This probably isn't the ideal thread to post this in, but I don't want to get crosswise with the rules since we're the publisher for the books in question (even though we're not profiting from them), so sharing elsewhere is appreciated...
Bud Webster, beloved science fiction author and great friend to SF fandom and SF writers, passed away a few days ago after a lengthy and costly battle with cancer. I'm reposting important info about the Bud Webster Medical Fund drive from Bud's facebook fan page:
The out-of-pocket medical expenses that Bud and his wife Mary have incurred are staggering. Many of you have asked how you can help. Donations for these medical expenses are being accepted through the MarsCon online store at
https://squareup.com/market/marscon/...r-medical-fund
100% of every donation will go to Bud’s out-of-pocket medical and final expenses. The MarsCon Executive Committee has agreed to cover all of the fees that are levied by Square on each transaction. Thank you for any help you can give.
As an added thanks for your donation, you are entitled to receive some ebooks courtesy of ReAnimus Press, publisher of the ebook editions of three of Bud's books. (Past Masters / The Joy of Booking / Anthopology 101: Reflections, Inspections and Dissections of SF Anthologies)
$25-$49 donation - Your choice of any one of Bud's ebooks
$50-$99 donation - All three of Bud's ebooks
$100-$199 donation - All three of Bud's ebooks + any other three ebooks from the ReAnimus Press store
$200+ donation - As above, plus any one additional ReAnimus Press book per additional hundred dollars (example: $300 = 3 of Bud's + 5 any other)
Codes to claim your ebooks will be sent as an acknowledgement of your donation. Thank you again for all your help.
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Also wanted to add the reminder that 100% of sales of Bud's ebooks from ReAnimus Press is going to Mary as well.
www.ReAnimus.com/authors/budwebster (For maximum benefit to Mary, it's best to purchase through the store, so Amazon/etc. don't take their large bite.)