Medical assistance for Marvel DC artist Thomas Tenney

Hello, I am Christina, the significant other to veteran comic book artist Thomas A. Tenney. Thomas is and has been a creator in comic books for close to 4 decades. He is known for his work with Marvel, DC, Comico, etc.

Thomas wanted to speakly personally to everyone....

"I want to first give a big thank you for all the loving support I've gotten over the years from friends, family and the fans. Being a part of the comic book business has been one of the great joys of my life.

In the summer of 2017 while on a walk with my dog, I felt dizzy, had a loss of breath and could barely make it home. I knew something wasn't right and was rushed to the hospital. My right lung had filled with fluids and collapsed. After weeks in the ICU, I was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or simply known as COPD. An incurable lung disease. The disease is progressive and goes in stages. COPD requires me to take daily medications.

I've now lived with COPD for 8 years and it has tested me boyh physically and mentally in ways that are difficult to explain.

The last year has been a filled with hardships both physically and financially. We lost our home to foreclosure, our beloved dog and found temporary housing that also took its toll on my health. Christina, her autistic daughter and I have been trying very hard to find some stability again.

This past January my COPD entered another stage limiting more aspects of my life. As a comic book creator, one way to make some supplemental income is attending conventions of making appearances. With this new stage of my health, those options are no longer available to me. This new stage also requires me to take more medications. We are so low on funds that it's something that we cannot afford.

We are in dire straits financially and asking for your kindness to help us during this trying time. Every little bit helps and greatly appreciated.

Thank you all."

It's never ever easy ask for help! But we have nowhere to turn. The costs for his medications has climbed so high and even affording an oxygen concentrator is beyond our means. Like many comic creators, he has no insurance and some of his needed medications are not covered by other means. We could really use your help with Thomas' medical expenses, rent money and bills.

We're sorry to bare these struggles publicly like this, but we’ve reached a point where Thomas and I are out of options.

Thomas and I are extremely thankful for your friendship and any support you can give. Please feel free to share our gofundme link and Thomas' story with other kind souls.