ISANG open letter ang ipinost ng singer-actor na si Richard Merck sa kanyang social media account para humingi ng tulong pinansiyal sa kanyang mga kaibigan pangtustos sa kanyang pagpapagamot.
Kung matatandaan, last Dec. 28, 2018, isinugod sa ICU si Richard dahil sa kanyang lumalalang karamdaman. Mismong ang kapatid niyang si Rachel Ann Wolfe ang nagbalita na nasa kritikal na kondisyon ang singer kasabay ng paghiling sa taimtim ng dasal para sa agarang paggaling ng kapatid.
Siya rin ang nag-post ng mensahe sa FB na nakalabas na ng ICU ang kapatid ngunit tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang gamutan.
Nitong Huwebes, nag-post na uli ng mensahe si Richard sa kanyang FB, aniya, “From the bottom of my heart. I wish to thank you all for your PRAYERS. The HEALING CONTINUES. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO YOU ALL. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY DAILY PRAYERS!”
Kasunod nga nito ang paghingi niya ng tulong sa mga kaibigan para sa kanyang hospital at medical expenses.
“Dear Friends,
“It is very hard me to write this letter because I have always been the one organizing in raising funds for friends who are in need.
“I never thought that I would be in this position at age 64. A lot has happened these past few years and now I find myself in the situation.
“In this letter I am asking for help… financial help. My closest friends have created a bank account for the hospital/medical expenses I have incurred.
“Any amount of help is greatly appreciated. What happened to me is a huge set back financially.
“Thank you in advance for your kindness and May God Bless You!
“Savings Account: Richard James Merk; BDO Savings Acct. #003520204929
“Grateful,
“Richard Merk.”