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My name is Greg and I have a dream. A dream of moving to the big island of Hawaii, where I can start a new life with my wife, my dog, and my passion for nature and helping others.
I grew up in North Philadelphia, a tough neighborhood where violence, poverty, and drugs were common. I saw many of my friends and family fall victim to the streets, either ending up in jail, addicted, or dead. I knew I had to get out of there, or I would end up like them.
I worked hard in school, and I learned a valuable skill: construction. I loved building things, creating something out of nothing, making something beautiful and useful. I got a job as a carpenter, and I saved up every penny I could. I also met the love of my life, Kea, a restaurant manager that shared my vision of a better future. In a place more conducive to longevity and peace.
We always dreamed of moving to Hawaii, ever since we saved up enough to visit in 2017. We were drawn-in by the culture, its nature, and the friendships that continue today. We wanted to experience its beauty, its diversity, its aloha spirit. We wanted to contribute to its community, to use our skills and talents to make a difference. We wanted to live in paradise.
But moving to Hawaii is not easy. It is expensive, it is far, it is risky. We need money for the flight, for the shipping, for the rent, for the food, for the utilities, for the emergencies. We need money to start over, to build a new home, to find a new job, to make new friends. We need money to make our dream come true.
That is why we are asking for your help. We are not asking for much, just enough to cover the basics. We are not asking for charity, just for a chance. We are not asking for pity, just for support. We are asking for your generosity, your kindness, your compassion.
We are asking for your donation.
Any amount, big or small, will make a huge difference for us. It will bring us closer to our goal, to our dream, to our destiny. It will show us that you care, that you believe, that you trust the spirit of humanity. It will inspire us, motivate us, encourage us to continue with a purpose and be a positive addition to the world.
It will change our lives.
Please, help us make our dream come true. Please, help us move to Hawaii. Please, donate today.
Thank you for reading our story. Thank you for considering our request. Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Mahalo and aloha.
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