We all know someone, though we don't like to discuss it.
Rob Wells is one of these people. He's been diagnosed with a bestiary of mental illnesses, and it's affected every aspect of his life.
We can help.
In the coming months, the Altered Perceptions anthology will be coming out with a variety of different works, including a snapshot of the original tale of our favorite bridgeman had he taken the Shards.
This initiative, headed by Brandon Sanderson and Rob and Dan Wells, aims to pull Rob out of his crippling medical debt and set him on his feet going forward, as well as set up an organization to help mentally ill writers. For just a few dollars, you can help a man in need.
I challenge you, 17th Shard, to alter your perception of altered perceptions and mental illness. I challenge you to help a writer in need.
A little money goes a long way. 30 days left as of writing this post, and still nearly $80 000.
Let's make our community more than just a fandom. Let's do something good.
As Kaladin says:
"I will protect those who cannot protect themselves."
Maybe we can't be Radiants...
But we can be heroes.