The Chicago LGBT and House DJ communities teamed up on Nov. 9 with over a dozen local businesses, including the bar Decibel, 954 W. Belmont Ave., for a fundraiser on behalf of legendary DJ Greg Haus, who is currently experiencing an extreme medical hardship.
Haus has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder known as, Guillain-Barré syndrome, in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks the nerves surrounding their brain and spinal cord leading to complete paralysis and an inability to breath. Haus is currently paralyzed from the shoulders down, on a breathing machine, and receiving around-the-clock hospital care. The road to recovery is a long one, taking anywhere from weeks to months, or even years.
Haus’ partner, Shea Duvall Linehan, friends in the community, bartenders, fellow DJ’s and drag queens came together to raise money with drag shows and raffles of donated prizes from many local businesses, including Sidetrack, Roscoe’s, Metro, Sway, Second City, Men’s Room and more.
Chicago DJ’s, including, ScaryLady Sarah, Michael Serafini, Moose the DJ, Greg Corner and many more came out to spin tunes all evening, while drag queens, including, Fox E. Kim, London Fog, and America Powers performed throughout the night.
Singer Adam El from the Chicago band 16 Candles, turned out as well, taking to the stage to perform a cover of the Basement Jaxx song, “Where’s Your Head At.” Around $7,200 was raised at the event itself, while a GoFundMe page has garnered over $50,000. All funds raised will go directly to help Greg Haus in his recovery, including, rent, utilities, insurance premiums, deductibles and cost of living expenses for the whole calendar year of 2027.
Those who wish to donate at the GoFundMe Page set up by Shea should go to https://gofund.me/c0b1e4922.
