Joe's Miracle Rescue: Rebuild His Life

Hello,

I have set up this fundraiser to benefit my son, Joseph Tessa. Joe has been a commercial fisherman for most of his adult life. He grew up with a fishing pole in his hand and feels at home on the open water.

On Wednesday, October 9th, Joe endured 17 grueling hours inside a Grizzly cooler in the Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Milton after the boat he was desperately trying to save became disabled and was overrun by the storm. Miraculously, he was rescued by the USCG the next day. Unfortunately, all of his possessions sunk to the bottom of the ocean along with the boat he captained. Our family is thankful that Joe survived this devasting ordeal.

Now, we want to help Joe get back on the water with the equipment he needs in a boat of his own. Safety is our top priority, as safety gear and a Grizzly cooler is what saved my son's life. Please help me to get Joe back on the water, doing what he loves.