Help Derion recover stolen creative tools and car
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I want to tell you about Derion Loman. People that know Derion know he is an artist whose passions lie in dance and human connection. Derion’s friends, myself included, would all agree that he is patient, supportive, warm and hopeful. He loves the challenge of learning new skills and growing daily. That is why he decided to pursue dance as a career at the age of 19. Now, 11 years later, he has had one of the most exciting dance careers he could ask for. The loving community and connections he has been introduced to have been some of the best the art world has to offer. From there, he has broadened his horizons to include colorguard, Cyr wheel, roller skating, flow arts, stunt work, and puppeteering.
His journey has been fueled by the pursuit of these creative endeavors. They have been the catalysts for his constant growth and transformation as an artist. Particularly during this unprecedented, seemingly never-ending, time of uncertainty. Derion says the most unexpected and rewarding gift has been seeing how he has inspired people. His journey has given others the hope to pursue and accomplish their own goals. That gift is priceless. Unfortunately, he recently suffered a blow that made him temporarily lose one of the things he has always held onto. His unwavering spirit of hope for the future.
Derion “I was heading to my car in the evening and froze with shock. I sat staring in disbelief at the empty spot where my car had been less than 2 hours before. My car had been stolen. First and foremost, I am safe and incredibly thankful it took place while I was away from my vehicle. I immediately called the police. There was no answer. I called 7 more times over the next 45 minutes and never got through. I took the next steps and went to file a claim with my insurance. However, I was beyond shocked to find out my insurance doesn’t cover theft, nor the property inside the vehicle! My heart sank. It felt like a bowling ball was inside my chest. My car was fully paid off and inside were most of my dance clothes, my Cyr wheel and my roller skates. I was completely devastated. In an instant, everything that had lifted me up in quarantine and helped me bring joy to others was just…gone. I called the police again, and finally got through. At the end of filing the report, I was sent off with a “good luck...” delivered more-so in the tone of “fat chance.” I could feel the sadness, rage and hurt building in me. I began to weep. I have worked incredibly hard for everything I have and I’ve fought through many rejections and disappointments to emerge stronger on the other side, with sights set on an even bigger dream. I know many people have probably done the same for themselves. I expect people can identify with the level of devastation I am feeling. For the first time in a very long time, I felt hopeless. I felt stuck in a place of deep hurt and anguish. It has been a very difficult adjustment to this new reality. I am lucky to have an incredible group of friends who were there to help lift me up. Friends who reminded me that I belong to several loving communities. Communities that bring with them the strength and hope of many. It is my hope that I can call on my community of dancers, circus artists, skaters, artists, art-lovers, friends, family, and strangers who just want to help out of the kindness of their heart.”
We want to help our friend to be able to continue his artwork. Our goal is to raise enough money to replace as much of his stolen property as possible. If we reach our initial goal of replacing his Cyr wheel and roller skates, we hope to raise enough to help him get started towards replacing his vehicle as well. We know how difficult things are for many people out there. All donations will be sent directly to Derion. Any contribution is welcome and greatly appreciated.
Go Fund Me asks us to talk about who I am so you know who is posting the campaign. My name is pH and I live in Hollywood a few blocks from Derion. I am one of many who wanted to do anything possible to help him get through this tough spot. I had done a Go Fund Me campaign before to help raise money for a memorial to my best friend Lee, so I offered to help put this together.
His journey has been fueled by the pursuit of these creative endeavors. They have been the catalysts for his constant growth and transformation as an artist. Particularly during this unprecedented, seemingly never-ending, time of uncertainty. Derion says the most unexpected and rewarding gift has been seeing how he has inspired people. His journey has given others the hope to pursue and accomplish their own goals. That gift is priceless. Unfortunately, he recently suffered a blow that made him temporarily lose one of the things he has always held onto. His unwavering spirit of hope for the future.
Derion “I was heading to my car in the evening and froze with shock. I sat staring in disbelief at the empty spot where my car had been less than 2 hours before. My car had been stolen. First and foremost, I am safe and incredibly thankful it took place while I was away from my vehicle. I immediately called the police. There was no answer. I called 7 more times over the next 45 minutes and never got through. I took the next steps and went to file a claim with my insurance. However, I was beyond shocked to find out my insurance doesn’t cover theft, nor the property inside the vehicle! My heart sank. It felt like a bowling ball was inside my chest. My car was fully paid off and inside were most of my dance clothes, my Cyr wheel and my roller skates. I was completely devastated. In an instant, everything that had lifted me up in quarantine and helped me bring joy to others was just…gone. I called the police again, and finally got through. At the end of filing the report, I was sent off with a “good luck...” delivered more-so in the tone of “fat chance.” I could feel the sadness, rage and hurt building in me. I began to weep. I have worked incredibly hard for everything I have and I’ve fought through many rejections and disappointments to emerge stronger on the other side, with sights set on an even bigger dream. I know many people have probably done the same for themselves. I expect people can identify with the level of devastation I am feeling. For the first time in a very long time, I felt hopeless. I felt stuck in a place of deep hurt and anguish. It has been a very difficult adjustment to this new reality. I am lucky to have an incredible group of friends who were there to help lift me up. Friends who reminded me that I belong to several loving communities. Communities that bring with them the strength and hope of many. It is my hope that I can call on my community of dancers, circus artists, skaters, artists, art-lovers, friends, family, and strangers who just want to help out of the kindness of their heart.”
We want to help our friend to be able to continue his artwork. Our goal is to raise enough money to replace as much of his stolen property as possible. If we reach our initial goal of replacing his Cyr wheel and roller skates, we hope to raise enough to help him get started towards replacing his vehicle as well. We know how difficult things are for many people out there. All donations will be sent directly to Derion. Any contribution is welcome and greatly appreciated.
Go Fund Me asks us to talk about who I am so you know who is posting the campaign. My name is pH and I live in Hollywood a few blocks from Derion. I am one of many who wanted to do anything possible to help him get through this tough spot. I had done a Go Fund Me campaign before to help raise money for a memorial to my best friend Lee, so I offered to help put this together.
Organizer and beneficiary
PH James
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Derion Loman
Beneficiary