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Each sale benefits the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Cosplayer: Lindze / Photographer: Jenny Barclay
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Cosplayer: Zan / Photographer: Zan
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Cosplayer: Monika / Photographer: Benny Lee
Our Mission
Cosplay for a Cause’s mission is to use our passion for costuming to raise money for charity. In the past two years, we have raised over $40,000 for various charities such as the Japanese Red Cross, the American Red Cross, USO and the Philippine Red Cross.
CFAC is passionate about charity, but one thing that is especially important to us is animal rescue. So, this year, due to generous help from our calendar participants, we are happy to announce we are producing this calendar with 100% of the profits going to the WildLife Conservation Society.
Back by popular demand, and bigger and better than ever, Cosplay for a Cause is offering a 17-month 2017/2018 calendar with never-before-seen photos shot specifically for this project all across North America! The calendar measures 11”x 22” when fully opened, and each month will feature one of our cosplayers as a superhero posing with a live animal, along with an original sketch by one of our 5 fantastic artists.
The 2017-2018 calendar will have a limited release, so preorder now to ensure you get one before they’re gone!
The Cosplayers
Meagan Marie
Photo by LJinto.
Meagan is a former Associate Editor for Game Informer magazine now residing in Silicon Valley where she is the acting Senior Community Manager for Crystal Dynamics and the Tomb Raider franchise. When she isn’t at the office chances are you’ll find Meagan playing games, reading comics, or working feverishly on new costume for an upcoming convention.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Wonder Woman
Animal: Angel the Bald Eagle
Photographer: Alix Rae Photography
Meagan Marie
Silicon Valley, CA
Lindze Merritt
Photo by Jennifer Barclay.
Lindze Merritt loves anything costume, construction, styling and fantasy related. She has been featured in magazines such as Playstation magazine UK , Spin Magazine, Creative Loafing Atlanta, and many more. She has won numerous awards for her costumes, and been honored with being a guest of honor at many conventions. She has cosplayed for 12+ years and can only be torn away by the promise of laying in bed with video games & cats.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Zatanna
Animal: Bunny
Photographer: Allison Rose
Lindze Merritt
Atlanta, GA
Riddle
Photo by Anna Fischer.
Creator of Cosplay for a Cause, Riddle has over 10 years experience in the world of cosplay. She has been featured in publication world wide and is frequently invited to attend convention internationally as a cosplay guest. She also stars on Syfys New show, Heroes of Cosplay. When not cosplaying, she rehabilitates baby squirrels and releases them back in the wild.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Squirrel Girl
Animal: Squirrels
Photographer: Allison Rose
Riddle
Atlanta, GA
Jessica Nigri
Photo by Larry Alan.
Jessica is one of the most well-known and ubiquitous cosplayers in the US- first bursting onto the scene with her fan favorite ‘Sexy Pikachu’ costume in 2009.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Super Girl
Animal: Ray the Cat
Photographer: Adam Patrick Murray
Jessica Nigri
Phoenix, AZ
Amie Lynn
Photo by Mineralblu Photography
Amie Lynn currently lives in Arizona where she spends most of her time tackling the last years of her college degree. Aside from school, she is an equally rabid Sony and Metal Gear Solid fangirl, and often thinks about what it would be like to hug a sloth. Rumor has it that Amie is quite awkward in person.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Elektra
Animal: Snake
Photographer: Requested No Credit
Amie Lynn
Phoenix, AZ
Katie George
Photo by JwaiDesign.
Katie George is a cosplayer from Alabama with 10 years of experience and over 80 costume creations. She holds a BFA from Auburn University in Costume and Makeup Design, and has competed and judged at events all over the country. In 2012, she represented the United States in the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan. Her goal is to continue promoting cosplay both as a fun hobby and a serious art form.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Valkyrie
Animal: Horse
Photographer: TLY Photography
Katie George
Atlanta, GA
Monika Lee
Photo by Ljinto.
Monika Lee’s love of anime/manga, pop culture and games has led her to the cosplay community at age 13. She has competed in numerous craftsmanship contests winning several Best in Shows and other various awards. An avid gamer, Monika spends most of her time playing video games, making costumes from video games and recently worked at E3 2012 for Hyperkin, E3 2013 and San Diego Comic Con 2013 for Blizzard Entertainment.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Raven
Animal: Raven
Photographer: Benny Lee
Monika Lee
Atlanta, GA
DJ Spider
Photo by Grace Adam Moss
DJ Spider is both a cosplayer and DJ, sometimes known as “Queen of the Z List” for her love for doing the lesser known versions of comic book costumes. Also a silly dork.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Crystal
Animal: Bull Dog
Photographer: Contagious Media
DJ Spider
Charlotte, NC
Hanime
Photo by The Watters Mark Photography / Eurobeat Kasumi
Hannah/Hanime is a VFX artist specializing in Cloth and Hair Simulation. She has worked on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Hotel Transylvania, The Amazing Spider-man and Oz the Great and Powerful, to name a few. When she’s not working, she’s likely drawing, sewing, catching up on video games, at the ice rink, riding her motorcycle or baking.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Rogue
Animal: Chameleon
Photographer: Martin Wong
Hanime
San Francisco, CA
Kristen Hughey
Photo by ####.
By combining her love of gaming, skills in crafting and sewing, and zest for learning, Kristen Hughey was able to bring her own fantasy to life and become an international costumer. What started as an outlet to meet local, like-minded friends quickly became a portal to realms she never thought possible. She now travels to various conventions, sharing her craft as a guest, judge, panelist and exhibitor. Meeting friends along the way is still her top priority.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Sheena
Animal: Snake/Alligator
Photographer: SGH Art
Kristen H
North Augusta, SC
Marie Claude
Photo by No Credit Request.
Internationally published Canadian model Marie-Claude possesses an impressive amount of knowledge and skills when it comes to costume-making and prop-building. From nerdy young girl to glamorized geek, the Heroes of the North’s badgirl and Soda Pop Miniatures’ character model can get out of any situation with her genuine smile.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Power Girl
Animal: Cat
Photographer:
Marie Claude
Quebec, Canada
Meg Turney
Photo by Kristopher Zoleta.
Meg Turney is a geeky web hostess who’s done it all – from interviewing comic greats to exploring Tokyo’s hot spots. You can currently find her covering of all things geek on Rooster Teeth’s news channel, The Know, and making up one half of the ridiculous hosting duo that brings Rooster Teeth’s first variety show, Free Play, to life. Meg is also a 14-year cosplay veteran, who’s been internationally recognized for her work and appeared in Syfy’s Heroes of Cosplay.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Black Widow
Animal: German Shepherd
Photographer: Keith Battista.
Meg Turney
Austin Texas
Zan
Photo by ####.
Zan has been cosplaying since early 2000 and has enjoyed watching the progression of cosplay move from simple fan expression to beautiful art form over the past decade. While creating and wearing her own costumes, she also takes part in the photography side of the craft. Zan’s work has been published in numerous books and magazines around the world.
When not working on costumes, she spends her free time reading, cooking, and looking after her small farm in upstate New York.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: SIF
Animal: Dogs
Photographer: Zan
Zan
Troy, NY
Blikku
Photo by ####.
Blikku is a veteran cosplayer, YouTube personality and aspiring actress from Atlanta, Georgia. She has been featured as a cosplayer and model in both online and printed publications. Her other hobbies include gaming, technology, and comics. She can currently be seen on her self-titled YouTube channel as well as several upcoming featured films and web series.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Vixen
Animal: Big Cat
Photographer: Tobias Roybal
Blikku
Atlanta, GA
Nadya Sonika
Photo by Lu Guevara
NadyaSonika is a cosplayer with 9 years of experience and over 60 costume creations based on gaming, anime comics and movies. She also spend most of her time in the last year of industrial design of her collage degree. In her free time she is invited to make appearances in conventions as cosplay guest.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: CatWoman
Animal: Cat
Photographer: Ignacio Mendoza
Nadya Sonika
Juárez, Mexico
Jonathan Carroll
Photographer Credit : Dru Phillips
Jonathan Carroll has made a name for himself in the cosplay community since the turn of the century. Most notable for his portrayal as Superman, Batman and Wolverine, Jonathan has been sought after for convention advertisements. Jonathan has worked with multiple charities such as “Costumers with a Cause”, “Heroes Alliance”, the “501st” and has even had the grand opportunity to work with the “Make a Wish Foundation” to fulfill a child’s wish. Jonathan is an experienced martial artist, actor, and avid cosplayer who loves nothing more to flex his muscles while geeking out in costume.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Batman
Animal: Dog
Calendar Photo Credit: Your mojo by Jojo
Jonathan Carroll
Atlanta, GA
Chris Fields
Thumb photo by Derek Prospero. Bio photo by Adam Jay.
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2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: Captain America
Animal: Dog
Calendar Photographer: TJ McDonnell
Chris Fields
Orlando, Fl
Michael Cox
Photographer Credit: Dru Phillips
Michael Cox, along with his wife Margie, have worked with the superhero costume charity group, Heroes Alliance, since the early days of the group when it was founded nearly 10 years ago, holding various leadership positions (www.heroesalliance.org). While he’s known for his portrayal of The Flash, Green Lantern, and Cyclops, Michael also plays Giant-Man on the Avengers Assemble! web series.
2017/18 Calendar Project
Character: The Flash
Animal: Turtle
Photographer: Dru Phillips
Michael Cox
Atlanta, GA
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