A GoFundMe has been started to raise funds for medical bill help for War Machine co-creator Len Kaminski.

The GoFundMe "Help Save Len Kaminski!" fundraiser, organized by Susan Peterson, was created on April 21, 2023. At the time of this article's publication, the fundraiser has raised approximately $7,962 from 179 donations. "I was in an accident last year that put me in a wheelchair - and left me trapped in a ‘crooked care’ center," Kaminski wrote in the GoFundMe's description. "That was eight months ago. In that time, they’ve used up my insurance coverage, then proceeded to drain my bank account and divert my monthly disability payments into their account.

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"I lost all my money, my income, my apartment, everything. As a result, they won’t let me leave, as I no longer HAVE a home to go TO, and no resources to FIND one. So, still in the belly of the beast. Still in a wheelchair. Sick to the DEATH of this horrible place. I turned 60 in here. I desperately do NOT want to DIE here…"

Len Kaminski Worked on Numerous Marvel and DC Titles

While the character of James Rhodes was created by David Michelinie and John Byrne, Kaminski co-created Rhodes' War Machine armor -- which debuted in 1992's Iron Man #281 -- alongside Kevin Hopgood. Additionally, Kaminski and Hopgood created Tony Stark/Iron Man's Hulkbuster armor, which debuted in 1994's Iron Man #304. Kaminski also wrote a number of other Marvel and DC titles, including Web of Spider-Man, Sensational She-Hulk, Venom: Seed of Darkness, Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme, Justice League of Amazons, Justice League of Atlantis, Scare Tactics, Fate and many more.

The GoFundMe description further reads, "At present, Len is in rehab receiving substandard care, does not have use of his legs, is severely depressed, and his financial resources have been plundered. He desperately needs all the financial and loving help you can give. The care at his rehab is almost laughably minimal. Physical therapy has yielded no results with his legs, and attempts to focus on his upper body have worsened his arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. As could be expected, his depression has not improved, either. He needs to get out of there.

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"There is a ragtag bunch of stalwart supporters organizing this fundraiser for Len. Our main goal is to find him a more suitable place to live where he will be able to get a correct diagnosis and the care he needs to return to independent living. This requires legal representation, research, and equipment, among others."

Click here to visit the GoFundMe campaign for more information or to donate.

Source: GoFundMe