Steampunk sonic screwdriver by Peri Charlifu.

A GoFundMe established to help Peri the Potter topped $14,000 this week.

Peri Charlifu, a recent Windycon 41 Artist Guest of Honor, was hospitalized in March with a dissolving and gangrenous appendix.

Peri is a Colorado pottery and graphic artist who has mentored many new artists throughout his 35-year career. He is the founder and guild master of the Arts and Artisans of Colorado artist’s guild.

Here is a video of a check presentation made when the fund reached $13,000.