'GO FUND ME : MAKING-OF 'ALIEN'/'ALIENS' AUTHOR JONATHAN RINZLER

Aw man.... Jonathan Rinzler, author of the fantastic 'Alien' and 'Aliens' making-of books, has terminal cancer and could use our help with his end-of-life plans.

via Go Fund Me:

Hi, my name is Sarah Rinzler, and I'm starting this fundraiser for my dad, Jonathan.

 
Most of you visiting this fundraising page likely already know my dad's story, but I'll provide background here for those who don't: Jonathan visited his doctor last August because of abdominal pain and an increasingly diminished appetite. That same month, he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. 

He was given three to four months to live. Since then, he has soldiered through many rounds of chemotherapy but often had allergic reactions. As we reach the one-year mark from his diagnosis, there are no more treatment options available; Jonathan is making end-of-life plans.

I can’t imagine a time when the mundane, such as paying bills, would feel less important; regardless, part of the reality of battling prolonged illness is facing a challenging financial situation. My parents, sister, and I appreciate any financial support you can provide — and thank you all for everything you have already done to help our family.

With love,

Sarah

Updates (1)

Yesterdayby Sarah Rinzler, Organizer

From my dad:

Dear Friends,

Your messages of support and kind words about my work leaves me speechless and, for the first time, with writer’s block . … My family—Sarah, Genevieve, and Judith—can’t really absorb properly all of the love and generosity coming our way—then carrying us along with it. It’s a wonderful ride, and we are grateful to all of you.

I wish I could reply to each message, but this is best I can do given circumstances.

Love, Jonathan