A fan in need
Pretty much everyone who's been in the TS fandom for a while knows Alyjude (or Sideburns in Stargate fandom). She not only writes prolifically as well as creating artwork, but she spearheaded the Moonridge events to raise money for the Moonridge Zoo, one of Garett Maggart's favorite charities. Aly is a proud and private person, so not everyone may know that she's fallen on hard times.
She had to quit her job to go on full disability and lives on the edge most of the time. She posted her current situation on her Facebook page, which I think you can read even if you don't have a FB account:
https://www.facebook.com/allison.j.french/posts/1638813736171060
Based on a brilliant suggestion, she's created an Amazon wishlist that will point out the things she needs the most. If you'd like to help, you can go there and see what strikes your fancy that you can afford.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ref=cm_wl_search_33?ie=UTF8&cid=AOBTTB364CKSC
If nothing appeals, but you still want to help, I can send you her PayPal privately. Believe me, $5 can sometimes make all the difference some months. Her FB friends in and out of fandom have helped a lot. I know there are lots of fans out there who don't know she's on FB and might not have heard but would like to help.
I haven't cleared this with her and I hope she won't be pissed that I'm sharing so widely, but I feel that once she opened it up at FB, it would be okay. Aly's given so much pleasure to so many around the world through the magic of fandom and her own giving spirit. I think she deserves to get a little of that love back. Whatever you can do to help now or in the future will be greatly appreciated. Prayers and good wishes are always welcome! Thank you for listening and understanding.
She had to quit her job to go on full disability and lives on the edge most of the time. She posted her current situation on her Facebook page, which I think you can read even if you don't have a FB account:
https://www.facebook.com/allison.j.french/posts/1638813736171060
Based on a brilliant suggestion, she's created an Amazon wishlist that will point out the things she needs the most. If you'd like to help, you can go there and see what strikes your fancy that you can afford.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ref=cm_wl_search_33?ie=UTF8&cid=AOBTTB364CKSC
If nothing appeals, but you still want to help, I can send you her PayPal privately. Believe me, $5 can sometimes make all the difference some months. Her FB friends in and out of fandom have helped a lot. I know there are lots of fans out there who don't know she's on FB and might not have heard but would like to help.
I haven't cleared this with her and I hope she won't be pissed that I'm sharing so widely, but I feel that once she opened it up at FB, it would be okay. Aly's given so much pleasure to so many around the world through the magic of fandom and her own giving spirit. I think she deserves to get a little of that love back. Whatever you can do to help now or in the future will be greatly appreciated. Prayers and good wishes are always welcome! Thank you for listening and understanding.