Help Debbie D Overcome Her Injury

Hi,

My name is Deborah DePaul, AKA Debbie D

Many of you may know me from my movies, music and my character "Destiny the Vampire Mermaid" which appeared in Scary Monsters magazine for over 20 years.

I recently injured my rotator cuff. It was completely torn off the bone and I need an operation to fix it. This is very painful. Right now, I'm having Physical Therapy to get stronger so that I can undergo the surgery.

Unfortunately, the operation will make it impossible for me to work, drive or otherwise care for myself in the most basic ways for more than a year. The injury is to my dominant right arm. It will take a lot of practice and Occupational Therapy to learn how to use my left hand and to balance myself.

I won't be able to drive for many months or be able to handle regular everyday tasks like eating, bathing, etc. I will need to use Uber for doctor's visits and Physical Therapy every week. I will need a caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc. But most importantly, I will not be able to do my job and earn an income for a very long time.

Cartilage takes a longer time to heal because it has less blood flow than muscle. I am told that it will take a complete year to fully recover and get my arm moving normally again.

I am a single woman, self employed and have no one else to help support me. It will take at least $24,000 to stay afloat for a year. I desperately need your help and assistance to pay my medical expenses including Physical Therapy three times per week, transportation, food and other household bills.

Anything that you contribute, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.

I am looking forward to being completely healed over the next 12 moths and getting back to work.

Thank you for you help in this very trying time.

Sincerely,

Debbie D