Hey everyone,

A while back, I found myself homeless and facing an uncertain future. With nowhere else to turn, I made a bold decision to move to Thailand with what money I had left, as trying to survive in the UK was turning out to be a very negative experience. It wasn’t easy, and it certainly wasn’t planned, but it was a chance to turn a negative event into a positive one and start fresh and follow a dream I’ve always had. I’m now about to spend what I have left and start training to become a Divemaster on the beautiful island of Koh Tao, in the hope that it pays off and I can end up surviving longer, teaching and working out here. If not then I would have had an amazing 2 months experience but will have to catch a plane back and figure out where to live once again. Every day feels like a step toward something amazing but is also a bit of a gamble, but I have a good feeling about it ✨️.

This journey has already been life-changing, but it’s also been a bit of a crazy off the cuff idea. However, one that I truly believe could change my life, but only if I can keep going. This is where I need your help to make it happen.

Why I Need Your Support:

The Divemaster course includes 2 months of accommodation which is all paid for with the money I had left, but I need to cover the cost of living, food, and transport after that if I want to stand a chance at starting this new chapter. This will also help keep me afloat whilst I look for internships/jobs, find bars to play gigs in, try to save enough to afford to stay out here and turn this crazy idea into a reality.

With enough support, I can even take it a step further—by reaching my main goal of £6,000, I’ll then be able to complete the final part of the course and become a fully certified PADI instructor. (This includes course and exam fees, equipment, accommodation, food, water expenses and some gear to last the extra 5 months) Allowing me to have a second chance to do what I love the most, be in nature, teach, learn new skills, help people from all walks of life and even share it with you all!

It isn’t just about me surviving. With your help it's my one chance now I'm here, to change my life potentially forever. To show that even in the toughest times when things kick you down, taking risks, believing in yourself, the universe, following your dreams and having people believing in you can help you achieve anything.

How You Can Help:

Every contribution, no matter how small, will help me stay on track with:

✅ Living expenses after the course ends—so I can continue diving and training

✅ Gear, certifications, and transport for the final part of my journey

✅ If I reach the £6,000 which is the final goal, I’ll be able to become a PADI instructor and start a new chapter of my life, teaching and traveling as a diving instructor. Even if I don't reach the target, every penny helps me to stay out here for an extra day whilst I apply to every job available once I pass or even help me survive a little while if I end up having to go back.

But this journey isn’t just for me alone, I really want to be an inspiration to others who feel like they’ve lost it all. I want to show that with a strong heart and believing in others, amazing companies like GoFundMe and by building strong communities, anything is possible when you feel like you have nothing.

I’ll be blogging, vlogging, and streaming the whole process, sharing everything I learn along the way. I’ll also be doing live streams on platforms for anyone who wants to connect with me, ask questions, listen to some live music from myself or simply talk about how they can chase their own dreams.

If you can’t donate, sharing this page in your story or on your other social platforms would mean the absolute world to me! Feel free to also share my TikTok and Twitch so people can join me live and watch our progress! Your belief in me is the difference between surviving and truly living my dream and helping others for a long time to come!

Thank you so much for your support,

Sam