
Sink or swim.... Currently sinking!
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As many of you know I have had my trials and tribulations. Much of these, conquered with perseverance, and the support of friends and family. I spent this past winter rebuilding my business. I did it to simplify my life. Auto pilot for the shoulder, a higher roof so I wasn't hunched, (I have cervical spondylosis and cervical myelopathy) an actual helm chair. I had support and help, but medical issues and uncovering necessary repairs for the boat made it an expensive winter, with no income for 9 months on top. Normally I run around 130 charters per season and I am just over 30. I have 15 deposits alone that still need reimbursing totaling over 7500 dollars. My first trip wasn't until the second week of July and I have fished twice this month. The reasons for my financial woes are not a flourishing business. Simple breakdowns at the worst times, health issues, some major personal losses and a whole lotta stress, mixed with some out right bad luck, and a few misguided resentments. Welp... With the season winding down (still have a lot of open dates in as we close mid November) and a winter full of medical needs, and already being in debt, I will lose the business. If you know my story, you know I pay my debts, and you know I'm not in this for the money. Its to see my people smile. This year I failed at that... fool me once. Read the Story of Damon and Pythias (super fast). I'm not giving up but I do need help. Bankruptcy, selling the business, loans, disability... these have been gone over in detail. There is only of those I would take and I have tried. If you had a good season throw something in... If not? Reach out when i am back on feet.
P.S. This money will solely go to paying back money that I owe. This will cover a fair portion. Thank you for reading, guess I needed that last little deflation of ego. I am also blessed to not struggle with my sobriety in all of this. It must be said.
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Damon Burden
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Harwich, MA