Help Richard Heal and Rebuild After a Mountain Bike Accident

Last November, I faced a devastating house fire. In that difficult time, my friends, family, and community surrounded me with incredible love and generosity, helping me to recover and rebuild. I will never forget that support—it carried me through one of the hardest chapters of my life.

Now, life has thrown me another unexpected crisis. A mountain bike accident left me with several crushed vertebrae, and I’ve undergone major surgery to stabilize my spine. The doctors tell me recovery will be long and uncertain. Right now, I cannot work, and I’ve had to cancel all of my events and projects through the end of the year.

Asking for help again so soon after the fire is humbling and honestly, embarrassing. But the truth is—I need your support to make it through this time. Your donation will help cover basic living expenses, medical recovery, and give me the stability I need to focus on healing so I can eventually get back to doing the work I love: creating, performing, and building community through the arts.

If you are able to contribute, no matter the amount, it will make a real difference in my life. If you can’t give financially, I would be deeply grateful if you shared this campaign with others who may be able to help.

From the bottom of my heart—thank you. I know I will get through this because I am not alone.