Hi, my name is Dawn Vierra. I am posting this GoFundMe for my dear friend Stephen Bruno. Not only is he my friend, he also has been a life coach for me, especially at an emotionally challenging time for me as I cared for my ill mom, and one of my gifted reiki teachers, as well as an amazing healer.

Stephen is a Vietnam veteran, the story of his time in Vietnam is really unusual and fascinating. If you get a chance to read about it, you will be amazed. Theres also the encounter with a bear and cubs as a child, magical. He is a super talented wildlife photographer and teacher, as well as a gifted writer.

Stephen is going through a very challenging time right now health wise. All of us, as his family, friends, clients, students, customers and appreciators of Stephen, would like to give back to this very special man. His life motto of "unconditional compassion", which he lives as well as teaches, makes him very special to us. We want to help him through this challenging time with financial support.

At this point Stephen's condition is said to be critical by the medical establishment but so far they dont know quite how to help him. We hope that will change. We are supporting him with prayers, healing energy and with this GoFundMe.

So this particular GoFundMe is to help him to get to go to a getaway retreat that he went to last year for his birthday and he was hoping to go again this year, if he feels well enough. He had such a lovely time there. We also intend for this to help with his healing journey as he continues on the path with the drs. Stephen is an incredible healer. The drs are surprised he is still here with us. Those that know him are not surprised. Additionally, we are supporting him as well with prayers and healing energy.

Stephen is on Facebook and you can read about his medical journey there. You can also see his incredible wildlife photos. He has not only a keen eye but wonderful connections with all the subjects of his photos.

Please help us help him. He would never ask for help like this bit agreed to let us do this for him