 25’ keeler and to sail and pursue my photography dream. I am working part time at night but unfortunately that barely covers my expenses so I would very much appreciate help with the boat rebuild which will be about $10,000.00.
I have set up a website documenting my progress with the boat rebuild, and anyone can go there and keep up with my progress. http://globalboatingservices.com

The reason I am asking for money is so that I can spend the next year doing a rebuild on the boat, and the remaining time between chemo treatment sailing and following my other passion "photography".
As I go through the process of the boat rebuild and then into the sailing and photography I will be taking photos of my life and posting them here along with update articles to the website so anyone that wishes can follow my project week to week.

Once the sailboat is rebuilt, I am able to sail around the country taking photos and selling them on the internet, so this will cover my living expenses and boat maintenance.

Your donations are gratefully accepted, even $1.00 is a great help. Thank you in advance.