A GoFundMe has been set up for well-known Peterborough composer and musician Justin Hiscox, who is recovering from a severe infection that has already taken all the toes on one of his feet.
When this story was originally published on Wednesday afternoon (August 16), around $6,000 had been raised for Hiscox in a few hours after the crowdfunding campaign was launched. As of the following morning, almost $22,000 had been raised.
Hiscox is best known for his work as a musical director with 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook, but he has also provided music direction for TimberBeast Productions in Gravenhurst, The Anne Shirley Theatre Company at Trent University, the Peterborough Theatre Guild, and St. James Players. He also acts as music supervisor for Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School’s musical theatre program.
According to the GoFundMe set up by Lindy Erin Finlan of 4th Line Theatre, Hiscox was taken to the emergency department at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on August 1 after an infection in his leg spread to his foot. The infection is extensive and has resulted in the amputation of all the toes on his right foot. Healthcare professionals are working to save the remainder of his foot and leg.
Hiscox was the musical director for 4th Line’s production of The Tilco Strike in July, where he also appeared as an actor. He was also set to be the musical director and an actor for the current production of The Cavan Blazers, which opened on August 1.
“Justin could very well be unable to work for many weeks or even months, while he focuses on his recovery and rehabilitation,” reads the GoFundMe page. “We want to allow Justin the time needed to get healthy, by giving him the financial breathing room to heal. This would mean collecting enough monies for him to not worry about working for the foreseeable future.”
Finlan adds that Hiscox “is in great spirits and very optimistic, as is his way.”
To contribute to the GoFundMe, visit gofundme.com/f/support-justin-in-his-recovery
This story has been updated with the GoFundMe fundraising total as of August 17, 2023.
