Welcome to my personal campaign fundraising page!

What I'm Doing:

On March 4th, 2014, I will set out on a walk across Japan. I will walk from Cape Sata to Cape Soya, a little over 2,000 miles. From there, the dream gets A LOT bigger. After I complete my trek across Japan, I will set off to New Zealand and walk the Te Araroa trail, New Zealand's first cross country trail, another 2,000 miles. THEN for the next 3-4 years I will continue to travel the world east to west, until I have achieved a complete trek around the world! That's right everyone, I am going to walk across the entire world! And for good reason too!

All donations that I collect on my walk across the world will go to the Walk from Obesity foundation.

About:

The Walk from Obesity is the largest national fundraising event that raises money for research, education, prevention, treatment and advocacy in obesity. This event is a joint effort between the OAC and the ASMBS Foundation.


The Walk from Obesity is the only event that brings together those who are directly affected by obesity and is key to raising funds and drawing attention to obesity and the need for treatment and prevention efforts.

My Mission:

Obesity had always been the hardest struggle for me growing up. I used to weigh 320lbs at over 40% body fat. I know what it feels like to feel completely helpless in reaching my weight loss goals. I know what it feels like to always feel unhappy with my own physical appearance, and always feeling self conscious around others. I know what it feels like to struggle with health problems from being morbidly obese, and to make your family worry for your sake. I know what it feels like because I was there. And I fought that hard battle to lose 140lbs. Now I want to help you. Therefore, I am now making it my personal mission to help anyone that is still struggling to fight those hard fought battles with weight loss, and to try to inspire them to get up and go after their dreams and aspirations. You are not alone in this fight. So join me in my efforts and let's journey across the world and conquer obesity one step at a time!


I ask that you support my personal campaign by giving a tax-deductible gift that will help the ASMBS Foundation and the Obesity Action Coalition fund research, education and advocacy efforts to help fight obesity and the problems that those struggling with obesity face.

Thank you for your support!

Click the "Support Me!" button to make a donation today, and follow me in my adventures around the world!

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Click here to learn more about the ASMBS Foundation.

Click here to learn more about the Obesity Action Coalition.