Denver Actors Fund is there for Colorado Springs actor when life becomes a pain in the neck
About Lynne Hastings: Actor, arts administrator and facilitator Lynne Hastings is pretty much a legend in Colorado Springs, where for 25 years she has worked in multiple capacities at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Theatreworks, Springs Ensemble Theatre and elsewhere. Most recently, she appeared as Marmee in Theatreworks’ “Little Women.” Past performances include: “Pipeline,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Happy Days,” “A Christmas Carol,” Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” Seven Guitars” and “Doubt” at Theatreworks; “Hairspray,” “Intimate Apparel” and “Little Shop of Horrors at the Fine Arts Center; and more. She’s originally from Akron, Ohio, a mother of two and is married to actor David Hastings – whom the Denver Actors Fund separately supported with nearly $4,000 for cancer treatments in 2021.
Her medical story: Last September, Lynne was admitted to the hospital after suffering what she calls “a thyroid storm,” which has since been diagnosed and is now being treated.
How we have helped: To date, Lynne has submitted medical bills amounting to $1,308.62 related to her case, and the Denver Actors Fund has paid all of them. All told, the DAF has provided $5,289 in medical assistance to the Hastings family.
‘I’M BEYOND GRATEFUL THAT THE DENVER ACTORS FUND WAS HERE TO HELP IN AN UNEXPECTED SITUATION THAT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE.’
A message from Lynne Hastings: “The Denver Actors Fund helped our family – again – after I found myself in an emergency medical situation. I’m beyond grateful that they were here to help in an unexpected situation that can happen to anyone. The DAF has allowed me to focus on my health and not on those bills. Thank you, to the entire DAF team!”
How you can help us help us help more Colorado theatre artists: The Denver Actors Fund has sent out more than $45,000 in artist assistance since the start of 2023 alone. And we have brought back in barely a fraction of that. If you would like to make a donation to help us replenish, simply mail checks in any amount made out to Denver Actors Fund to P.O. Box 11182, Denver, CO 80211. Or use this donation link, with our humble thanks.
Read testimonials from other Denver Actors Fund beneficiaries here
The Denver Actors Fund has now made $1,120,000 available to Colorado theatre artists.
Note: At The Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have their story told.
HOW YOU CAN HELP US REPLENISH:
To DONATE the Denver Actors Fund, please CLICK HERE (with our humble thanks)
ABOUT THE DENVER ACTORS FUND:
Video above: The Denver Actors Fund receives the Colorado Theatre Guild’s 2016 Community Impact Award.
The Denver Actors Fund is a source of immediate, situational relief when members of the local theater community find themselves in medical need. To date, the Fund has allocated more than $1,085,000 to more than 500 artists facing medical need. In addition to financial relief, a team of more than 100 Denver Actors Fund volunteers offers good neighborly assistance including meal prep and delivery, child care, transportation, errands, construction, pet-sitting and more. For more information, visit our web site at DenverActorsFund.Org.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AID:
To apply for Denver Actors Fund aid: Fill out this brief online form here
MORE WAYS TO HELP:
DONATE BY MAIL:
Send checks made out to the Denver Actors Fund to:
P.O. Box 11182
Denver, CO 80211
VOLUNTEER:
Ever thought about taking a more active role in The Denver Actors Fund? Click here for more information
SHOP AT KING SOOPERS
Sign up for King Soopers’ Community Rewards Program and raise money for The DAF just by shopping for your groceries – and it doesn’t cost you an extra penny. To sign up, simply go here and designate The DAF as your preferred non-profit. Each quarter, King Soopers sends us a donation based on how much our supporters have spent. Thanks to all of you who are shopping for The DAF.
DONATE YOUR CAR
The Denver Actors Fund is now registered to accept vehicle donations, thanks to a new partnership with Vehicles for Charity. You can turn your unwanted but usable vehicle into greatly appreciated funds for The Denver Actors Fund. The process is simple. The DAF will receive 80 percent of auction proceeds, and a receipt for the donation will be sent to you that can be used for tax purposes. Read all about it here.
VOLUNTEER:
Ever thought about taking a more active role in the Denver Actors Fund? Click here for more information
COME TO THE EVENTS THAT SUPPORT US:
MONDAY, FEB. 27: Our great friends at Town Hall Arts Center are continuing their incredible commitment to designate one performance per run with 100 percent of all proceeds from ticket and concession sales to be donated to The Denver Actors Fund. Join us for “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” a lighthearted look at the mating game that looks at contemporary relationships from first date to death through songs and sketch comedy. This popular and enduring musical revue is told through the eyes of those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” Tickets only $27 (normally as much as $52). Reserve your seats at at 303-794-2787 or townhallartscenter.org.
VISIT OUR ONLINE MERCH STORE:
Click here to see how you can buy DAF products such as T-shirts, key chains, puzzles and much more.
