In 2005, Dan took a business trip to Guatemala that proved to be life-changing. It was there that he met retired school teacher Carroll Bishop and worked alongside her to rescue homeless orphans in Guatemala.
Starting with one building in 2006, The James Project now houses 100 children in 9 homes. 4000 meals are served each month from the James Project efforts and a school for 200 children has been built on the 15-acre project.​​
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Dan was a philanthropist passionate about this specific cause, providing safety and opportunity for orphans and widows in Guatemala. He traveled there frequently to serve and spread love.
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Over 40 years together Dan is survived by his wife Joy. They have birthed, adopted, and fostered over 40 children.
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In his honour and to serve his legacy, we contribute a percentage of Saleslook profits to The James Project.