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NOT SURE WHY IT WON'T LET ME CHANGE MY NAME TO ENGLISH
My name is Brandon. I'm a 37 year old male from Michigan on disability.
I have had a very crazy life. From raising kids that turned out to not be mine, to fighting cancer and beyond. I am finally at a point where not only I CAN dedicate my entire life to one thing, but I NEED to start making some moves and make the right ones, sooner than later. My entire life I have never been happier than when I am in the water.

My goal is to become certified as a SCUBA diver and then build up my own rig so I can become an instructor and work for, and with the good folks at the dive shop, so that I may learn and gain the hands on experience needed in the field; learn the industry and the guys at the shop are happy to give me a chance once I pass the classes.
I would eventually like to start my own underwater recovery business and one of the instructors said he would help me get into that which means I would finally get off disability, and have the ability to pursue a fulfilling and exciting career, even if I don't make a lot of money doing it - it would certainly be a labor of love.

I am trying to get into class ASAP which runs $475-$700 dollars. All the equipment for my own rig is what I will need the most help with to buy as it gets VERY expensive. I am to understand and was told by the shop that I would be all set for between $3,500-$5,000 Good news though is that well made equipment can last 30 years so it will be money well spent!

I can't possibly explain how grateful I would be to ANY one for donating ANY amount at all. I'd be more than happy to publish receipts of any and all transactions and/or purchases made with your contributions as well as post pictures of my progress through training and any dives afterwards. Furthermore, anyone who donates I would be happy to do a free recovery dive for once I get my cert. Really this is what I should have been doing my entire life.
I have chased so many dreams and done and seen so many things but I have NEVER found the peace and calm that I have found snorkeling and just being under the water.
I don't like asking for help, but the faster I can accomplish this goal, the faster I can finally start living a life worth living.

Again, I can't thank you or praise you enough for helping me realize a life long dream. You're all rockstars :)

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Брант Ярый Милитарис
Organizer
Sand Lake, MI

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