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About The Chasing Bubbles Foundation
from a Dream to sail around the world to inspiring dreamers worldwide
The Chasing Bubbles Foundation (CBF) is a 501c3 nonprofit foundation inspired by the life and adventures of the late Alexander Daniel Rust. Read more about Our Inspiration from Captain Alex Rust and HIS dream to sail around the world.
Alex's circumnavigation of the globe as captain of SV Bubbles, his love for children, and his larger-than-life aspirations to make an impact on the world have helped to shape the Chasing Bubbles Foundation's mission, dream, and values.
CBF Mission
To empower kids around the world to chase their dreams.
CBF Dream
A world filled with people who dare to challenge the status quo.
CBF Values
Courage
Dreams can exist safely in our thoughts, but it takes true courage to chase those dreams into the unknown. We want to connect with those who dare take their dreams a step further.
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Adventure
Adventure is at the core of all that we do, from fundraising through Adventurous Programs to searching for new projects both near and far. You don't have to sail around the world to have an adventure!
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Humanity
Everyone deserves the chance to chase their dreams, regardless of age, race, gender, location, culture, religion, or current life circumstances. Indeed, we are all in this together!
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Shepherding
It takes more than just monetary support to empower kids to chase their dreams. The Chasing Bubbles Foundation strives to provide guidance in more than one aspect of life and always leads by example.
"The seaman tells stories of winds...the shepherd his sheep."
- Laurence J. Peter
SHEPHERDING
"To dream the impossible dream...to run where the brave dare not go."
- Joe Darion
COURAGE
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."
- Helen Keller
ADVENTURE
"The world is a beautiful place filled with beautiful people."
- Alex Rust
HUMANITY
Chasing Bubbles - The Documentary
Haven't Seen the Documentary Yet?
The Chasing Bubbles documentary has been inspiring dreamers worldwide since its release in 2016. Watching the documentary is a great way to learn more about the inspiration for the Chasing Bubbles Foundation.
See Alex's adventure for free on YouTube at this link.
Who is the Chasing Bubbles Foundation?
The Board
The CBF board consist of friends and family of Alex Rust, from a variety of backgrounds, who have all been inspired to donate our time and resources to continue the cycle of inspiration.
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The Dreamers
The 'kids' we hope to empower can be young, or just young at heart. If you or someone you know has a dream to chase, and you think the Chasing Bubbles Foundation can help, let us know!
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The Ambassadors
Want to get involved? Join our group of Ambassadors to be part of adventures all over the world and help to promote the cycle of inspiration! (Ambassador Program details coming soon!)
The Story behind our logo
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The iconic Ahoy logo has become a lasting symbol of the Chasing Bubbles spirit, inspired by Captain Alex Rust and his unforgettable journey. It was originally created to promote the Chasing Bubbles documentary and has since evolved into a meaningful emblem of our mission.
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Years later, the Chasing Bubbles Foundation adopted the Ahoy logo as a representation of Alex's legacy. The word "Ahoy" captures the nautical essence of his adventurous life and reflects the warm, open-hearted way he greeted the world. Whether meeting a friend or a stranger, Alex’s booming “Ahoy!” became his signature, embodying his boundless enthusiasm and zest for life.
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Today, we proudly carry that same spirit forward, sharing Alex's energy, stories, and inspiration with the world.
Special thanks to Molly Smith for capturing the iconic image of Captain Alex and to Cary Cochrane for transforming it into the artwork that now forms the heart of our logo.
How Do We accomplish THE mission Together?
Accomplishing the mission of 'empowering kids around the world to chase their dreams' is not a one-step process. The Chasing Bubbles Foundation relies on a cycle of inspiration to connect those who dare to challenge the status quo with dreamers around the world in need of support via fundraising and carefully selecting projects.
Adventurous Programs are among one form of FUNdraising used to inspire and grow our community and network of resources. Then, CBF focuses this energy and support on specific projects that represent foundation values. This includes projects we are already focused on, like funding a child's education or providing shoes for schools, and projects we aspire to, like publishing a book for a homeless person or housing families in need.
The joy of empowering others to chase their dreams creates more dreamers and continues the cycle of inspiration. If you're inspired to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Want to Explore more?
Check out the links below for answers to frequently asked questions.
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