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[[Image:Pouchhopper-and-rainhopper-cropped.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Pouchhopper and [[Rainhopper]]'s reception]]<br />
The late [[artist]], [[fursuit]] designer and [[plush toy]] maker [[Pouchhopper]] will be leaving a legacy behind him. His husband [[Rainhopper]] is collecting funds to make a trip to spread Pouchhopper's ashes in the Australian [[Wikipedia:outback|outback]], thanks to some very generous donations, all funds raised shall be donated to a local [[kangaroo]] sanctuary in his memory.<ref>''[http://rainhopperroo.livejournal.com/26416.html I need help (donations)]'' - [[Rainhopper]]'s LiveJournal (May 13, 2007)</ref><br />
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Pouchhopper was a [[greymuzzle|long-time member]] of the furry fandom, providing funding for [[ConFurence 0]], and presenting several [[convention]] panels on fursuit construction and design. In recent years he suffered from cancer, resulting in [[Wikipedia:scoliosis|scoliosis]], though he remained dedicated to fandom activities. He died in his sleep at his home on May 6, aged 38.<ref>''[http://pouchhopper.livejournal.com/39932.html R.I.P. Pouchhopper]'' - Rainhopper, Pouchhopper's LiveJournal (6 May, 2007)</ref><br />
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The collection was launched on May 13. Over $1600 has been raised in the first week of donations.<ref>''[http://pouchhopper.livejournal.com/41936.html just wow]'' - Rainhopper, Pouchhopper's LiveJournal (May 17, 2007)</ref><ref>''[http://pouchhopper.livejournal.com/42078.html Pouchhopper charity collection and cards for his mom]'' - Rainhopper, Pouchhopper's LiveJournal (May 20, 2007)</ref><br />
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{{q|I think of everything people have done to help me through this, this has been helping the most, seeing people put in anything from a few bucks to well over 150$ and watching it grow.}}<br />
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Donations via PayPal, money order, cashiers or personal check are being accepted through Rainhopper's email address, [mailto:rainhopperroo@adelphia.net rainhopperroo@adelphia.net]. Well-wishers have also been invited to send cards to Pouchhopper's mother through this address, and to [http://pouchhopper.livejournal.com/40192.html leave their memories] of Pouchhopper on [http://pouchhopper.livejournal.com/ his LiveJournal].<br />
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<div>[[Image:Rain001.gif|right|thumb|110px|Rainhopper Roo]]<br />
'''Rainhopper''' is the new name for '''AlpineFox''', a long standing member of the [[furry]] community. The appearance of his character, an 80's arctic rocker [[Kangaroo]], takes visual cues from Vince Neil of Motley Crue, and from Rainhopper's rock idol David Lee Roth. His character stands as the posterchild of the 1980's heavy metal stereotype. <br />
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During [[Anthrocon 2003]], he passed out paint pens, asking people to cover his 1987 Lincoln Town car in [[furry art]] and signatures of attendees. The first contributors were [[Babs Bunny]] and [[Revvy Rabbit]], who helped kick off the project before his arrival, setting the stage for a follow up project which the date of completion is currently not set in stone, however a goal of 2009 has been set.<br />
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In 2006, Rainhopper made the leap from the east coast area of the united states to the west coast. Currently, Rainhopper lives in California with his husband [[Pouchhopper]]. His residence, known as the Anaheim fur house, is also home to [[Waggs Wulf]] ,[[Akhetnu]], and [[Kewne]]. <br />
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On January 27th 2007, Rainhopper and Pouchhopper held thier wedding which was conducted by the fandoms own former priest 2 the ranting gryphon. Furry themed and furry centralized it was the first of its kind. Since gay marriage is not legal in most of the united states, thier goal was to start a tradition of which in the eyes of the furry fandom, two souls were joined at the heart, to be recognized within the fandom, thus crating the first true furry custom (so we hope). Aside from joining thier souls in the bonds of love, they used thier unique stance to set the foundation for what they hope will be an explosion of furry based marriages.<br />
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