Hello. I'm a 49 year old former Marine and Police Officer. I've survived multiple near death experiences trying to help others and never asked for a single handout. My views in life have changed drastically over the years and my main priorities are supporting my family and living my best life. I am asking for help in order to do that. My family deserves it. One of my gifts to myself however is to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro. I have always enjoyed a challenge especially when it includes connecting with nature in all of its beauty. Work hard play hard. The quote I live by is from Henry Ford. Whether you believe that you can or cannot you're right.