Help Matt Make It
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Help Matt Make It
Hey, folks. Here's the relevant part of the scoop:
I'm moving to WA! (Yay!) I have an awesome Mitsubishi Lancer that will last me years once it's been properly maintenanced. My brother wrecked it under the influence last year (Not yay!) and it won't pass inspection without new headlights and seatbelts. I can't cross state lines with my inspection out; I can't afford a ticket. (Plus, I don't really want to drive cross country without a working seatbelt.)
I also have what's known as achalasia. It's a rare disorder of the esophagus associated with Lupus (which is the reason my face is so red in my photo, even with filters, oops) which prevents peristalsis, or movement of the esophageal muscles, particularly in the lower half of the tube. Presumably, auto-immune anti-bodies attacked my esophageal lining, so paralysis began to set in as the muscles that move food from the mouth to the stomach atrophied. Basically this means eating is torture. It's extremely painful to swallow and I almost always regurgitate what I eat. I can get food down if I eat small bites very slowly and swallow them repeatedly, but I've lost 10 lbs in the past two months. Surgery to relieve the pressure in my lower esophageal sphincter and allow me to pass food into my stomach without pain and resistance is May 27th, and even with insurance, it could cost me ~5k.
I just need enough to get by. I just need enough to get out of here. I just need a hand.
2k will pay for my car repairs and the first payment on my surgery.
Thank you so much for whatever you can spare.
Lemme sweeten the deal, too. I can draw, sing and write. Drop me 50$ and I'll cover a song for you (*instrumental version must be provided or available online for free, yo.)
Drop me $100 and I'll cover you a song and draw you a picture. (Here are some examples of my art https://twitter.com/Stormarrow/status/585929325...)
Donate $200 and I'll draw you a 2-5 page short comic. (https://twitter.com/Stormarrow/status/585898462...)
Donate $500 and you can have all of the above. Plus, I'll name a character in one of my upcoming books after you. And give you a giant hug.
Thanks again, you guys.