Hello everyone,

Unfortunately, we are here to inform you that our friend Gary Ziroli is battling pancreatic cancer and could use your help.

Gary has been a part of the Super Dark Collective family since the very beginning and plays an important role as the host of our Super Dark Home Video public access TV show/web series & Super Dark Radio show/podcast. On top of that, he has played in countless bands over the years and is currently the singer/guitarist of Thinner Friends and his solo project turned band, Mr. Cancelled.

Gary's cancer diagnosis came recently and sets up for a long and difficult 6 month path as he begins chemo treatments. Fortunately, it was discovered early and likely treatable, so we are all staying optimistic. The goal of the chemo is to shrink the mass located on a difficult part of the pancreas so that it is small enough to be removed. Unfortunately, Gary does not have health insurance coverage and has already amassed over $7k of medical debt before even starting these treatments. He is hopeful that he can get Medicaid to take care of some, hopefully most, of the expenses, but it’s a long and expensive road ahead. Gary needs to focus his energy and funds on fighting cancer instead of worrying about how he can keep up with bills, rent, and food. During his treatments, he will not be able to work, so much of the funds raised will help Gary maintain his basic needs of food, housing, and heat.

We’re asking that you please share and donate what you can, literally any amount is helpful and greatly appreciated!

We love Gary! He WILL get through this and back to normal life!

Thank you all,

Shane, Sarah, Chris, Bobby, & John

A little about Gary:

He was born in New York state, and his dad was in the Navy so his family moved around a lot. He spent numerous years in Norfolk, VA playing in a number of bands and was a prominent figure in their 80’s music scene. He was also included in the 2011 documentary, Hardcore Norfolk. In the 90’s, he relocated to NYC for about 5 years where he found himself surrounded by a community of musicians. He attended shows, frequented record stores, recorded music, and just enjoyed life. He played in a bunch of experimental projects including the pop duo, Capital Air. In the early 2000’s Gary made the decision to move to Upstate NY. He bounced around a bit until settling in Saratoga Springs where he has lived for the last 10 years as a productive songwriter/ musician, published photographer, and long time natural & health food employee.

For an excellent and more thorough write up with links and pictures, please check out the Super Dark Collective Artist Spotlight: Gary Ziroli

https://superdarkcollective.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/artist-spotlight-gary-ziroli/