Ive been working construction since nine years old. I used to wake up at 4am walk across town and walk my boss' dogs then walk to school. I would make sure my homework was done before school let out then walk back across town to walk my boss' dogs again.

After i was done there would be a note with an address and a list of tasks to complete. Id walk to the jobsite go in with a sledge hammer break everything on the list, then clean up the mess. I did this for six months then id stay after my job was completed a watch guys fix everything i demoed. I didn't get paid and Id ask a million questions but id get materials and tools for these guys for free so they let me rock.

I put my first bathroom in by myself at 10yrs old (sink, tub, toilet, tile, romex, and plumbing). Ive been doing it ever since. Im almost forty now and can build a house ground up and tear apart an engine and transmission and put them back together. But most days i have a hard tying my boots. Ive been so hard on my body some nights i scream in pain.

Right now i have a torn rotator cuff and tennis elbow in my right arm two herniated dicks in my back, a bum hip, and almost no feeling in my hands. Coupled with rheumatoid arthritis in every joint in my body.

Im looking for funding to start a new career. I found a great job but need funds for certification, insurance, and funds to survive while i get certification. Anything helps and i appreciate you for even reading my story. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!