| Like
many artists and many Americans of every race
and age, the father of hip-hop, DJ
Kool
Herc, is without health insurance. Because of this fact, a
recent medical issue —— kidney stones that caused him internal bleeding
and serious pain —— has become a financial crisis. Herc will need additional surgery and medical procedures to become well. Yet the health care system has treated him as it has many uninsured patients —— using red tape and threats of prohibitive up-front payments to discourage him from seeking and obtaining the treatment he needs. In order to help Herc deal with his health issues and mounting medical bills, the hip-hop community has come together to create the DJ Kool Herc Fund. We are asking that all who have enjoyed the culture and the movement that Herc created to donate whatever you can to ensure that this pioneer may heal. He has given so much to make our lives better. Let us do the same for him. We also know that many of hip-hop's pioneers and artists, like many Americans, have faced and will continue to face similar circumstances. So we call on the hip-hop community to come together to figure out positive solutions around health care and to advocate on behalf of the artists who made this culture and movement the global force for change that it is. To donate to the DJ Kool Herc Fund, you may choose to donate through Paypal below or to send a check made out to "Kool Herc" in care of: Kool Herc Productions P.O. Box 20472 Huntington Station, NY 11746 The Campbell family would like to express their deepest gratitude to all of you who have graciously donated and who have sent their best wishes for DJ Kool Herc's healing. UPDATE (4/20/11) DJ Kool Herc has been recovering from surgery and will be continuing his medical care to get back to full strength. He is in "make-over" mode right now. The events of the past several months have been difficult for him. But Herc was deeply moved by the expressions of good wishes from all of you around the world. All of your generous donations have gone to covering his medical bills and will allow him to continue his efforts to get well and stabilize his situation, and to spread the word about the urgent need for health care for all. Donations are still most welcome. Just as importantly, all of the uplifting and inspirational letters really helped to brighten his days. He feels that there is no end to the heartfelt warmth he received from everyone, and wants God to continue to Guide and Bless all of you who came to his aid and support. Thank you. True Hip-Hop. The Campbell Family This is the official website of DJ Kool Herc. All labor and content for this website have been donated. 100% of your donations go directly to DJ Kool Herc and the Campbell family. For press inquiries, please contact On The Fly PR at ontheflypr@gmail.com or at 347.223.5904 or 416.802.3592. |