Support Techno DJ Ciarra Black in Her Battle Against Multiple Sclerosis
A GoFundMe has been launched to help alleviate financial stress for techno DJ and producer Ciarra Black after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in October 2023.
Financial Support for Ciarra Black
Launched by the DJ’s close friends, the fundraiser is asking for donations to help Black with the financial costs of living with the life-long neurological condition that has gradually impacted her “walking and mobility, cognitive and motor functions, use of her hands and dexterity”, and caused “many other chronic debilitating symptoms”.
With a goal of reaching €25,000, the fundraiser would help the artist with living expenses and medical costs while she is unable to work.
Ciarra Black’s Journey
Before her diagnosis, Black toured globally and ran her own label, Pendulum Recordings, whilst living in Berlin. Having started out in New York, she’d recently been awarded a residency at Pioneer Works, the city’s prestigious arts and cultural centre.
Sadly, Ciarra Black’s friends say that her life has been “put on hold” in the past year, which has been “isolating and scary for her as she’s reimagined new ways of navigating through life and coming to terms with an uncertain future”.
Ciarra Black’s Ambitions
“Anyone who has had the privilege of meeting Ciarra,” they write, “can attest to what a strong and vibrant force she is; not just a pivotal member of the global experimental and dance music community, she’s also a prominent and fierce voice for political justice and human rights, and on a personal level, an unwaveringly loyal friend (and dog mom!).”
They also note that Black maintains strong ambitions for the future, despite its “uncertainty”, with dreams to “return to the stage and the studio and promote accessibility tools for other disabled musicians as well.”
Speaking on Instagram, Black explained: “Please know I am grateful for you all and the vibrant community I’ve built through music, touring, space and time.”
“MS is not a disease you can “beat” but it is absolutely possible to slow it in its tracks and have an improved quality of life. Any contribution will help give me a great amount of financial relief in order to focus on rehabilitation and improve my overall wellbeing.”
Support Ciarra Black
Donate to the fundraiser here.
FAQs
How will the donations help Ciarra Black?
The donations will assist Ciarra Black with living expenses and medical costs while she is unable to work due to her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
What are Ciarra Black’s ambitions for the future?
Ciarra Black aims to return to the stage and the studio and promote accessibility tools for other disabled musicians, despite the challenges she faces due to her condition.
How can supporters contribute to Ciarra Black’s fundraiser?
Supporters can donate to the fundraiser through the GoFundMe page set up by Ciarra Black’s close friends.
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