Tina Ryan Wise, as reported on the web site Smart Bitches Trashy Books, reports that Leslie Esdaile, who writes as L.A. Banks, is suffering from late-stage adrenal cancer. Wise writes:
It is with profound sadness that we have to inform you that our beloved sister and friend, Leslie Esdaile, (“L.A. Banks”) is most gravely ill. She is facing an uphill battle in her struggle with serious illness. Please know that as Leslie needs all of her energy in this fight, she is absolutely not able to receive visitors, answer emails, texts or phone calls, or receive flowers. What she is able to receive is your continued prayers.
Also, Leslie’s medical expenses are mounting at an astronomical rate. If you wish to assist Leslie, a fund has been established to help with these ever increasing expenses. If you wish to send donations (please note that donations are not tax-deductible) to help Leslie, please see the information listed below:
Leslie Esdaile Fund
Account #81538801
Police and Fire Federal Credit Union
Operations Center
901 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2404
215-931-0300
You may send good wishes and cards to:
Leslie Esdaile
c/o Tina Ryan Wise
P.O. Box 37189
Philadelphia, PA 19148-9998
On behalf of Leslie, her daughter Helena, her sister Liza and all of her family and friends, we sincerely thank you for all of your continued prayers and support.
Related articles previously published on SFScope:
This Friday’s Philadelphia Fantastic author reading with L.A. Banks has been canceled (24 May 2011)
NYRSF Readings Go Beyond Blacula in a Special Halloween Event (1 November 2010)