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La santé des auteurs américains

Messagede mallrat » 16/05/2023 11:01

Len Kaminsky a eu un accident l'annee derniere qui l a laissé dans un fauteuil roulant.
Le paiement de l institution lui a couté ses economies et sa maison. Il ne peut plus en partir..
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**Len Kaminski, writer for several major comics publishers, is in dire need of your help. In his words:**

*“I was in an accident last year that put me in a wheelchair - and left me trapped in a ‘crooked care’ center.*

*That was eight months ago. In that time, they’ve used up my insurance coverage, then proceeded to drain my bank account and divert my monthly disability payments into their account.*

*I lost all my money, my income, my apartment, everything. As a result, they won’t let me leave, as I no longer HAVE a home to go TO, and no resources to FIND one. So, still in the belly of the beast. Still in a wheelchair. Sick to the DEATH of this horrible place.*

*I turned 60 in here. I desperately do NOT want to DIE here…”*


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Re: La santé des auteurs américains

Messagede mallrat » 16/05/2023 11:05

Peter David a eu une attaque et des problèmes de santé liés aux reins.
Il s'est remis mais a toujours besoin de soins.

MAJ du 06/05

6 mai 2023
par Kathleen David, Bénéficiaire
Peter’s message to the Go Fund Me

I wanted to thank you all for your help.

It has enabled Kathleen and I keep our heads above water.

I am hoping to be able to walk soon and resume my normal life so I can return to writing comic books, novels and other forms of entertainment for you.

My goal is to return to the life I left behind.

You guys are one of the biggest things I miss. Along with my house, my wife, and everything I pray is waiting there when I return.

I miss conventions and talking to you one on one.

I miss telling stories. I still have stories but right now they are in my head rather than in a hard drive…well they are in my personal skull hard drive.

I am looking forward at getting to the point that I will be cleared to come back to the activities I love.

I miss you all very much.

PAD


Là aussi une cagnotte est ouverte depuis longtemps
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Re: La santé des auteurs américains

Messagede mallrat » 29/02/2024 10:34

Plusieurs personne sur FB (dont Nancy Collins) indiquent que Trina Robbins est hospitalisée suite à une attaque.
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Re: La santé des auteurs américains

Messagede mallrat » 13/03/2025 17:13

La santé de Peter David ne va toujours pas et les aides ont stoppées.
Sa femme lance un nouvel appel aux dons


Hi, friends. I'm restarting a fundraiser for Peter David and his family. Peter's health issues continue to be a challenge. He has been in recovery now for three years! Peter is steadily improving - even with his kidney disease, minor surgeries, and some recent small strokes. But Medicaid, which had been taking care of his Long Term Disability, has just dropped him. As a result, medical care and living expenses are mounting beyond current control.
So, we are reaching out to you for help. I've known Peter and his family for many years. They are the nicest, kindest, and most generous people you will ever meet. Let's return some of that kindness and generosity and help them make it through this. Please donate and spread the word. Thank you!



From Peter's wife, Kathleen…

“We are starting this up again due to circumstances beyond our control. The short version is we are swimming in medical debt due to Peter being rejected for Medicaid – which was one of the few things that had been going right. As many of you know, insurance will only pay so much and so far. Once one has used that up, one depends on the social services to allow one to live without being homeless and broke. That is what Medicaid has been doing for the last two years. Yes, as of November, we started our third year of this journey.

Overall, it has been a time of frugalness and counting our blessing where we can. Your contributions will go towards the bills we have, and are, accruing. This gives Peter and me much piece of mind. And gives me time to worry about other things that really need more of my attention.

The job hunt continues. Got close twice but then it went internal, so I was used as a statistic. I have also learned new ways to say you are old without saying it. I continue to try to find work that I can do. I am down to one day a week at Micheals so that is a princely $120 I get every two weeks. Understand I am grateful for the job, however, it doesn’t pay a living wage even if I worked 20 hours a week.

Caroline applied for several internships in Animation including Disney and Dreamworks. She is working very hard in school and enjoying the animation program at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology). These past few years of her father's illness have been tough on her, but she is pushing through.

Please pass this GoFundMe around so it will be seen by many eyes. We appreciate those who have previously donated, and we appreciate those who are donating for the first time. Peter is floored by the support. I don’t think he knows how beloved and admired he is. Thank you.”



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Re: La santé des auteurs américains

Messagede Cyril91 » 13/03/2025 17:29

C'est triste pour lui mais malheureusement, quand je fais des dons, les auteurs de comics, quand bien même ils feraient partie de mes préférés, ne sont pas ma priorité...

Il est certain que le système de santé américain est problématique (de même que le paiement des auteurs : cf. un article récent de comicsblog sur ce problème). Et ça ne va pas aller en s'arrangeant.
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Re: La santé des auteurs américains

Messagede mallrat » 26/03/2025 10:25

Mike Barr a été hospitalisé suite aux conséquences d'un COVID long.Son assurance ne suit plus.

Mike W. Barr has been a writer of comics, science fiction novels and mystery novels over his 50 year career. Well known for his work on Batman (Batman and the Outsiders, Batman:Son of the Demon, among many other titles) and Star Trek titles spanning over the first 4 incarnations of the show--as well as his own creator-owned titles like Camelot 3000 and the Maze Agency, Mike has penned hundreds of memorable stories for us all to enjoy. When Mike was an editor he helped other talent bring their stories to publication. Now, Mike needs our help. Over the past few years, Mike has suffered some catastrophic medical setbacks; starting with multiple knee replacement surgeries. While in the hospital recovering, he was infected with COVID and is still suffering the effects of Long COVID. After he was discharged from the hospital in March of 2024, he returned home. Unfortunately, his condition left Mike unsteady on his feet and caused him to fall, striking his head. Mike lay unconscious on the floor for four days until he was finally found, badly dehydrated and suffering from a serious concussion. Following that, Mike spent several months hospitalized and underwent more surgeries. After being discharged again from the hospital, Mike continues to struggle with his health and needs additional physical therapy. Mike’s medical bills are mounting, far surpassing insurance limits, causing the shut down of further therapy. Without more therapy treatments his overall health is in question. Mike now needs financial help to continue to fund his recovery and to secure his treatment. We are asking for Mike’s many friends and fans to help support him in his future treatment and recovery. Every dollar will go towards living expenses and medical bills that are not covered by insurance. Your generosity, no matter how big or small, will make a tremendous difference in helping Mike to regain his health. Thank you. Posted by Dave (LB) Kellogg


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