For years, I've never been as happy as I was when I got to be cosplaying - making new friends, learning new skills and experiencing new things every little step of the way. I don't want to have to just let go of it. I want to fight for this, and I hope I can ask you guys for your help.

I want to show my family the huge community we are and how much we support each other, through thick and thin. Perhaps through this petition, and if we manage to collect enough signatures together, they'll understand just how important this is to me. I realise now just how much I love this hobby and the happiness it brings me, and I don't want to take it for granted any longer.

Please, I will never, ever ask for a favour from you guys again, but I really hope you will help me with this. Sign it, share it, spread it around - I know how big a community we are, and I really think that we could get a whole lot of signatures if we try! It just takes a click! Please, from the bottom of my heart, let Rio 'Kosplaise' again!