Hello everybody, my name is GARY. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1978, I grew up in New York City, South Bronx to be specific.

I worked my way up through the corporate ladder to become an investment banker for Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and the Blackstone Group.

I used to work in the World Trade Center North Tower for Profit, Thatcher, and Wood.

Luckily, I left New York six months before 9/11 and moved to Las Vegas to change careers and became a graphic designer. and eventually a real estate agent.

I found a new peace in taking my dogs hiking.

I’m an avid roller skater. I love roller skating and I love flying kites.

Also, I love growing house plants.

Everything was going well until my life changed on February 8, 2025,

when I suffered a massive stroke, followed by a grand mal seizure where I remember fervently arguing with the Reaper. She was very tough. Yes, the Reaper is a female. Unfortunately, I was now paralyzed on my entire left side.

I’m grateful every day and struggling to start crawling to walk again.

Thank you all.