A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help Danny, the founder and CEO of Fangear, in his fight against lung disease. Established by Adam Mareno of GFE Model Services, the campaign has a fundraising goal of $14,000.
“If you know Danny, you know he has always been there to help with creative ideas, web design, calendar creation and branded merchandise,” Mareno wrote in the GoFundMe post. “But mostly he has been a friend and ally to everyone he has worked with over the years. His work ethic is incredibly unmatched and he has always been an unstoppable force in the creative community – until now. Lung disease and kidney issues have taken their toll and now extensive surgery and rehab is waiting.”
In his post, Mareno explained that two years ago, Danny went into septic shock resulting from a severe pneumonia infection.
“He was placed on a ventilator and feeding tube and his survival odds were slim at best,” Mareno wrote. “But he fought back and recovered, however, over the past five months his condition has deteriorated to the point where only a lobectomy or complete transplant will help.”
Mareno explained that the cost of such pro procedures is “astronomical,” adding that while “a good part of that cost is covered, there are still a wide range of expenses that are not.”
“His illness has not just impacted his personal life, but it has also put his creative work and his passion for helping the creative community to a sudden stop,” Mareno wrote. “Not being able to work has been incredibly hard on him and his family and while he would never ask, I know he could use your support.”
For more information and to donate, visit the GoFundMe campaign page here.
