Here is a letter from my friend and Severn's cousin, Kathie Mack:

Dear Friends,   
   As you know, Severn Savage suffered severe burns in a kitchen accident on March 25 and is still recovering in the Johns Hopkins Burn Center. This is Severn's third health disaster in 18 months and he has exhausted his sick leave. This means that he is not only suffering from the burns and the skin grafts they require, but he is in financial difficulties.

Severn is a warm-hearted and generous person and a long-time member of FSGW and supporter of acoustic music. Many of us have been discussing ways to help him out in his time of need. He is my also my cousin, and so I want to write to you all to solicit your ideas and support.

A first need is moral support. Severn appreciates very much the get-well cards he has already received. Please continue to send cards to him at Hopkins:
> Severn Savage
> Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Room 312A
> Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
> 4940 Eastern Avenue
> Baltimore, MD 21224


A second need is financial support (utility bills keep piling up, even if he is not at home). A benefit concert and benefit chantey sing are being discussed, as well as direct donations. Please let me know if you have other ideas, and/or can help with any of ideas already on the table.

So far, the FSGW Open Sing on April 3 has passed the hat and I have deposited that money directly into Severn's checking account.
If you would like to contribute money directly to Severn, please make a check payable to him and mail it to me so that I can deposit it for him:
> Severn Savage c/o Kathie Mack
> 7208 Maple Avenue
> Takoma Park, MD 20912


With many thanks for the kindness and interest already shown to Severn,

Kathie Mack