Subject: Possibly Related - Need Some Help
Hello, to either Pyrros or whoever manages this site.
My name is Jason Real and I have been doing research on my family for a number of years and have hit a roadblock in confirming exactly where they were from.
It seems likely that my mother's family was most likely originally the Dhima family from Himare, just as you were born (I do understand Dimas is the proper Greek spelling).
Much of my family are weightlifters like you, have been as long as we can remember (at least the last 90 years), and this sort of thing almost comes natural to us.
However, because there are no accurate records remaining that connect us back to the city, the only way to prove it is through a DNA test showing that another male with the same last name came from the same city. And, you seem to be the only person I can find who is truly both from Himare and originally, with the name. Of course, since my family has many weightlifters in it, they would also be highly proud and honored to know they are related to you (as opposed to simply being 'possibly' related to you), but the main reason I am looking into this is proving my family came from Himare.
So, I am simply asking if you may be open to a private DNA test to help me find this out. I do understand that you may be a public figure at times, so I could use whatever means necessary to keep this private, even drafting legal documents if you would require it. To be honest, I have no interest in ever making the data public, since I prefer keeping my family records private, also. Additionally, the cost would be entirely covered by me.
Now, I know this might sound strange or very unexpected, so I understand if you are hesitant. We have never met each other and you know nothing about me. All you know is that I am doing my family's history and coming out of the blue to ask this favor. If you want to know any thing more about me, where I'm from or what ever makes you more confident that I am genuine in my intents (a photo, more about my background, anything), just say it.
It's just really hard to find people from Himare, especially with the same name, and you seem to be the key.
Thank you,
Jason Real
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