Question about 'Helping Out' cosplays at DragonCon, MOMO, and AWA [ 2026 ]
Okay I was going to ask this on an AWA centric thread but I can't find one myself , but im a GA local and have been going to cons around here for 12 years now but I have a question on a certain cosplay type.
We all know of cosplayers going around as Cosplay Repair Stations, Trinket Traders, Quest Givers and things similar-- but as someone who's seen many people get sick and have a very bad time from no food /snacks/electrolytes/ forgot pads+tampons or sunscreen --- is there a safe and con friendly way to be a person for that kind of help?? Is there a name for this kind of cosplayer who is out to help others and vibe at the con??? Cus i LOVE those people and genuinely just love helping everyone have a good time.
I had been thinking about doing a normal cosplay or original costume that isn't some big flashy beacon of aid (because i know that'd probably not fly with security), but maybe having a sign on my arm or back, or on a visible button that says someone could come to me if they maybe need for XYZ items I'd have?
and I know it's out of the question to offer medicine in a place like that so no need to tell me that, I moreso mean maybe having bags of chips or cookies on me, sanitary products, electrolyte packets or tiny waters, and sanitizer or trash bags, maybe even a printed map of the area if the con goer isnt local and really lost, ect ect...
Like I know realistically conventions don't encourage soliciting or selling or giving meds or drugs obviously- But I'd want to possibly do this TOTALLY free, discreetly and with practical useful SAFE AND SEALED things just to keep all these unhealthy nerds (with love) from passing out of heat stroke and bloodsugar drops.
I HAVE tried to find information on this about rules on the Momo and the AWA sites, but there is nothing outside of begging for money and inappropriately asking for physical touch from people (aka the Free Hugs horrors) which I obviously don't want to do here.