Update: PLEASE read updates to this fundraiser, to see the new info on Quinn's treatment and care, as to why the goal has been raised! New care plan, doctor and we hope, prognosis.

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Quinn Yarbrough (aka Ghost Dancer) has been diagnosed with a stage 4 inoperable cancer in his neck. This tumor has encased his left carotid and vertebral arteries feeding parts of his shoulder and his spine.

Quinn needs financial help to manage his current condition and to get him through whatever's next for him. Sadly, he has been told he has about 6 to 9 months to live. This is a diagnosis offered from allopathic doctors at top teaching universities. His friends want him to be comfortable and to have further options available through this hard time.

Quinn’s spirit and giving soul ran deep in the DPW and at Burning Man for 9 years. In 2004 Quinn was hired as The Construction Foreman to develop the Burning Man Ranch and joined Burning Man’s Department of Public Works’ circle in 2005 when he became Special Projects Manager. Later that same year his leadership and talent was noted, and he was promoted to Ranch Manager. In 2007, Quinn joined the Senior Staff and the DPW Council, and was then promoted to Nevada Properties Manager becoming the resident caretaker for all of Burning Mans various properties in Gerlach and at the Ranch until 2013.



It was with nothing more than a shrug that Quinn took on the unenviable task of organizing and rebuilding the wreckage junkyard that was The Ranch. To the amazement of all, finally there was a place for everything, and everything was in its place.

In the course of Quinn’s efforts, he assembled a trusted and loyal team, and some remain his truest friends to this day. His secret? He worked his ass off, and he took care of his crew. He took at face value the “W” part of BRC-DPW; Work. His energy was hard to keep up with, but it set a tone of accomplishment that still holds today at the crucial facility that supports many vital parts of the Burning Man Project. His mark prevails.

Nobody should have to work this hard to rest and receive palliative care. 100% of funds go directly to Quinn’s support in his next steps. He is in a tremendous amount of pain, and needs to afford the palliative care that can bring him comfort during this moment, as soon as possible. Let’s help him. Everything helps, and if you know him through other circles, we hope you will share as far and wide as possible to others who know him.