Help Mx. Pucks a’Plenty Take a Vital Healing Break
A message from Miz Mel (Miz Melancholy)
Hello friends and community,
I’m reaching out on behalf of my dear friend and fellow artist, Mx. Pucks a’Plenty (they/them), a beloved performer, producer, parent, and pillar in our burlesque and arts community. With their permission and blessing, I’m organizing this fundraiser because right now, Pucks needs our collective care.
After years of showing up for others with creativity, passion, and leadership, Pucks is in a place where they need to step back and care for themselves. This is not easy for them to ask—but continuing without rest simply isn’t sustainable. They need time to regroup, rest, and heal—not only for themselves, but also for their child, who depends on them.
What We’re Raising:
To help cover basic living expenses while they take a necessary break from producing and performing, we're hoping to raise:
- Rent (May & June): $2,000
- Bills & Utilities: $800
- Groceries & Essentials: $1,200
Total Goal: $4,000
Deadline: End of April
Stretch Goal: $6,500 to give extra cushion for unexpected expenses
Why Now?
Pucks has been carrying an immense load—emotionally, physically, and financially—and they’ve reached a point where they simply need to pause. They’ve begun the process of seeking longer-term support, but in the short term, this community fundraiser can offer the safety net they need to make it through this moment with dignity and care.
As a parent, Pucks is also doing everything they can to ensure their child has what they need during this time. Your support makes that possible.
How You Can Help
Your donation—no matter the size—will help keep Pucks housed, nourished, and able to take the time away from work they deeply need. It’s a bridge toward recovery, reconnection, and eventually returning to the creative work they love, when they’re ready.
If you’ve ever laughed, danced, been moved, or felt seen because of something Pucks brought into the world, this is a chance to give back. Let’s be the community they’ve shown up for again and again.
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting.
With love and glitter,
Miz Melancholy
