We wanted to keep a video diary of our journey, wherever it led. The diary was meant for us and for friends and family to see what we’re up to. The plan was never to monetize the YouTube channel. We love music and wanted free rein without commercials. Well, YouTube had plans of their own. They put commercials on our site anyway. How dare they! If someone is going to profit from our video diary, it might as well be us. Then we can decide what to do with the money.
So, we devised a plan. “Let’s monetize the channel and donate the money.” And that’s what we did.
The first dollars went for school supplies for the Black Point Primary School in the Exumas. Those kids are awesome, so friendly to everyone. We felt for them since it’s so hard for them to get school supplies. In November 2021 we got ahold of the principal who emailed us her wish list. We were able to buy everything on it, stock the boat, and we delivered paper, pencils, notebooks, etc. to the school on Christmas Eve. When we met the children a few months later, they were adorable and totally appreciative. We love those kids.
Then, dollars went to The Impossible Dream, an adaptive sailing catamaran built for people in wheelchairs and with other disabilities. This organization does such wonderful things for people, that we wanted to make our giving ongoing. At least for now. Here’s how you can help.
Visit www.theimpossibledream.org, donate $40 or more, and type “Wind Therapy” in the comments box on the donation form. They will forward us your contact information when they get the donation, and we’ll contact you for your shirt size and shipping information. Then we’ll send you a Wind Therapy SPF long-sleeve shirt!
Thank you for considering this organization. Let’s help keep The Impossible Dream afloat!