Antivenom Is Expensive!
Scot and Maggie King are both talented artists (Scot with leather, Maggie with pottery), they've helped countless people to explore their passions and have been supporting small craftsmen all over Europe bringing their craft to the states. Scot's good humor and storytelling have lit up many a campfire, and his love of history has been shared with more than we can count.
On June 26, Scot was bit by a copperhead snake and went to the ER. Antivenom was administered, and while he's doing better right now, not everything is covered by insurance. They are seeking financial aid from the hospital but the bills are piling up, and he will be incapacitated for the bulkk of their high season for events and shows. For a pair of artists, this could be a devastating situation. One that could potentially prevent them from continuing to share the art and culture that they both love.
Almost immediately, friends from all over reached out and wanted to help, a testament to how well-loved they are. To how much we would lose without their presence in the historical arts community.
The amount being asked for is the initial estimate of just the antivenom, plus enough to cover processing and a bit more, and it may change. Anything over the amount requested will be sent to Scot and Maggie to help them get back on their feet.
