Support for Maria's Ankle Recovery Fund

A few weeks back, our pal Maria took a nasty spill on her way home from a local music show. Just one bad step off a scooter footboard, and then she's on an operating table at the ungodly hour of 4 am, getting her ankle put back together with 2 metal plates and multiple screws.

We all know our healthcare system is a real mess, and insurance barely covers a fraction of the tab - ambulance ride, anesthesiologist, surgeon, bone specialist and x-ray tech bills have piled up quickly with physical therapy expenses coming in the near future.

Now, this is Austin, the land of skyrocketing housing costs and scorching summers, and if you're an Austinite, you know the financial squeeze of this town. Maria has been out there trying to keep her landscaping gig afloat during one of the hottest years on record, and she is unable to do this work on crutches.

Maria's got a big place in our hearts, and the huge out-of-pocket costs from hospital bills are straining her finances. If you've got a little extra money to spare, it could make a significant difference in easing this unexpected hardship affecting our good friend. Cheers for your support.