Welcome!

Hey, my name is John. I am a programmer and musician living in the midwest. I made this site to post about coding, climbing, and music. I am also a Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor. I wouldn't be here today without our amazing doctors, nurses, and medical researchers at Siteman Cancer Center.

Everyday is a gift.

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Feeling generous?

Here are a few of my favorite charities.

Every February, I climb for charity. This year I will donate $1 for every route or boulder sent to MICA Project. You can donate to my fundraiser here or directly on their website.

Donate to Project Healthy Children

Project Healthy Children fortifies food, preventing malnourishment

Donate to Palestine Children's Relief Fund 🇵🇸

Around 50% of Gaza's population is children and they are facing the wrath of an indiscriminate bombing campaign.

Donate to Blood Cancer United

The largest nonprofit funder of blood cancer research, dedicated to curing blood cancer and supporting patients and families.

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Vestaboard

Update My Board

Vestaboard Developer Blog

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Like what I do?

Sponsor me on GitHub or buy some music

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