Hello, my name is Andy and I’m asking for your help. I am a veteran who’s spent 20 years in the bar & restaurant industry. I have reached massive burnout. I really just wanted to end it all, but decided to try one last thing to see if I can find something in this world to live for. Since I’m officially homeless as of tomorrow, that’s when my journey begins…

I will be be hiking from St. Louis to California via the American Discovery Trail. I spent my last funds on food and water to try and make the first leg of my journey to my childhood home in western MO. I will be spending a week there while gathering funds and gear to make this journey, while documenting and sharing my journey with those who want witness. I’m counting on kindness and donations to make it. I either reach the ocean, or die trying.