[Three days remain in the Tamson House Arts Fest opportunity.]
By Julie Bartel: As you might have heard, MaryAnn Harris (artist, musician, and creative partner of Charles de Lint) has been in hospital since September 6, 2021 recovering from Powassan virus, an extremely rare tick-borne illness. She’s made incredible progress over the past year, but remains unable to breath or move on her own. (You can read the whole story here.)
The Tamson House Arts Fest is an online auction which will run throughout the month of November in support of MaryAnn and Charles. Our hope is to raise enough to cover the cost of the additional therapies that MaryAnn needs in order to go home, including increased physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and respiratory therapy, and mental health support. 100% of funds raised will go directly to Charles for MaryAnn’s care. With her blessing and in consultation with Charles and MaryAnn’s sister Lynn, we’re asking our community to join us in a virtual celebration of MaryAnn and Charles and we’re hoping you might be willing to donate to the cause and perhaps do a little holiday shopping for yourself or your loved ones. To visit the Tamson House Arts Fest online auction go to galabid.com/harrisdelintrecovery
The auction runs through November 30th, ending at 8pm MST.
Is there a way to just donate money, if I don’t choose to bid on an item?
Mary, there is an active GoFundme:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/harris-de-lint-recovery-fund
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You can also donate directly here. Just scroll down and you’ll find the proper item to do so.
I spoke about this at the WFC banquet…if there ever was a Worthy Cause…