One of my passion's is helping people. I work for a non-profit organization called Fit To Recover. It is a sober gym that helps people who suffer from drug and alcohol use. When my friend told me he would be opening this gym, I asked him if I could build a bouldering wall and teach climbing classes. He smiled and said, "If you can raise the money and complete the project, then yes you have my support." Little did we both know, a year later it would be built. In 2014, I spent the entire year raising money and reaching out finding sponsor's for my rock wall project. I created a you tube video and sent it to the CEO of PETZL and Momentum Climbing Gym.
I raised $18,000 and had my bouldering wall engineered in 2015. PETZL and Momentum climbing gym were huge sponsors. I have learned a valuable lesson during this project, Anything is possible is you set your mind to it. I now teach a bouldering class every Thursday, at the gym. I love sharing my passion for climbing with others, and hope to inspire others as well.