26/11/2014
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I guess you can call this my Thanksgiving novelā¦ā¦
People ask me why I am intrested in philanthropy and wanting to give the second half of my life to others.
Itās not too complicated. Iāve lived a very fulfilling and exciting and gratifying life. Though I never made any millions to speak of, I did get to live like a millionaire as a yacht and sportfishing captain. I lived the dream in an industry that to me is the greatest industry in the worldā¦marine. There isnāt anything I donāt love about the water and boats. Iāve worked all areas of the industry from an advisor, helping start what is now the worldās richest tournament, marine fuel dock, to marina and boat design, scuba, fishing, owning boats, being a captain and even boat transport, there isnāt much that I havenāt done. Itās been a memorable life and the second half now is the time for me to take a stand to help others.
During my life I have also helped with charities and just done things simply because people needed help. Some of you might remember my big truck and trailer that I drove up and down the Baja where I with the help of my family distributed goods to remote villages, orphanages and old folks home. I also drove for relief efforts when disaster hit the Baja Peninsula. Everything I have done has been personally rewarding and only enhanced my life.
I have experienced the good and bad in life. Iāve always worked hard and made a good living yet I have also experienced poverty and homelessness. You can say that I have been on both sides of the fence in life. There must have been a lesson for me to learn and maybe God wanted me to open my eyes so that I could find a new path in life. After all, if I died today, I could say that Iāve fulfilled my every dreamā¦.almost. This brings me to my crusade āBisbeeās Sportfishing for Causes and Curesā.
I had the privilege of being a professional truck driver for a couple years. I ran all over the USA and Canada more than a few times. During my travels, I saw so much beauty and met so many wonderful people. Itās a lot of fun to travel through small towns and meet new people. I hauled a lot of nice boats and trailers and you know what, I never had a single problem or met anyone I didnāt like. I spent nights in my truck parked on a road side, in Wal-Mart parking lots, truck stops and rest areas and people were always friendly. During my travels I also experienced our fellow Americans struggling and trying to survive. Towns whose factories shut down have left people struggling to make ends meet. Iāve never seen so many yard sales in my life. People selling anything they have daily so that they could keep a roof over their head and provide for their families. There were those during my travels who were living in their cars and looking for work. When you get outside of the big cities, life is different and people are different. When was the last time you saw kids playing in the street or a family sitting down to dinner at homeā¦or people saying grace? When was the last time a young person spoke to an elder with respect? I was so impressed to see that good old fashioned values still exist. I was impressed to see people helping others. Itās something to think aboutā¦.
Iām curious about how many people have even read this far. People are in such a hurry and so many are focused on themselves. Well let me ask youā¦.what are you in a hurry for? How do you really feel when youāre only focused on yourself? Do you even think about others that are suffering from illnesses or misfortune? Do you care? Some do care and help as for othersā¦ā¦well I hope in the end that your life was worth it.
Personally, I could do things that are so much easier than this crusade of mine. Butā¦I am a hard headed Bisbee that fights for what I believe in. There are 1.5 million non profits in our country alone. That is a whole lot of confusion for anybody! There are those truly trying to do good things and there are those simply spending your heartfelt donations on a luxurious lifestyle and giving very little to the true cause.
So why help my cause? Well, all I can do is tell you a bit about what I want to do and leave the discussion up to you.
Many of you know me and those who do, know that I am a man of my word, honest and dedicated to anything I do as well as work hard. For those who only know my family name Bisbee, youāve seen or maybe even participated in the Bisbee tournaments. There is lots of media exposure and people from around the world who follow the events or participate. Cabo San Lucas is one of the top tourist destinations drawing anglers from around the world. This is the perfect location for my crusade.
Bisbeeās Sportfishing for Causes and Cures will raise money through chartering and fishing tournaments for charity. I have an impressive client list of high caliber people who have fished with me in the past and are ready to fish some more as well as the draw from Bisbee spectators from around the world. Not only will part of the charter be donated, but while the guests are on board I will be able to discuss and solicit donations and support as well. As for the tournaments, I want to see the big checks go to charity and fish with survivors. Veterans and people who have a wish to fulfill. Some of my clients are celebrities so yes, maybe a celebrity for charity or cause entry.
As for whom I wish to help: I want to help people that are fighting illnesses who canāt do it alone. Work with our veteran heroās, the good folks at Make A Wish, Feed America as well as people in the towns across America that are in trouble. There are inventors out there with machines and equipment that can help improve peopleās way of life. For example, I have a video with Cabo Carolina who has Cerebral Palsy. They said Carolina would never walk and yet her father Marco invented the Mobilizer. A machine that has made the doctors regret their words. She can walk now because of the Mobilizer. I have also seen this machine work for my father who has neuropathy. Just one example, but here is an inventor who only wants to see this machine manufactured to help people all over the world. There are also people working on cures. Iām personally tired of losing loved ones and want to see cures become reality. I know they exist and I want to find the creator before they get paid off to not release it. There are crusades that are worth participating in and Iām not talking about extremist crusades. Iām talking about those that are run by sensible people who have the real facts and research. There are also charities in Baja that need help. Those are just my thoughts, but what about yours? What or who would you like to help or see accomplished?
I need a boat to do this folks and there are a couple of gentlemen interested in donating. I can only hope and pray that they will join me. I do have a campaign going on Indigogo where I am also trying to raise the funds necessary to purchase a sportfisher. I am doing everything I can and could use your help and support. Please take a look if you have a moment. If you like what youāve read and can help, I would truly appreciate it. Just copy and paste the following link: http://igg.me/at/captbob/x/8454558 I am also looking for sponsors. There is a lot of media exposure that can benefit your company if desired. If youāre a philanthropist who would like to help, please get in touch with me and letās discuss this.
Thatās it folks. I want to wish everyone a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! Be safe, give thanks, be warm to others and help a stranger that may need a hand. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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