Jake Black is a friend of Big Shiny Robot! and a writer of some great comics and cartoons. He’s written Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Legion of Superheroes, Ben 10, Batman: Brave and the Bold, Supergirl and much, much more. In 2008-2009, he had cancer (Hodgkin’s Lymphoma). He beat the cancer, but he’s still well over $25,000 in debt for his medical bills. It’s a shame, really, but we can do everything we can to support him.
First off, if you happen to be in the Salt Lake City area for Free Comic Book Day, Dr. Volt’s Comic Connection will be holding a raffle that will benefit Jake’s cancer fund. Even if you don’t go for the free comics, the store-wide discounts, Kat Martin’s art, and the Thor contest they’re having, show up and buy some raffle tickets to benefit Jake. Free Comic Book Day is Saturday May 7th. Dr. Volt’s is located at 2043 E. 3300 S. in Salt Lake City.
But even if you don’t live anywhere near Salt Lake City, you can donate to the Black Family Cancer Fund. Any dollar amount will help Jake and his family get out of the debt they’re trying hard to get out of. Jake is also giving away prizes to people who make donations. Since he’s in the comics and animation industry, the prizes are generally of unique interest to geeks like us.
So head to Dr. Volt’s this Saturday for Free Comic Book Day, or donate to Jake’s Cancer Fund now.
Better yet, do both.