I’m sad to report that the phenomenally talented, Ignatz award winning and dear friend to people and pets alike, Laura Park, is in sore need of emergency back surgery (specifically, a discectomy). Even with insurance, she still needs to raise $3500 which she hasn’t got, and that’s where you, Drawn’s faithful and charitable readers, can help.
She has set up a donation page to help offset the cost of the surgery and any amount you can spare will be greatly appreciated. And in return, you will be highly rewarded knowing you’ve helped out an extremely gifted artist return to the craft she loves; creating comics and paintings that are sure to slap a crooked smile on your face and plant an olde tyme song in your heart.
Oddly enough, Laura was featured on Drawn! nearly three years ago to the day, regarding the subject of artists and lower-back pain.
Posted by Stephan Britt on Drawn! The Illustration and Cartooning Blog |
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donated!
its the small helping hands that make the biggest difference..
Thanks for featuring this on Drawn!
Also donated! I wish I could give more, but I gave as much as I can. Hope it helps! I love Laura's work. Well wishing from Southern California!
Really wish I could help out more. I gave what was left in my account. I can go without Sour Skittles if it helps someone get the care they need. Heh.
Thanks everyone! I raised the funds and I'm gonna get my discetomy real soon! Endless thanks to everyone who donated, spread the word, wished they could have donated!
This is totally awesome that people were able to help her out!
Also, that I'm not the only one with back/shoulder/neck problems. I clicked on the link to the older post and am now seriously considering Yoga!
That's great, everybody. Nice to see, as S.Britt pointed out, that even in tough times some of us are able to make a big difference with a little bit of help. Feel better Laura, and keep drawing – the world needs your great work!