Editor’s note: As of Friday, February 16, the ventilator has been removed and Linda is now breathing on her own. She is still in the ICU.
Linda Owens, of Gloraloma Ranch, Ft. Lupton, Colorado, is hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia and influenza. She is on a ventilator and is medically sedated. It is very serious.
She has no insurance. Her medical costs are going to be significant, along with the expense of keeping a farm going. Many people know Linda through her artwork under the name "Lowen Sculptures". She is a longtime friend of the Saddlebred and a Stephens College graduate.
A fund has been established for anyone wishing to help:
Payable to:
Linda Marcos Owens' Medical Funds
Bank of America - account # 457003627224
Mail donations to:
10030 N. 124th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Contributions may also be made through a PayPal account set up towards her contribution fund: PayPal name is LowenSculpture; e-mail address is LowenSculpture@yahoo.com.
Additionally, several pieces of Linda Owens's work are currently on eBay, the sale of which will help defray her expenses. The sculptures and artwork can be found at www.ebay.com, and using key search words: lowen horse
Cards may be sent to:
1850 Egburt St.
Brighton, CO 80601