I’ve spent my life building things with my hands, and I know how much that kind of work can shape a person’s future. Taking on this Guinness World Record is my way of using that skill to give back—helping create opportunities for young people through Trajectory to find purpose, direction, and careers in the forest industries. I’ve supported Trajectory since the beginning—donating both artwork and funds over the past four years—and giving back has always been part of who I am. I’ve also been a member of the Mt. Hood Lions Club for nearly a decade, continuing that same commitment to community. That mindset came from my mom, Barbara Rose Vance. She put me in my first art class at five years old, where it was clear I had a natural gift—and I’ve followed that path ever since. Over the last five years, as she’s faced a terminal illness, I’ve done my best to care for her, just as she’s always cared for others. She used to say, “Let’s do good, together”—and that’s exactly what this is about. This record attempt is dedicated to her.

From June 5-7 at the S.I.C.C. Festival in Sandy, Oregon, I’ll be carving live in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chainsaw carving. The finished piece—a 12-foot sculpture—will be auctioned, with proceeds split with Trajectory to help local youth build skills and careers in the Pacific Northwest forest industries. Auction details are still being finalized, but supporters will have a chance to own a piece of this journey and make a direct impact. Funds raised here will cover my event setup costs, so every hour I carve and every dollar donated goes further for the cause. I’ll be sharing the process in real time, recognizing supporters, and making sure everyone who joins in feels like part of something meaningful. If you choose to donate, you’re not just supporting an event—you’re helping turn effort into opportunity, and honoring a legacy of giving back. Let’s do good, together.