GoFundMe Campaign Begun To Aid Industry Pioneer Roy Karch

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—As many in the adult industry already know, veteran director Roy Karch has had a run of serious medical problems, and a GoFundMe campaign was launched today to help him live out his days in peace. He is gravely in need of financial help, having suffered a devastating stroke earlier this year which left him with serious dementia and rapidly declining health.

"Roy has been unable to work for a number of years and is penniless because he didn't plan very well and for the past ten months he's been bed-ridden, partially paralyzed due to the stroke and even unable get out of bed to use the bathroom, so he needs help now," stated long-time friend Jeff Mullen, who has been taking care of Karch, organizing round-the-clock caregivers, purchasing his groceries and paying his bills.

The government benefits Karch does receive don't come close to paying all of his bills so 'tis the season to help out one of the early pioneers of this business.  

"It sucks to get old but it must be devastating to be old, disabled, completely mentally disoriented with no family and really nowhere to turn next," Mullen added. "His only brother died four days after his stroke. The caregivers are wonderful and do some really dirty difficult work so we've been doing the best we can to keep Roy fed and as comfortable as possible and hopefully he'll make it to the summer with your help, so please give if you are able.

"Donate what you can, and even if you're a young person and don't know Roy Karch, no gift is too small, so please give and share this message," Mullen said.

Karch's 73rd birthday is December 21, just days before Christmas.