Help a Clown Recover

Hello, name is Tout d'Lou and I am a local Seattle creative. I am a full time burlesque performer, clown, model, content creator and photographer. Half of my livelihood and career depends on what where I can go, what I can do with my body and what I can do with my camera.

Unfortunately, recently, my home had a break in and robbery. They stole my whole home studio which included all my cameras, lenses, filters and various photography accoutrements . As well as a tablet and a wallet. Which all led up to a total loss of a little over $10,000 losses in property. Unfortunately, none of it was home insured and I will likely never see that same equipment again. All those memories are lost and all of my tools to help me get my work done are gone.

Then soon after I was hit by a reckless drunk driver that ended up totaling my car. I no longer have reliable transportation to get around to work, to gigs or to subsequent doctors appointments. I also was injured in the accident and currently going through treatment. However, I was not medically insured during the time of the accident and with many doctor appointments coupled with an ER visit, I am feeling the weight of bills and my injuries. With the total coming over $12,000. Without mentioning the loss of my car, time off work as well as the loss of my glasses that were damaged beyond repair in the accident.

With my recovery, loss of reliable transportation, reliable vision, loss of equipment to take more jobs, its getting harder and harder to save, get more jobs and pay off this debt I have been given.

So I have decided to ask for help. Truthfully, I am a little embarrassed to rely on other people for help but I believe in the power of community. And due to loving friends, I've been encouraged to lean on my circle of people who care about me and ask for help.

I understand that we are all hurting in someway or another but any contribution helps. Even if all you can do is share this story and ask for help in my name. I would appreciate it.

I am extremely hurt and venerable. And quite frankly scared for the security of my future. But I am thankful my household and dog are not hurt. And that I am not hurt more than I am. But I am hopeful I can get through this, especially with all the help of all of you. Even if this only reaches a small goal. I will be able to rebuild one day. Thank you so much for reading this far. I love you all.