Community Support
Aaron Allston is a popular writer of bestselling Star Wars novels, but he is also a veteran game developer and our long-time friend from way back in the day at Origin. We recently learned he has been having medical issues and needs our help. Mary-Margaret Network always wants to spread the word about people and groups in need, so please forward, link through, re-tweet, and pass the word along to everyone you know.
Back in April, while on a book tour promoting his latest novel, Aaron suffered a major heart attack and required bypass surgery. He has come through the surgery and rehab extremely well. You can follow his progress on his blogs, http://aaron-allston.livejournal.com/ and http://www.aaronallston.com/. As a freelance novelist, and like many writers and artists in the US, Aaron does not carry any medical insurance. His bills are staggering. In response, his friends, fans and family have set up the Aaron Allston Donation Fund.
Money donated to the Aaron Allston Donation Fund will be used only for Aaron’s medical bills, which may include hospital and doctor’s bills, rehabilitation therapy, prescribed treatments and medications. To make a contribution directly to the fund, go to any Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., branch office and inform them that you wish to make a deposit to the Aaron Allston Donation Fund established in Texas and they can process it there. Alternatively, you may make a check out to Aaron Allston Donation Fund and mail to Aaron Allston, Attn: AADF, PO Box 564, Round Rock, TX 78680-0564. Finally, for anyone who would like to contribute to Mr. Allston’s medical fund via PayPal, a PayPal account has been established.
If you or anyone you know has news about a friend in need, please let Mary-Margaret Network know about it. We are fortunate to have such a large number of friends and colleagues, and we want to help you get the word out to them. We wish Aaron all the best and we’re thrilled to be able to help out in any way.
