My friend Richard while he recovers

Richard needs our help. I know it's hard for him to ask ... these are his words below.

"I just spent 8 days in the hospital where I was in treatment and recovery from my chronic battles with diabetes and myocarditis.

This is something I’ve had to deal with for the last decade or so. It’s been manageable but I took a turn for the worst about two months ago which led to my hospitalization.

But I’m getting better. Slowly but surely. My tests are coming back into normal range and a new course of meds will help.

Many of you know that I’m a creative entrepreneur who also does contract work. I haven’t been able to do much of that recently and the bills are piling up. Which is why I’m asking for help.

Whatever you can do.

As a co-parent of a young teen and a proud Jamaican-Canadian it’s hard to ask for a hand. But I need truly need it.

Thank you in advance."