It was an obligation to find passions and go after things to fully experience life. He could have played it safe and picked an easy task, or activity, but Wayne Kissane decided to hike the Appalachian Trail.

Manassas, VA – December 11, 2014 – In 2011, I abandoned everything.  Wayne Kissane was 5 days from ending his life and he is only here because a supervisor, and another coworker, in his building sensed something was terribly wrong.

Looking back, he can now see that he ended his own life many years prior.  He chose nothingness over life.  Wayne was satisfied with just eating whatever tasted good, playing videogames, watching TV, and sleeping.  The acceptance of that life being “happy” or “normal” took him down the path of obesity, misery, depression, and nearly into the grave way too soon.  That life, and Wayne use the word loosely, was his “couch”.  The place he resided instead of actively being on the path of life finding true happiness through experiences: he calls it the “Trail”.

The website www.couch2trail.com is the extended version of his second chance at life.  It gives great insight into where he has come from since 2011 and what drives Wayde to continue.  He hopes it touches your heart as he exposes himself openly, and honestly, to help others get their second chance.

Wayne wanted to avoid asking for financial assistance, but doing the math, it will not be possible to begin this major milestone in my recovery without the generosity of others.  Simply put, it would be irresponsible for me to “up and go” without covering my bases at home for while I am on the trail.

Thank you for your consideration and feel free to follow my journey even without financial support.

All unused funds donated by everyone will go to Make A Wish……those kids do not get the second chance he was given and he believes they should at least get one last dream.

Wayne will also be chronicling this journey in a book.  100% of all profit will also go to Make a Wish.  This journey is not about “getting rich”.  Wayne is seeking the help to make it happen, nothing more.  He truly cannot do this without your help.

About Wayde Kissane

Wade was born in Australia in 1973. His father was in the US Navy and he met his mother over there. They got married and Wayde was brought into this world 11 months later. Since he was in a military family, we moved frequently. It is hard on a child because you literally move every 18-36 months. Each time you go through the same process.

Wayde has never been married although I was engaged. The engagement was broken off by her in February 2009. His history with her has no connection to my near tragedy in 2011. Wayne is just a regular guy who was given a second chance at life.

To learn more about Couch 2 Trail or to help Wayde’s campaign, please visit: www.gofundme.com

Contact

Wayde Kissane
Manassas, VA
www.couch2trail.com