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I’m bit late to sharing this. Rainer Fronz @rainerlcr is truly the man at the heart of the Noise Rock (+ other weirdness) world of Minneapolis (and beyond). From running one of the all time best labels in town, @learningcurverecords to being one of the primary organizers/curators of @caterwaulfest (best fest in town)- and just like, talk to this guy for like 5 minutes, and you’ll start to see how incredibly sweet this gentle giant is ❤️‍🔥 he’s been sharing his heart with all of us for so many years, please read/share/donate if you can to help Rainer and his family out through all of this.
anything helps. I would love to see the current goal set on this get blown out of the water!

GoFundMe link is the first button on the UCMPLS linktree (link in bio) and will be in the corresponding story post.

WORDS FROM RAINER VIA THE GOFUNDME:
April 12th, my heart went into a severe arrhythmia and my defibrillator fired multiple times in a row. It was brutal. After more than 20 years of heart failure and the last 6 years living with an LVAD, I’ve reached the point where a transplant was a future thing it’s a now thing.

The doctors have now moved me to the highest priority level for a transplant. That means when a match becomes available in this region, I’m next in line. It’s a strange place to be, grateful for the chance, but also facing a major surgery with a lot of unknowns.

In the meantime, I’m stuck in the hospital waiting. I can’t work. I don’t know how long I’ll be here, and even if everything goes perfectly, recovery will take time before I can get back on my feet.

Bills don’t stop, though. Mortgage, medical costs, and everyday expenses are piling up. More importantly, I want to make sure my family is taken care of while I’m going through this.

If you know me, you know I’m not someone who asks for help. I’ve always tried to be the one giving, not asking. But right now, I don’t have much of a choice.

If you’re able to contribute, it would mean a lot. And if you can’t, sharing this helps just as much.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any support you can give. Saying “Hey” is also a great gift too! Thanks for caring.

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