When I began the fundraiser, I ordered 20 prints, expecting to have them sitting around my house collecting dust in a forgotten corner, and my goal amount of $1,000 was nothing but a pipe dream.  In less than a week, we reached our goal amount, and over the course of the last month, have more than tripled it, with more prints than I can count being sent out.

strong>Our total ending balance is $3,750, and with the dollar match C.O.H. is currently offering, that brings our total donation to $7,500.

I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this.  People have dug deep in their hearts and pockets to help continue to fund research to find a cure for cancer, and every cent matters.  Thank you to everyone that reposted and help get the word out, and thank you everyone for your sympathies and thoughts.

I spent a lot of time being angry about Lou getting sick and losing him.  I’ve known a lot of terrible people throughout my life, and was so angry that something like this happened to a wonderful person like him, and not to someone who deserved it.  What I finally came to realize, entirely due to the success of this fundraiser, is that had this happened to someone else, no one would have cared.  Friends, family, and strangers from around the entire world wouldn’t have pulled together the way they have over the last month to help prevent this happening to someone else.  It’s unfortunate that the price we have to pay is so great for this lesson, but it’s just another example of Lou’s endless selflessness.

I don’t know exactly when Lou filmed this video, but I stumbled upon it a few days ago, and wanted to share it with all of you.

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I have been contacted by a private buyer to purchase the painting directly and bypass bidding!  The painting has been sold and listing removed!

In addition to the enormous generosity displayed with everyone’s reposts and donations, renowned artist Konnik

Using the mediums of acrylic, ink, and a mix of his own blood (seriously, he calls it his “Sauce”) on 18 x 24 drafting film, Konnik has taken time out of his immensely busy schedule to paint this tribute to our friend Lou.

Based out of New York, Konnik’s work has been shown along side H.R. Giger in group showings, and has had a number of successful solo shows.  His pieces typically start between $500 and $1000, but has agreed to drastically lower his price here to make this accessible to Lou’s friends and family.

Bidding starts at $50 on Ebay

, and all proceeds will go directly to the Fuck Cancer Fund.  The winning bidder will also receive a print of the Suicide Girls!

In related news, I have received conformation that Office Depot WILL match our donation amount!  I had a lovely chat with Noel from COH’s gifts department yesterday, and he has confirmed that we are eligible!

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.  The response has been incredible, both through support and monetarily.  It is so refreshing and wonderful to see friends, family, and complete strangers reaching into their hearts to help the cause, and also helps keep Lou’s memory alive and well.

According to the City of Hope’s Donation page, Office Depot is MATCHING any donation sent this month, which means anything that we send in by the end of March will be doubled!  I’m still waiting on the Gift Planning office at COH to call me back with all the details, to ensure that this applies to one time donations, so please keep your fingers crossed that we apply for it!

I am positive that Lou is looking down on us and shaking his head saying “Why didn’t all those chicks take their clothes off for me in person!?”, but better late than never!

I’d like to take this opportunity to extend an enormous thank you to everyone that has supported Lou so far, and to those of you that will in the future.

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