
Help SHYFTER Create a Stable Home for His Daughters
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Dear family, it’s SHYFTER.
This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but I’m at a crossroads, and I have to be real about where I’m at.
After years of pouring my heart into healing, building community, creating content that saves lives, and being the best single father I can be, I’m facing a situation that I simply cannot navigate alone anymore.
Right now, I’m without a stable place to live. My current temporary space is no longer available as of May 1, which is less than 30 days away. I don’t have a car to consistently get to and from my daughters. All I have is my motorcycle, the one thing I held onto when I walked away from a decade long relationship that drained every part of me.
That bike isn’t just transportation, it’s the symbol of the SHYFTER Movement. It’s how I created Riding with Rose, the father-daughter content that has touched hearts around the world. It’s what helped me find purpose in my pain. It’s what allows me to provide for myself, Rose, and Ember. My 2 daughters.
Why This Moment Matters
In the past year and a half, this would be the 4th time I’ve had to move. Each move has chipped away at my energy, finances, and momentum... creating a life of constant change. Regardless of my circumstances, I’ve found a way to always show up for my daughters, for the community, and for this movement. I’ve done all of this without any nearby family, while still grieving the loss of my brother to whom lost his battle to mental health struggles a little over a year ago.
This pain has shaped my purpose, and motivated me to use my voice, my art, and my platform to bring light into the lives of others. Whether it’s the videos I post on social media, the classes I volunteer to teach at elementary schools, or the music I release… This movement is so much bigger than me. The SHYFTER MOVEMENT is here to create change. To inspire others to love themselves, while breaking free from limitations.
What You’re Supporting
This isn’t just about helping me out of a tight spot. It’s about helping secure a STABLE, nurturing home for my daughters, and preserving something much BIGGER than myself. I’m not asking for a handout. I’m asking for partnership in the next step of this mission, and I want to give something back as a thank you:
-EVERY DONOR: receives a heartfelt thank you email that comes with an exclusive downloadable phone wallpaper.
-$25 DONATIONS AND UP: receives a digital PDF download of 30 powerful SHYFTERMATION cards to keep you motivated. (phone wallpaper included)
-$100 DONATIONS AND UP: includes personalized thank-you video from me, straight to your inbox. (SHYFTERMATION cards, and phone wallpaper included)
Final Words
Please know this. I’m not just waiting for help to arrive… I have literally less than 30 days to figure this out. I’m working every single day around the clock. In front of the camera and behind the scenes, creating content, supporting others, showing up in my community, and doing everything I can to keep this movement alive. I’m committed to rebuilding, WITH OR WITHOUT THE BIKE, with or without comfort, but I believe in the power of community. I believe in the impact of what we’ve already created… together.
If my work has ever inspired you, grounded you, or reminded you of your worth, then I’m asking from the most humble and human part of me, to help me keep going.
If you can give, thank you. If you can share, thank you. If all you can offer is your prayer or encouragement, I welcome all forms of love right now. Let’s protect what matters. Let’s create something stable, beautiful, and safe...not just for me, but for my daughters, and for EVERY soul this movement touches.
With deep gratitude, and so much love.
– SHYFTER
Organizer

Donavan Matesky
Organizer
Burnsville, MN