After years of being wrongfully detained, I have finally come home to rebuild a life that was taken from me. Starting from zero hasn't been easy, but I am driven by the love and responsibility I carry for my family and my community. Here is what your support will help me achieve: Family & Stability: I am dedicated to caring for my ailing mother and building a future with the love of my life, Syndi Vo. Syndi stood by me every second I was behind bars and has been my rock since the moment I was released. We are working toward the security of a reliable car and our first home. Entrepreneurship: I am launching my own business to create a foundation of financial independence and provide for my family. Giving Back: My ultimate goal is to establish my own foundation. Having faced the immense hurdles of reentry firsthand, I want to provide a roadmap and support system for others who have been wrongfully detained so they don't have to navigate these difficulties alone. Every contribution helps me turn this second chance into a legacy of service and justice. Thank you for being part of my journey.Mark is an American who was wrongfully detained in China according to the UN WGAD, the 118th Congress,

H RES 90 and the Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. The State Dept, TX Sen Ted Cruz, Actor Mel Gibson, NewsNation and many more on his side, after 12 yrs and 2 death penalties, he came home to TX in 2024. He was suffering from malnutrition, injuries,mental and physical pain after sleeping on concrete 10 of 12 yrs. He came off the plane and was whisked away to Brooks Army Base Hospital for two weeks. The worst part was coming home to discover he had lost his house, his car, his career, savings, medical ins, documents, clothing after losing 100lbs. He lost his beloved dogs while away, some good friends…What is sad, there are no provisions, no restitution, no help provided by the USG, China or foundations. Mark is taking care of his 75 yrs old disabled mom in an apt in an undesirable area and longs for a house that is his home for his mom and him, a car to get to Dr apts and to be able to get work. Please donate so he can put this nightmare behind him and share to everybody. In this giving season, he is a Patriot, never denounced his country, never bowed down, never confessed to trumped up false charges, he will tell the world his story, people must know his resilience, his strength and courage thru the best yrs of his life that was taken from him. This is not a pity party, he wants to speak at functions to raise awareness of how our freedoms must be protected and defended, how his defiance as depicted in his 5000 pieces of art while in prison told his story and kept him going thru sickness, injuries, freezing cold and intense heat and stress made him stronger. Please share to any venues and people that will help! Because now, he has been forgotten but HE hasn’t forgotten what he lost..God bless you.. Mark’s mom .. Katherine Swidan.