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Overview

  • 8 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 44, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • 13,000+ mile journey for Veterans
  • The Ohio State University
  • From Columbus, OH, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

I'm currently on a 13,000+ mile journey all the way around the continental US to raise awareness for Veterans issues. My goal is to hit all 4 corners. I have already walked across America twice for about 5,000 miles and hit two of the four corners. I am now on a bicycle for another 9,000 or so.

ABOUT ME

I am a man who has been able to embark on an amazing journey around America for Veterans. I feel honored that I am able to do this for them as I am a Veteran myself. On average 20 of our brothers and sisters lose the battle to PTSD every day. This journey has already saved and improved many lives including my own. I have the support of my family and they know I will not return home until this is finished. This means I will miss out on the special days with them as I am on this alone. I would love to stay with you for a short while and share my stories and experience not only with my journey but my many years on here and meeting amazing humans. You can imagine it is sometimes hard to find a safe place to sleep in a city. Thank you and I look forward to meeting you! You can also look up the main page of the hike on Facebook. Just do a search there for 4cornershike (all one word)

PHILOSOPHY

We are ALL works in progress.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed and hosted many people over the years. Every single person I have met through here has been an inspiration. The stories of each one of you is a true treasure. I absolutely love it.

Interests

Up for anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I think these things are better discussed face to face to make for great conversations!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Many many stories ranging from meeting celebrities, someone tries to kidnap me, heat stroke, shower with a rattlesnake, got hit by a car while I was on my bicycle, shooting a tank, and so many more!

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