Most people who know me, know my dad. Whether meeting him with me at Viva, 3am at Golden Tiki, or a cocktail party at Ralphie's, he’s always been by my side. My biggest fan, my best friend, and the first man I ever loved.

You may or may not know he hasn't been well for a couple of years, and hasn't been around much. Please know you matter to him and he would have been there if he could. But as of right now, my dad is facing serious health complications, and unfortunately, this isn’t something he’s going to recover from. He’s receiving care out of state, and I’ve been traveling regularly to be with him—to help however I can, to keep him comfortable, and most importantly, to make sure he’s not facing this part of his journey alone.

Being away from home, work, and routine has its challenges, and the expenses are adding up. I created this fundraiser to help offset some of those costs so I can continue focusing on what matters most.

If you’re not in a position to donate directly, that’s absolutely okay—anything truly helps. I’ve also made everything in my shop free shipping within the U.S. for this reason. If you see something you like, know that every purchase goes straight toward covering travel and care expenses.

https://starduststarlets.com/

I’ve chosen to hide this post from my dad because I don’t want him to worry. If you know him, you know he’d give everything he has to help someone else—so this is just a way to quietly offer some support back. Please don't message him asking if he's okay; he isn't. Don't call him; he won't answer. But your texts DO MATTER and would mean a lot to him, even if he doesn't reply.

I have been extremely distant lately, and this is why. If you're able to contribute or share, I’d deeply appreciate it. Every bit helps, and I’m grateful for the love, kindness, and community around me right now.

Thank you,

Bobi Jo Marie