Daniel’s Bridge: Help Daniel attend Belmont Univ.

ln December of his senior year in high school in Burbank, CA, Daniel lost his older brother and only sibling, Frank, to a drug overdose. It was a world shattering event for him and his mom, Jennifer who is a single parent (and for Daniel’s father, who is still in his life). After Frank’s death a small group of us who are clean & sober were looking for a way to help and be of service. We partnered with a non profit organization and tried to crowdfund the college tuition to Belmont University in Nashville TN, where Daniel had already been accepted. He’s a musician, and a sweet, bright young guy. Thanks to the kindness of some incredible strangers and the generosity of some friends who blew our minds, we were able to raise more than $40,000 for Daniel’s college expenses.

Daniel took a gap year in the wake of his brother’s death. He and Frank were close, and Daniel needed time, so we held off on more fundraising. Well, Daniel is officially in Nashville, beginning is college experience at Belmont University! It never would have happened without the kindness of the groups mentioned above. We estimate that another $50k will enable Daniel to complete his undergraduate degree. In this round of fundraising we are setting the goal at $25k.

Every penny of these funds goes directly to Daniel’s tuition and college expenses…books, food while on campus, etc. Those of us raising the funds hold the account and write the checks from it as needed. We feel honored, humbled and profoundly grateful to those who contribute.  We know these are extremely difficult times.