Help Us Tell Matt's Story: A Pilgrimage Across Oceans

After 29 years of silence, our brother Matt, a retired detective, devoted father, mental advocate, and fiercely loyal friend, finally confronted the priest who abused him in his youth.

What happened next is uncommon. Instead of seeking revenge or even avoidance, Matt offered him forgiveness. And that moment of grace, which he documented for others who may be facing their own challenging situations, sparked the most courageous decision I've ever witnessed.

Matt came into our lives through family, but he quickly became family.

Anyone who knows Matt knows he gives selflessly and passionately to others. He's a great father, a top-tier friend, and the kind of person who shows up when you need him most.

Through the Special Forces Experience, Matt became a respected and admired member of our cadre. He's someone we all look up to for his quiet strength and unwavering integrity.

But now, our brother needs your help.

Matt has decided to embark on an epic 3,000-mile pilgrimage from Canada to the Vatican. He'll be sailing 22-27 days across the Atlantic, then walking ancient pilgrim paths through his ancestral home of Ireland to the Vatican in Rome.

Matt's story represents millions of people who feel spiritually homeless as institutions crumble around us. His courage to seek healing outside broken systems offers hope to anyone who's lost faith but still seeks meaning.

Why We're Asking for Your Help:

Our documentary crew needs $50K CAD to fund Matt's pilgrimage and follow his transformative journey from Canada, across the big ocean and through Europe.

Every dollar goes directly to:

Everything Matt needs to undertake on this pilgrimage

Atlantic crossing (22 days at sea)

Following Matt through Ireland's ancient pilgrim paths

His arrival in Rome and return to Canada

Professional pre, production, post, and delivery to share his story with the world

This Film Could Change Lives:

Just like Matt has impacted everyone in our family, Special Forces community, and his own mens' group, his story has the power to help trauma survivors, people questioning their faith, and anyone seeking their own path to healing.

Matt has spent his life giving to others. Will you help us give back to him?

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps tell the story of one human's courage to transform pain into purpose.