Help Legend Lily LeRouge

Burlesque Legend Lily LeRouge

BurlyCares was recently introduced to the amazing Lily LeRouge. Lily has been a regular burlesque performer in the San Francisco for decades. She started in the drag queen scene in the late 1990’s and then began performing burlesque in 2003. She has been an integral part of the neo-burlesque resurgence in the Bay Area.

Lily has been a wonderful and loving support to the art of burlesque decades. She now needs her communities help.

Lily was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer at the end of 2020. From this time, she has fought the disease with super-human courage. Unfortunately, the survival curve was against her, and she is now in hospice.

Lily’s husband Carlo has started a Go Fund Me page to help raise money to help pay for her care, assist with medical supplies needed and prepare for end of life costs.

Please help us help Lily! BurlyCares will take donations on her behalf as well as post the Go Fund Me link. Donations can be accepted on either platform.

A goal of $9000.00 has been set for this fundraiser.

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Help ‘The Little Mermaid of Burlesque’ Mickey Mae

Burlesque Legend Mickey Mae

Burlesque Legend Mickey Mae Faerch is in need of our help. Years ago, Mickey underwent a mastectomy with reconstruction. Recently, one of her reconstructed implants ruptured, causing pain, discomfort, emotional distress and has left her vulnerable to systemic infection. After consulting with her doctor, it’s clear that she needs to have the implants removed and her breast reconstructed as soon as possible to protect her health and well-being.

Unfortunately, the cost of the procedure, along with time off work and medical follow-ups, is overwhelming, and not covered by insurance.

Mickey is asking for help to raise funds for the costs of the surgery, post-operative care, and the essentials needed to recover safely and fully. Any amount, big or small, will help Mickey greatly.

We would like to set a fundraising goal of $5000.00 for Mickey.

Mickey thanks everyone so much for their support during this unexpected and difficult time. She is so grateful for every bit of love and support anyone can give.

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About Mickey Mae

‘Mickey Mae, The Little Mermaid’, is a Danish-Canadian international burlesque performer. She was a head lining artist who started in the 1970’s and continued performing into the 1980’s and 1990’s. Mickey began performing across Canada, to the USA, France, Japan and Guam. She then settled down in San Diego and returned gleefully to the burlesque stage after three decades. She recently performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame 2024 Weekender as a featured burlesque legend.