Image Comics creator Sina Grace
has teamed up with The Lustgarten Foundation to donate all 20 pages of art from
BURN THE ORPHANAGE: REIGN OF TERROR #1 to support pancreatic cancer
research. The series of auctions, titled Compassion vs. Cancer, will
go entirely to The Lustgarten Foundation’s efforts in raising awareness for the
under-funded and highly-deadly cancer.
With only a 6% survival rate,
pancreatic cancer is a lethal type of cancer that affects an average of one in
68 people. No stranger to the loss of friends and family from both cancer
in general and pancreatic cancer, Grace sought out the Lustgarten Foundation to
brainstorm ways to make a dent in the fight against cancer.
Grace explained,
“After losing a friend to cancer last month, I needed to do something bigger
than wallowing and worrying. By donating all of the art from my book, I can
raise more funds towards great cause and possibly inspire my peers to do the
same.”
The auctions all start between $10 and $25, allowing fans of all income
brackets a chance to participate. All proceeds from the auctions will go to the
Lustgarten Foundation to fund and support research into the biological
mechanisms and clinical strategies related to the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of pancreatic cancer, as well as facilitating dialogue and public
awareness for pancreatic cancer patients, their families, and friends.
BURN
THE ORPHANAGE is a video game-loving action series from Sina Grace
(SELF-OBSESSED, LI'L DEPRESSED BOY, NOT MY BAG) and Daniel Freedman (UNDYING
LOVE, STIMULUS). Issue #1 of the REIGN OF TERROR story arc debuted today,
showing the team of heroes in peril against a corporation that has taken the
city under siege.
To place your bid, please visit: http://www.compassionvscancer.com to view all
of the auctions, which will remain open until May 17th.
To learn more about
The Lustgarten Foundation and how 100% of donations go to research, please
visit www.lustgarten.org.
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