I want to provide a path for individuals dealing with trauma, depression, PTSD and vaccine injuries into the healing environment of Cold Bay, Alaska. This will require expert advice, specialized care and fund raising in order to help those most in need to take advantage of this caring environment I’ve found for myself in remote Alaska.

I’ve done this alone for the last twenty-five years and without funding. Medical insurance or Disability status does not cover the costs of this type of care. I have had friends that give me a place to stay, a vehicle to drive and their love while I’m in Cold Bay. Because of my unique Alaska attachment and experiences, I’ve been blessed by my personal efforts to heal from prolonged depression and the trauma of PTSD. Every trip I’ve made to this magical place that I know well I’ve returned renewed with a spirit of hope and optimism that sustains my perseverance and struggle with my illness for many months at a time. I have found peace in my struggles and challenges, forgiveness in my heart, hope and love. And when I faulter between my trips to Cold Bay I need only focus on my last stay to regain perspective and to keep moving forward one day at a time.

I just seem to deal with the challenges of depression, its’ stigmata, and all the ups and downs associated with its relentless march through my life better after spending time in the solitude surrounded by the beauty of Cold Bay, Alaska. I am mentally able to sort things out here, regain perspective which is often a casualty of the demands of daily trauma. I am well cared for and have medical support you need not worry there. Alone that has not been enough. The rawness of nature in remote Alaska has been an amazing medicine. “A medical necessity” in my opinion. I cannot imagine surviving without it. Answering the call from Nature and its boundless beauty is medicine you can feel surrounding you, touch, breath and see. It’s more than just taking a walk or being in the outdoors and getting some sun.

Without this special healing place, my family and my friends I would have been totally defeated by depression and PTSD. Hope is a powerful weapon that fuels my perseverance through the toughest times of my mental illness. I want to share this hope, I need to share and document this tangible hope with as many travelers along my path that deal with depression, complexities of PTSD and vaccine injuries who can benefit from true solitude in Nature, inspiration and expert care for them to find hope and healing that they may also persevere. This is also my prayer for hope, love, peace and perseverance.

I’ve been on this beach a long time. Stranded at times. Standing at times. It takes a little compassion and the belief that every individual matters. Your efforts no matter how small count.

I believe in the message of the (Starfish Story.)

The Starfish Story-Original

BY

Loren Eisley

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “what are you doing?” The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll all die.” “Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach AND HUNDRERDS OF STARFISH? You can’t make a difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man…” I made a difference for that one.”

Please join me in my GoFundMe effort to make a difference to that ONE.

What I bring to the table?

Perseverance. I will not yield on this field of Trauma, Depression, PTSD, or Vaccine Injury. I may stumble from time to time, I’ve been knocked down and rolled over a few times but I will not yield. I am very stubborn that way. This GoFundMe effort is recognition that I cannot do this alone though I’ve tried.

Professional and Leadership Experience, National Weather Service (NWS) Career, Private Pilot in Alaska, EMT 1 State of Alaska, Volunteer Fireman-Cold Bay and Kodiak, Coast guard Captains licensee, fishing and hunting guide Izembek National Wildlife Refuge (Cold Bay), Kenai River Fishing Guide, Explorer. White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Drift Boats and much more. Before I was wiped off the face the earth by the ugliness of depression and circumstance, I was aspirational for some.

My aspiration includes Peace, Hope, Love everyone as an Individual with their struggles, hopes and dreams in tow. No one should ever fight their trauma alone, have the fear or stigmata of discovery, or languish in silence. Let's open or make entirely new doors for those who need a hand, a kind word and recognition so they “do not go quietly into that good night” without the love they all deserve. Compassion. Compassion. Compassion.

My wife and I have put together a website for a small business and an online store to help support my GoFundMe goal of $250, 000. L2KAlaska.com. Since 1983 I’ve taken photos of remote Alaska and I’m ready to sell them for my cause.

When I travel to my safe place of healing without judgement. I renew my hope and perseverance over depression. I take pictures of Nature in solitude, I dream, I write, I reason, I forgive, I visit old friends, and I pray. Above all I heal just a little each day. I want to share this with others.

I have been documenting and writing about my journey with depression over the last twenty-five years. For all those who donate to my GoFundMe effort I’ll send them a PDF of my first draft of this documentation NLT December 1, 2025. As part of this GoFundMe effort, I will publish this draft as a book. My challenges, my past, my illness, my doctors, my medications, my successes. I am endeavoring to give an open account for the benefit of all those who have fallen prey to medical and organizational tyranny. Forgiveness is in my heart, but accountability is in my soul. Once you read my account you will understand the horror of not being seen or heard. Of being the “Good Patient.” Let’s make it a good ending for all.

Thank you

Sincerely

Lee Kelley