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Cancer Diagnosis Halts Musician's Career, Community Rallies
17 Jan
Summary
- Musician Coco Love Alcorn's career was interrupted by a cancer diagnosis.
- A GoFundMe fundraiser has raised over $190,000 for her medical expenses.
- Despite aggressive cancer, she remains hopeful for recovery with community support.
Ontario-based musician Coco Love Alcorn faced a sudden career interruption on her 51st birthday with the discovery of an aggressive cancerous cyst. This diagnosis necessitated the cancellation of her planned recording sessions in British Columbia and her choir's concerts, significantly impacting her income.
After surgery to remove the cyst, Alcorn began chemotherapy in London, Ontario, with further treatments and immunotherapy anticipated. Facing mounting medical costs without typical benefits, her neighbor initiated a GoFundMe campaign.
This fundraiser quickly surpassed its goal, gathering over $190,000 from her global community. Alcorn expressed deep gratitude, stating the support alleviates financial worries and allows her to concentrate on her recovery, expressing strong belief in her healing.
