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Online fundraising begins to pay Madina Lake hero’s medical bills
By CMU Editorial | Published on Monday 5 July 2010
An online fund has been set up to help pay the hospital fees of Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone who, as previously reported, is seriously ill after attempting to stop a man from beating up a woman in the street last week.
The attacker was beating up his own wife when Leone tried to intervene. The man then turned on Leone, beating the musician to a pulp before both he and his other half fled the scene. Leone needed a third of his skull to be removed in order to survive the injuries resulting from the beating.
Although Leone is now starting to recover from the incident, neither he nor his family have health insurance and the bill for the bass player’s treatment is likely to be significant. An online campaign, supported by Pledge Music (who helped the band raise money earlier in the year to fund a new EP), has been set up to raise the cash needed.
Matthew’s brother Nathan, also Madina Lake’s frontman, wrote this weekend: “On behalf of Matthew, myself, our family and our extended ML family, we are absolutely floored by the compassion, love and support shown from people around the world. We’ve never experienced anything like it and to be honest, we’re not even sure what we could say that would accurately express our gratitude and appreciation. I’ll be posting a comprehensive update on Matthew’s condition, prognosis and plans for the immediate future shortly”.
He continued: “For now, many have so graciously inquired as to where any donations can be made to assist with medical expenses, etc (unfortunately, Matthew’s health insurance expired a few months ago while we were on tour in Europe). Our management has helped organise a few options, should anyone feel they want to donate. We simply can’t thank you enough for your generosity, compassion, love and amazing energy that has all been an integral part of Matthew’s recovery. More soon, all the love in the world”.
There is information on how to donate at www.pledgemusic.com/projects/madinalake
