RICHMOND, Va. — Chuck Varga, a founding member of Richmond-based band GWAR, is battling cancer, the band announced this week.
GWAR fans across the country have a chance to come together to help Varga and others with health challenges.
"We are launching a nationwide blood donation campaign in his honor,' the band posted on social media. "Find a blood bank near you and either register as donors or give blood in Chuck’s name."
GWAR will give those who register or donate get a shirt designed by Chuck.
Varga, born in 1958, is an artist who co-founded Slave Pit Studios in Richmond where he helped develop GWAR, according to the band's website.
After more than one thousands performance over eight tours, a gold record, and Grammy-nominated film with the band, Varga left in 1997 band to work on Broadway, movies and television in New York City.
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