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SHEPHERDING
"The seaman tells stories of winds,
the shepherd his sheep."
~ Laurence J. Peter
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Chasing Bubbles FoundatioN
Empowering kids around the world to chase their dreams.
Alex Chased His Dreams
In 2008, a farm boy from Indiana named Alex Rust quit his lucrative job at The Chicago Board of Trade and drove to Florida to chase a dream. He traded his old minivan for a small sailboat and taught himself to sail with a 'Sailing For Dummies' book. Alex soon set sail from Florida with a few friends headed towards the Bahamas… and never looked back.
What followed was a four-year adventure that took Alex to the farthest corners of the globe where he discovered, among many other things, that the beauty of humanity transcends wealth, language, and location. The documentary, “Chasing Bubbles”, showcases footage from Alex’s adventures and sheds light on his personal journey to turn his grand adventures into something even bigger. Tragically, while exploring ways to do so in India, Alex’s journey was cut short.
Let's Help Others Chase Their Dreams
Led by the spirit of Captain Alex, the Chasing Bubbles Foundation has set out to promote a cycle of inspiration that empowers kids across the globe to chase their dreams. Those who dare to challenge the status quo are connected with dreamers around the world in need of support. Chasing Bubbles Foundation is currently working with Kohima Jesuits to complete Alex's final dream: to support the educational journey of high-potential students in rural Northeast India.
“Bubbles is more than just a boat, Bubbles is an idea, a journey. And just as bubbles float through the air with that magical shine that captivates a small child, so did this trip unlock the magic and small child in each of us. Float on, Bubbles…float on.” ~Alex Rust on his last Captain’s blog
