UPDATE: Extended to 2/1!

Imagine planning and saving for an unforgettable 40-year wedding anniversary trip in Turks and Caicos.

Now imagine this photo is the last one your children take of you before you face twelve years in prison.

Our friend Mike doesn't have to imagine this - he's lived it!

A 72-year-old teacher, Mike was detained in Turks and Caicos and faced TWELVE YEARS for 9mm rounds that were missed by his family, TSA, and Turks and Caicos officials as he entered the country. It didn't matter that he was there for his 40th wedding anniversary, that he didn't have a firearm, that the ammunition was in a deep crevice and likely had been there for some time, that he had just beat cancer, or that he was supposed to be returning to Texas for additional treatment.

All that mattered was making an example of him and reminding others that Turks and Caicos customs officials don't take well to Americans with an errant round of ammunition in checked luggage.

With the help of SigForum members and a diplomatic intervention from the US State Department, Mike was able to secure a release from Turks and Caicos police officials -- to the tune of more than USD$50,000.00 in legal fees and fines.

WE HELPED MIKE GET OUT OF TURKS AND CAICOS - AND YOU CAN DO TWO THINGS TODAY TO HELP HIM:

1. Consider a contribution of any amount and post a message. Knowing you have friends and don't have to fight alone is a huge boost!

2. Use the social media tools above to share Mike's story and encourage others to support his defense!

UPDATE:

So far, we've raised almost $15,000.00 towards Mike's legal defense -- that's a huge outpouring of support from the SigForum family!!

We're projected to reach our $50,000.00 goal with your continued support and social media efforts.

THANK YOU!!