I am a Naval Veteran who started D'z B'z, Inc. in 2020. When Hurricane Helene hit in 2024, it devastated my family and business. We lost our home, vehicles, all our bee hives, and honey—everything we had worked so hard to build. The loss of my products and property resulted in a total loss of my assets and left us homeless. Thanks to support from the VA, I was able to get my family back into a reliable position, but I do not have the funds required to rebuild D'z B'z.

The funds raised will go towards licensing, insurance, permits, bookkeeping, new hives, bees, a new vehicle, and market supplies such as tents, signs, fees, and other related market expenses. I also hope to use funds for payroll, marketing, and advertisement, and to build international relations. If there is any left over, I would like to have a University confirm I have made a new molecule, and conduct clinical research trials for the effectiveness of our products in regards to headaches, IBS, Crohn's & Lupus, and a topical broad spectrum antibiotic for FDA approval.

It is extremely difficult for me to ask for help, as I believe in getting work done and achieving results with my own effort. When I started D'z B'z, Inc., I emptied my retirement, savings, and took loans to get the initial startup going. Until Helene hit, I built the business through local farmer's markets and direct to consumer sales, relying on the product's effectiveness and amazing flavor to build a strong repeat customer base. We have customers who have relied on our products for years, and I don't want to see anyone suffer when I can help. I do not think I can get this going again on my own, so I am requesting help from whomever may be willing to assist me.