L7’s Jennifer Finch diagnosed with aggressive form of brain cancer
Jennifer Finch, bassist with the American rock band L7, has been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Due to her ongoing health issues, Finch will no longer be participating in L7’s Last Hurrah tour later this year in North America, but the shows will still be going ahead.
In a statement, Finch’s bandmates shared, “Following multiple surgeries and serious complications, Jennifer now requires extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home support.”
They also shared details of a GoFundMe which has been launched “to help cover these urgent expenses and allow her to remain safely at home with the care, dignity and support she needs”.
As it stands, the online fundraiser has already raised $219,000 of its $350,000 aim, which will cover in-home nursing care, recoup legal fees and medical expenses, as well as “preserve Jennifer’s legacy by creating an archive of her artistic and creative work”.
Furthermore, money raised through the GoFundMe will also go towards the “completion of a significant creative project that was scheduled for release next year”.
Looking ahead to their tour, L7 said Jennifer has given her full blessing for the shows, adding, “The Last Hurrah Tour was planned along with Jennifer when all four of us were in good health and spirits. Although she will not be able to join us for the upcoming U.S. dates, Jennifer has asked us to continue with the tour as planned. We will honor her request while making her care and well-being our immediate priority.”
They also encouraged people to donate or “share the campaign as widely as possible” if their finances don’t allow them to contribute financially to the GoFundMe.
The rock group concluded, “Jennifer is part of our family. We love her, and we want her to feel the full strength of the community that has loved and supported her for so many years.”
Visit here to donate to the GoFundMe.
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