SUPPORT Drew's fight against lung Cancer!

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Karen Morimoto-Knight and 2 others are organizing this fundraiser.

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Dear Friends, Family, and Community,

We are reaching out to you today with a heartfelt plea for support for someone very dear to us, Drew aka Tokyo Drew. He is facing a daunting battle against lung cancer, and he needs our help now more than ever.

Having been diagnosed with stage 4 metastasized (Pleural) lung cancer in February 2024, he was scheduled for 4 cycles of chemotherapy/immunotherapy while being hospitalized (1st 28-day cycle) for the treatments in Tokyo, Japan. Due to being non-Japanese, he was forced to stay in a private room for his time in the hospital for treatments at a high cost ($400/day) without insurance coverage, as well as the medical treatment costs.

During his 4 cycles (March - June 2024) he was on a chemo cocktail of Etoposide/Cisplatin along with an Immunotherapy treatment Durvalumab (Imfinzi) which ended in June 2024.

He was put on Immunotherapy for maintenance in June and July with his bloodwork showing his tumor markers raising yet again. His CT scans in Aug along with more blood tests showed the worst possible outcome we could expect of which the Immunotherapy did not work and the tumors started growing back yet again.

Drew is now back on another 4 cycles of chemotherapy (Sept 2024 – Dec 2024) with a change of Etopisoide/Carboplatin and so far he has responded well to this round of chemo but due to being in Japan and a foreigner will yet again be forced to pay for a private room (language barriers) and of course treatments, follow up appointments and more bloodwork/CT scans each month. The journey thus far has been an extremely challenging one with many obstacles getting in the way and we just want to be here for him and what he is going through with daily life, hospital life and community life.

Drew has tried to raise funds via DonorBox, his YouTube channel and his Patreon community but we are here to ask for your kindness and generosity to reach everyone worldwide in helping this amazing young man receive the best medical treatments to help not only his survival but quality of life and that miracle we all hope for around the corner!

For the 1 four cycles we were able to raise just enough funds to help Drew and as his community manager we are with good and transparent intentions trying to raise funds for his treatments at an approx cost of $2500-$3000/month over the next 1.5 years for a total of $45000.

Drew will be off work until August 2025, and we want to be here for him! For more details, follow his YouTube channel and updates here.

Drew is not just fighting for himself; he is fighting for his future, his loved ones, his amazing YouTube community, and the chance to continue living a fulfilling life. Battling cancer is not something anyone should have to face alone, and that's why we're coming together as a community to offer our support.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

1 - DONATE: Your financial contribution, no matter how small, can provide critical assistance for Drew as he navigates through treatments, medical bills, and other expenses associated with fighting cancer.

2 - SPREAD THE WORD: Share Drew's story with your friends, family, and social networks. The power of awareness and community support cannot be understated. By spreading the word, you're not only raising awareness about lung cancer but also rallying more people to join our cause and make an impact in helping Drew with his fight and journey ahead.

3 - SEND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Your words of encouragement, love, and positivity can uplift Drew's spirits during this challenging time. Send cards, letters, or messages of support to let him know that he is not alone in this fight.

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Let's rally around Drew with love, support, and hope. Together, we can help alleviate some of the financial and emotional burdens he is facing and provide him with the strength and courage he needs to continue fighting.

Thank you for your generosity, compassion, and support. Every donation, every gesture of kindness, brings us one step closer to helping Drew beat lung cancer and get back to live streaming and vlogging, being our favorite YouTuber in Japan.

TRANSPARENCY CLAUSE: GoFundMe is not supported in Japan. Therefore, we had to setup an American bank account to receive the donations. We will then transfer, on a monthly basis, all the money to Drew's Japanese bank account.

We GREATLY appreciate you taking the time to read Drew's story and contributing any means of support. We're sending blessings to you and your Family.

TEAM DREW

Karen aka KnightridersGal

(YouTube Moderator)

Mary aka Mindy's Mom

(YouTube Moderator)

Drew aka Tokyo Drew

(Beneficiary)