Honoring Mark Fickert with Donations: Theater, Comedy, Pancreatic Cancer, Political Activism

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Photo: Mark as Blueno, one of many anime characters he voiced. Art by betzabenaranja.

Hello Fick fans! With the Fickert family’s blessing, we’ve selected the following places to donate in Mark’s memory.

 THEATER

Circle Theater

Tim Long: “Mark adored [Circle Theater founders] Bill and Rose, and they adored him. He did several shows at Circle, starting with the Dead President’s Club (he played LBJ), Becky’s New Car, and Under the Skin. Mark also produced a weekend of Holiday on Thin Ice at Circle.” Mark also performed in The God of Carnage in 2013, which was a peak experience for him.

Donate: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/donate.php?donation_id=1498

  • Rose Pearson and Bill Newberry Legacy Fund
  • Enter “Mark Fickert” in the comment or instructions box.

COMEDY

Pocket Sandwich Shop Theater

Mark performed steadily in the Mockingbird and then Carrollton locations with the Docs. Several independent comedy gigs there. Random Scam and Pocket’s Emporium Players were entwined with the early Lower Greenville scene. He loved the theater’s casual, family feel, and he’s featured multiple times on the photo wall.

Donate: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/donate.php?donation_id=1339

  • Enter “In memory of Mark Fickert” in the Special Instructions box.

PANCREATIC CANCER

Use Mark’s full name — Mark Timothy Fickert — to be sure the donation is credited to him. 
Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
The world’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research. “To date, we’ve invested over $333M in high-risk, high-reward research to accelerate and expand life-saving treatment options. We lead a unique, collaborative, science-focused strategy and have been a driving force in every major advancement in pancreatic cancer research since 1998.”
  • Click: Dedicate this donation. Include a short tribute.
  • Once the donation is complete, Lustgarten will send an email. You have the option to have an acknowledgment of your donation sent to family. Enter: Thayne Sterling (Mark’s sister), Thayne@thaynerealty.com
National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (NPCF)

“Provide unwavering support, resources, and hope to all individuals and families affected by or fighting pancreatic cancer.”

Donate:  https://www.npcf.us/ways-to-donate/

  • Check box that says: Give in honor or memory of someone. Include a short tribute.
  • Select memorial option
  • Use search box to see if your employer will match the amount.
  • Click on “Provide Memorial Contact Info” and enter: Thayne Sterling (Mark’s sister), Thayne@thaynerealty.com
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) 

“Our mission is to advance pancreatic cancer scientific research, share knowledge, advocate for patients, and build community.” PanCAN is more focused on patient and family support than other groups.

Donate: https://secure.pancan.org/site/TR/DIY/DIYTeamraisers?pg=personal&px=4001413&fr_id=2443

  • Automatically donated in Mark’s name.
  • Can link your donation to Facebook.

POLITICAL ACTIVISM

Funky East Dallas Democrats (FEDDs)

“A grassroots volunteer-driven political organization and social club focused on increasing voter turnout and electing Democrats across Dallas County.”

Mark supported this group, which covered where he lived. Funds go toward yard signs, postcards to undecided voters, and more.

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/funky-east-dallas-democrats-1

  • To make it a memorial donation to Mark, drop an email to: txfedds@gmail.com
Protect Democracy
“A cross-ideological nonprofit organization that uses research, advocacy, and litigation to prevent authoritarian abuse of power and strengthen democratic norms.”
  • Click on “Write us a comment” and enter “In memory of Mark Timothy Fickert.”
Swing Left

“Mobilizes volunteers and resources to swing battleground states and districts.”

Donate: https://swingleft.org/funds

  • Can choose which emphasis you prefer: House, Senate, or swing state races.
  • To make it a memorial donation to Mark, drop an email to: team@swingleft.org

Amy Martin is the author of Wild Dallas-Fort Worth: Explore the Amazing Nature of North Texas (https://wild-dfw.com/), released by Timber Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, in 2022. She is the senior reporter at Green Source Texas (https://www.greensourcetexas.org/) and author of Itchy Business: Itchy Business: How to Treat the Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Rash, Prevent Exposure and Eradicate the Plant (http://itchy.biz/). ~ . A journalist for over 40 years, Amy covered comedy, music, and eclectic entertainment, as well as news features, for Dallas Observer, Dallas Times Herald, Dallas Morning News, and D magazine, plus a variety of tabloids and monthlies. Her final entertainment foray was as senior comedy, cirque, and magic critic for the online TheaterJones. ~ . As an environmental reporter (her "day job"), Amy was contributing editor and columnist for the Garbage, a national environmental magazine. She had a recycling column and features page called Taking Trash at The Dallas Morning News. ~ . She was The Aging Hippie columnist for Senior Voice, and the Taoist panel member of the Texas Faith blog of The Dallas Morning News. ~ . Amy was known by many in North Texas as the Moonlady for her alternative newservice of 15 years, Moonlady News, and served as creator/producer/promoter of the acclaimed Winter and Summer SolstiCelebrations for 20 years.

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