Plead help. I really don't have any other ideas on how to fix my issues at the moment, and the debt is racking up interest at a rate I am afraid I cannot cover in a timely manner.
The only thing left to lose is my life.
You have to think on something else. Like getting a job.
Or get one of the old business partners help you. Or get your friends to better sentiments, if they are indeed friends.
Losing your life is the ultimately wrong move. With enough willingness and good health money can be recovered. Not easy, since it's a very big amount, still...
However, asking for such a huge a donation from unknown people is not the way to go, no matter how desperate or dramatic you are.
And, let's be honest, since you cannot provide any proper collateral, what you're asking is a donation, not a loan.