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Earthquake Recovery and Aid for Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala

Thanks for your generosity regarding my hopes to help the community I love, Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala.

You may find preliminary information here:
https://danielphoto.com/santa-maria-de-jesus/

Additionally, I've created a folder with input from folks in the community, and photos and videos here:
Santa Maria de Jesus Projects
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ojA5FKmKz6B00DBkXJcJuZeguSBATFLD?usp=sharing
It seems like water, and overcoming the landslides that have intermittently closed their only roads in and out, are the most immediate priorities, in addition to health care.

I've also launched a GoFundMe campaign here:
https://gofund.me/aae2f8904

I've spent much of my time creating in Guatemala over the last 15 years or so. Santa María de Jesús is a wonderfully humble, dignified, Indigenous Mayan community of Approximately 25,000 people. Sadly, they have little help or support with a variety of issues, from medical to educational. To further stress the situation, in July 2025, they were hit by a series of earthquakes, leaving them without water, or food, and the Church and other buildings devastated.

I've done what I can over the years to help. With the help of my Mother before she went to be with the Lord, we brought medical teams down from the US with the support of a nurse friend of mine. It's been difficult for me to coordinate matters alone though, without experience with such projects, and limited funds.

The town needs support more than ever. I'd love to see what we may be able to do to help them, as they've been so kind toward me, inviting me into their community to share in their dignity and traditions. So much can be done quickly with funding, and people and teams versed in these matters. I'll be delighted to help any way I can, as I'm connected with the entire community.

Please let me know how we may bring aid to this lovely town I love so dearly. We can make a monumental difference for so many people that deserve such kindness.

Thanks so much,
Daniel

Un artículo de opinión de ImageSails
An ImageSails Opinion Piece

(Written to the best of our ability in Spanish)

Buenas días, Santa Maria de Jesus! Sentimos que desafortunadamente, dos corporaciones grandes que hacen velas para veleros, North Sails y Precision Sails, desviaron la plata que quería usar para apoyar su comunidad. Estamos luchando contra de sus metidos y que creamos son faltas de respeto. ¡Espero que últimamente ganemos! Mientras, estoy buscando otros métodos para apoyarles. Entonces, por favor, ustedes tienen algún amistad con la organización que se llama El Rotary Club? Encontré una señora hoy quien tiene contactos con ellos, entonces me gustaría coordinar algo, si Dios quiere. ¡Me avisan porfa!

Gracias, y Dios les bendiga siempre!

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Greetings, Santa Maria de Jesus! We feel that, unfortunately, the world's largest sailmaker, North Sails, and another large corporate sailmaker, Precision Sails, diverted the money we wanted to use to support your community. We're currently fighting against what we believe is a clear lack of respect and integrity, by enforcing the patents we allege they have infringed. In the meantime, we're looking for other ways to support your beautiful town.

So, please, do you have any connections with the organization called The Rotary Club? I met a woman today who has contacts with them, so I'd like to coordinate something, God willing. Please let me know!

Thank you, and God bless you always!

ImageSails Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits against North Sails and Precision Sails

ImageSails, LLC, has filed lawsuits against North Sails and Precision Sails with the California Northern District Court, alleging patent infringement among other claims. The suits and their contents are publicly available, e.g.
North Sails
Case 3:24-cv-07155-RS
https://insight.rpxcorp.com/litigation_documents/15935966
Precision Sails
Case 3:25-cv-00193
https://dockets.justia.com/docket/california/candce/3:2025cv00193/442371

"I feel they had every opportunity to approach me and my company equitably, fairly, and respectfully," says Daniel Gohstand, Founder and Creative Director of ImageSails, LLC. "As an independent artist and small business owner, I believe these are blatant examples of large corporations disrespecting personal innovation. I'm proud of what I created, and am confident the public and courts will defend my ingenuity and unique achievement."

The matters are pending.

Wonderful cultural insight from our two Hawaiian Ambassadors aboard the Carnival Spirit; always best to ask those who truly know.

Que amable esos dos representantes de Hawaii abordo el crucero Carnival Spirit! Me compartienron muchas cosas interesantes de su historia y cultura--las agradezco tanto!