We made the $200, so with the match we donate $400! Thanks for everyone who was able to particpate!
Because I have shown a real talent for burying the lede, I am just going to jump to the chase. The Gimp's wife has cancer, and they need some help to provide chemo: https://www.gofundme.com/... Give whatever you can; an anonymous donor will double the first $200. Even if you can't give, click anyway. The Gimp's wife has beautiful skin!
The Gimp is disabled and has to use a wheelchair, as does his wife. She is an undocumented Canadian immigrant and is currently not eligible for Obamacare. (Canadian jokes welcome in the comments.) The Gimp draws caricatures and has published at least one really cool, rather dark comic named "A Voice in the Dark - Blood makes Noise Pt. 1". Before she became too ill, The Gimp's wife helped color his art.
The Gimp reminds me a bit of Tyrion, from Game of Thrones. Both were born with disabilities, but both seem to have embraced making the best jokes in the room about their conditions.
The Gimp has been a member at dKos since 2005, you may have seen some of his diaries.
Here is his most recent diary, but I warn you, a LOT has changed; The Gimp is working every angle he can, and no doubt some will pan out: http://www.dailykos.com/.... Please note that funds have been raised for the first round of chemo - next week. The Gimp's wife is nervous, but determined. Let's do what we can for these peeps!