Unfortunately, Richard’s journey has been significantly impacted by schizophrenia, which has prevented him from completing his doctoral dissertation and pursuing opportunities such as grants and festivals. Living on disability, Richard faces financial constraints that make it challenging to meet both his daily needs and the urgent requirement for new equipment. With Finale, the notation program he has relied on throughout his career, going out of business, Richard urgently needs a new Windows desktop computer to safely store his thousands of scores and transition to a new notation program.
The looming government budget cuts threaten to reduce Medicaid and disability benefits, adding to Richard’s financial stress. The possibility of losing his life’s work because of equipment limitations and the end of Finale is devastating for Richard. His music is his legacy, and preserving it means everything to him. By supporting this fundraiser, you can help Richard secure the equipment he needs to ensure his creative contributions endure.
