<div>Hi, my name is Alex.
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<div>For the past years I have funded my own life, travels, sports and dreams by working in construction. I have always tried to pay my own way, work hard and make things happen by myself.
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<div>I have already started this journey. I left the Netherlands, travelled through Austria and made my way down to the south of Spain. The goal is to continue building my life around extreme sports, flying, travel, teaching and freedom.
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<div>But right now, I am stuck.
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<div>Because of financial pressure, camper problems and the deadlines ahead of me, I feel trapped. I can feel the pressure affecting my mental health more and more. And asking for help is very difficult for me because normally I try to solve everything myself.
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<div>Construction has helped me survive financially, but it has also taken a serious toll on my mental health. The rhythm, the pressure and the environment no longer feel healthy for me. I have been feeling burned out and depressed, and I know that going back into the same routine is not the way forward.
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<div>I need to choose a different direction.
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<div>That direction is flying, adventure, movement, teaching and freedom.
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<div>I am working towards a paragliding training in Italy. For me this is not just a trip. It is a serious step towards building a life around the things that actually make me feel alive: extreme sports, flying, travel, creating content and helping people become better and safer in the sports they love.
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<div>My biggest passion is extreme sports, especially kitesurfing.
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<div>I am an experienced kiter and instructor, and I love helping people with safety, theory, weather knowledge, technique and confidence. I have a lot of knowledge about kiting, wind, weather and teaching, and I want to use that to help others progress in a safer and better way.
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<div>I believe I can bring real value to the extreme sports world.
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<div>But at the moment, because of my mental state and financial pressure, I am struggling to get it off the ground. I need a few small wins to create momentum again and keep moving forward.
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<div>Right now I am in a race against time.
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<div>My camper needs to be repaired and made road legal and safe. I also need to make flying hours, travel through Portugal and continue towards Italy in time for the training.
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<div>I am starting this fundraiser because, for the first time, I cannot fully push through this step alone.
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<div>The money will be used for:
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<div>- necessary camper repairs
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<div>- road safety / inspection costs
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<div>- parts
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<div>- fuel
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<div>- flying hours
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<div>- the route through Portugal and towards Italy
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<div>- getting to the paragliding training on time
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<div>This is not about luxury travel.
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<div>This is about getting my camper safe, getting to my training and taking a real step away from a life that no longer feels healthy for me.
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<div>I am also looking for a sponsor or partner who believes in this journey and wants to help make this lifestyle possible. Someone who connects with extreme sports, adventure, vanlife, flying, mental health, freedom, teaching and honest storytelling.
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<div>In return, I want to document everything:
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<div>the van, the repairs, the stress, the flying, the road to Italy, the training and the real highs and lows of trying to build a different life.
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<div>Every donation helps.
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<div>Sharing this fundraiser also helps a lot.
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<div>And if you know a brand, company, garage, outdoor business, extreme sports school or person who might want to sponsor or support this journey, please send this to them.
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<div>Thank you for supporting this next chapter.
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<div>Voor mijn Nederlandse vrienden, familie en bekenden: ik vind het moeilijk om dit zo open te delen. Ik heb me vaak beter voorgedaan dan het eigenlijk ging, omdat ik normaal alles zelf probeer op te lossen. Maar deze stap betekent echt veel voor mij. Doneren, delen of iemand taggen die kan helpen betekent meer dan je denkt. ❤️
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<div>Alex
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Teodora Peyrova

Timo Scheffel

Alexander Klitzen

Jarno Postma

George Swart

Vic Jonkers

Road to Italy: Paragliding Training & Camper Rescue

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