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Hola!
My name is Chris Gould and I just graduated from Stetson University in Deland, Florida. Ever since I was young, I've had a passion for adventure and film. I love putting myself in bizarre situations, turning on a video camera, and seeing what happens. Since I just graduated from college, there seems like no better time to embark upon a life changing journey and document the entire experience on film.
After watching a movie called "The Way" with Martin Sheen, I knew I had found the life changing journey I was looking for. In this movie, Sheen walks the 500 mile trail, known as the Camino de Santiago, in memory of his deceased son. He meets scores of interesting people along the way and sees some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage that has been taken by millions of people for over 1000 years. The entire trail is 484 miles long and takes about 35 days to complete. This means that one must walk between 15 and 18 miles per day to complete the journey on time.
I’m going to make a documentary about my own pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago but I need your help to make it happen!
What I Need
The plane ticket to Spain will cost between $1000 and $1500 depending on how early I can get the flight booked.
Previous pilgrims have recommended bringing 1000 euros for room and board along the way. This converts to a little less than $1200.
The total cost (assuming the plane ticket will cost $1300) will be around $2500.
I’m currently washing windows in my neighborhood so I can buy the equipment I’ll need on my walk. This equipment includes: a high quality backpack ($100-$250), a lightweight sleeping bag ($50-$100), and high quality hiking boots ($100-$200). Any money above my goal of $2500 will go towards my gear and additional video equipment.
What You Get
Contributions of $1 will receive:
A Hi-Five. (if you don’t live in the Los Angeles area this will be a non-physical/spiritual Hi-Five).
Contributions of $5 will receive the previous perk and:
A personal thank you email.
Contributions of $10 will receive all previous perks and:
A digital HD download of the completed documentary.
Contributions of $25 will receive all previous perks and:
A DVD of the documentary sent to you in the mail.
Contributions of $50 will receive all previous perks and:
A Thank You at the end of the credits!
Contributions of $100 will receive all previous perks and:
A photograph of my fellow filmmaker and I at the beginning and end of the journey with a sign reading “Thank You For Your Support (your name).” This could be framed and put on a wall and would be a great conversation starter! Just imagine “oh yes, I sponsored a documentary made by these two young men. They actually walked 500 miles across Spain…” Think about how interesting you’d sound!
Contributions of $250 will receive all previous perks and:
Credit as a Producer at the beginning of the film!
The Impact
In addition to making this documentary, I’ll be walking in honor of cancer warriors.
Georgia Xenakis - My grandmother who battled cancer for many years and was an inspiration to my life.
Ann Wozniak - Michael Wozniak's mother who has battle cancer several times and came out on top by utilizing a sugar free diet. For more information on how this diet helped her beat cancer please email Michael Wozniak at: TheWoz20@gmail.com
Regina Pulsifer - A close family friend, cancer survivor and amazing mother who has been super kind to me and all of my friends since we were little.
Michael Gould - My uncle who tragically passed away at age 19
Toni Hodgdon
Theodore Georgakopoulos
Carmen Salazar
If anyone would like to have us walk in honor of a loved one or anyone who has overcome adversity, please email me!
Other Ways You Can Help
If you can’t contribute financially, please post the link to this page on your Facebook and tweet about it!
I have a HD camera but I could really use a better one and a GoPro camera as well. If anyone is willing to lend these materials to me I'd really appreciate it!
Contact Information
Phone: 813-778-2784
Email: chrisgould.jr@gmail.com
