Support JP in his Battle with Brain Cancer: Meningioma

Help Support JP Riley's Battle Against Meningioma

My name is Lisa Dawson, and I am honored to manage this GoFundMe campaign for my longtime friend from middle school, JP Riley, a talented artist and drummer in a band based in Los Angeles. Today, I reach out to you with a heavy heart, as JP's radiation and chemotherapy have failed, and his meningioma, a very aggressive form of brain cancer, has returned. JP found this news out yesterday (6/4/25).

After JP's most recent radiation and chemotherapy, the tumor entered a short state of remission, but now has sadly returned.

Before this, following a 5-month-long remission after a complicated procedure in 2024, the metastatic focal lesion returned. At that time, it was 3 mm in size (the last meningioma removed was 27 mm at the time of the surgical procedure), but is now 5 mm in size.

JP is going to resume targeted radiation and chemotherapy ASAP. We are resuming an aggressive fight. If his radiation and chemotherapy treatments are ineffective, JP will need to undergo once again a treatment utilizing spherical nucleic acid at Northwestern University. This surgery, which is out of pocket, runs $160,000. This surgery can only be accomplished by a handful of neurosurgeons worldwide.

His continued battle with cancer has prohibited JP from his usual working schedule and has prevented him from supporting himself.

At just 45 years old, JP is a dedicated father, a loyal friend, and an inspiring individual who has touched the lives of many. He has always been there for those in need, and now it's our turn to support him in this challenging time. The necessary surgery to remove the tumor is life-saving, but it comes with significant medical expenses that are overwhelming for him and his family.

We seek your help raising funds for JP’s surgery, associated medical costs, and expenses he incurs while being unable to work during his radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Every dollar counts and will make a difference in his fight against this disease. Your generosity will help cover medical expenses and give JP peace of mind so that he can focus on his recovery.

All donations will go toward his medical expenses, treatment costs, rehabilitation, living costs, and everyday needs as he continues this journey toward recovery. He will be unable to work and will need every bit of help. No contribution is too small. JP will have the resources to keep fighting and reclaim his health with your support.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being there for JP during this life-changing time. His fight is far from over, and with your support, we know that he is not alone and will be able to get the care that he needs. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your help.

Please consider donating, sharing this campaign, or offering prayers and support. Together, we can help JP get the treatment he desperately needs and give him more time with his loved ones.

Thank you for your kindness and support during this difficult time.

With gratitude,

Lisa Dawson