Please Help Our Beloved Carl Bogner

Life’s not fair. Does it have to be impossible too?

In June, Carl was diagnosed with advanced brain cancer at the age of 60. Surgery left him incapacitated, without the use of his left hand. He has since undergone debilitating radiation and chemo; the latter will continue through most of 2023. For treatments, he needs to travel regularly from his home in Milwaukee to Madison. Soon, he will stop receiving his salary and be forced to go on disability in an amount that will barely cover rent and will not cover insurance.

Universally adored, Carl has devoted his life to selflessly helping others in his roles as a teacher, mentor, and leader in Milwaukee’s queer community for over thirty years. Now he needs our help.

Will you please help to sustain Carl during this difficult time? He has stood up against this devastating diagnosis with courage and perseverance. It would help him so much not to have to worry about covering insurance/medical costs and travel expenses while trying so hard to continue navigating such an intractable situation.

Anything you can give will be greatly appreciated.