Hello friends! I put this fundraiser together to raise money for my ear surgery on May 11th.

 

Me:

I’m the singer of a band called Nü Mangos, formerly The Jag. If you know me you know I have a passion for music that will never relent. I love to perform for the crowds and I love making albums. I’m working on a new album as we speak.

It's been incredibly difficult to do those things lately, as I have a huge hole in my left eardrum that requires an invasive and expensive surgery. It has been causing ear infections and hearing loss, which is horrifying as a person passionately pursuing music. Living with my condition, pre-surgery, has been a psychological nightmare. Every time I try to do the things I love the most, sing or play a show, it throws off my equilibrium and makes me nauseous.  The vibration of my own voice for extended periods of time causes pain and discomfort in my inner ear, and sometimes lingers for days after.  Consequently, I've had to cancel shows and postpone releases.  On top of that, in every day life, simple tasks such as driving and over-exerting myself at work can lead to the same discomfort.  

I miss the days before Covid and my ear problems began. I want to get the care I need, so I can heal and get back to doing what I know how to do best: making music and performing!  To do so, I need your help! 

 

Details:

There are a few types of ear drum surgery, and unfortunately, the one I require is the most invasive kind called Tympanoplasty.  Instead of going through the ear hole god gave us, they will be cutting their own hole into my neck to access the ear canal from behind the drum to graft a new eardrum. Essentially, they will be cutting my ear off and flapping it over before reattaching, but the scar should look badass! 

I am very grateful that MusiCares gave me a grant that covered the cost to book the surgery and a small portion of the surgery itself, but the rest of the cost is left for me to come up with. I’m a self-pay patient (no insurance) so I will be owing the total for the remaining balance of surgery, roughly $7,023. The surgery is coming right up on May 11th, and I will be missing two weeks of work for recovery. I set the goal for $8500 to cover the remaining surgery amount and some money to help me cover my expenses during the 2 weeks I'll be missing from work.  If any money remains after my living expenses, it will go directly into my Nü Mangos releases this summer, once I'm healed.  

If you can donate anything at all to help me put this challenge behind me, I will promise to come back stronger than ever. I will perform my ass off and I will continue to create as much art as I can. I want to dance with you again in the loudest rooms in town. Let’s make that happen! I love you all, and no matter what, I shall see you soon and we shall hug.

 

Thanks for reading friend.

With love,

Tyler