The unique circumstances surrounding the life, death, and aftermath of Max Spiers have given his audience, journalists, influencers, and AI content creators 10 years worth of discourse which feeds on speculations about his life and message.

The audience has not considered the empty hands and hearts that he left behind. A child was robbed of the opportunity to be loved and cared for because his father valued the pursuit of adoration over the pursuit of parenthood.

Max’s son can only know his father through the many lenses of curious internet strangers who benefit from Max’s public persona feeding the insatiable algorithm. The explicit and traumatic nature of his passing engulfing headlines for clickbait are forever etched into the historical record of the internet.

There are real people who knew and loved Max and believed he would beat the behemoth of addiction. Those close to him were robbed of years spent helping Max achieve sobriety.

The highly personal and disturbing details of his passing are available for public consumption and discussion and something I could not protect our son from forever. Despite public opinion, the truth is we have paid a debt we did not owe. As the 10 years anniversary of his passing approaches, I ask for the kindness of strangers to help provide what I cannot for our son.

Donations will secure food, housing, and reliable transportation to help our son on his journey into adulthood. Donations will be spent on a reliable first car, a bank account with a small first deposit as required, rent, and groceries for his first apartment.

We thank you for your generosity and are very gracious for the outpouring of support. Thank you for honoring Max's memory <3