SAVE @doubledeckerdisko Robin fights CRPS disease

After developing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) — a debilitating, chronic nerve condition caused by an injury in 2024 Brooklyn creative, Robin Russell-French lost their job, career, mobility, and independence. Their double-decker party bus — which was not only their last source of income but also their home — was recently destroyed due to city action and neglect. This isn’t just personal tragedy; it’s a story of how systemic indifference and gentrification are converging to dismantle the soul of Brooklyn.

Imagine transforming a double-decker bus into a mobile art space, a home, and a community hub. That’s exactly what Robin French did. As an artist living with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), Robin created DoubleDeckerDisko — a sanctuary of joy, music, and togetherness rolling through Brooklyn.

But not everyone appreciated it. As Robin struggled through a new region of his body succumbing to his disorder and being overcome with constant, excruciating pain in yet another area of his body — no relief from the pain or end to the rapid progression in sight — the immediate plans being made to tow DoubleDeckerDisko could physically not be immediately attended to.

Then a strange sequence of events occurred, unlike any other in the years of its existence.

The tires appeared slashed, rendering it unable to be easily towed. Clothing and a mirror appeared set up outside. Then, on March 11, City Councilwoman Alicia Vaichunas appeared with a LARGE group of bored looking taxpayer-funded workers, declared it a hazard and towed it away.

Whether through negligence, indifference or SOME SECRET THIRD THING it was immediately driven by the NYPD tow under a low bridge, decapitating the entire second floor. Years of work, art, and memories? Gone in an instant.

The destruction wasn’t just structural. Robin lost nearly ALL of his worldly possessions, including countless priceless family heirlooms: a real Persian rug from Constantinople, vintage lamps from the green room of Studio 54, and a rare collection of antique fans curated over years. These weren’t just artifacts — they were soul, history, and identity, obliterated in one careless act.

Robin believes the destruction of DoubleDeckerDisko was politically motivated. If true, this is not just vandalism — it's political targeting of grassroots art and culture.

Now Robin is fighting to recover. The bus wasn’t just a vehicle, it was his home, his livelihood, and a beacon for creative community.

We’re raising funds to help Robin:

This isn’t just about fixing a bus. It’s about standing up for artists, community builders, and the spaces that make New York magical.

Let’s turn wreckage into a comeback story. Every share, dollar, and voice matters and is more helpful than you could know.