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Spirit Adrift and Neon Nightmare frontman Nate Garrett has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support his wife Nicole as she faces a recent cancer diagnosis. The deeply emotional announcement was accompanied by the news that Spirit Adrift's planned European tour for the summer has been canceled due to the immense strain brought on by the diagnosis and the couple's ongoing challenges.
In an effort to manage the mounting medical expenses, he has turned to the metal community for support through a GoFundMe campaign aimed at easing the financial burden of cancer treatment. Fans and supporters can contribute directly to help the couple during this difficult time right here.
In addition to the crowdfunding effort, Garrett is also parting ways with some of his personal gear, offering it for sale on Reverb, with proceeds going toward Nicole's care. Check that out here.
"My name is Nate Garrett," wrote Garrett. "Some of you may know me through music, touring, recovery, or podcasting. Nothing I do would be possible without my wife, biggest supporter, and best friend, Nicole. In fact, I would not be here typing this if it weren't for her endless support and grace.
"Nicole has been diagnosed with stomach cancer and we need your help. There are plenty who face these challenges who are in worse financial shape than we are. That said, we will definitely face significant financial strain and major lifestyle/work changes in order to fully commit to getting Nicole better. Any help we can get to lessen that burden is a godsend for us.
"If you have ever been fortunate enough to encounter Nicole, you know her most defining characteristic is selflessness. She has touched so many lives and given so freely. She's done so much for so many people, because that's what she loves to do: help people. She would never set this up for herself, but she's allowed me to do it because we both know she needs help.
"If you have been touched by any of the music I've made, whether in Gatecreeper, Spirit Adrift, or Neon Nightmare, I can assure you I would never have been involved in any of that if it weren't for Nicole's unwavering support and encouragement. She quite literally kept me alive during my own medical challenges. If one of my songs reached you, it's because of her. So now it's my turn, and our turn, to return the favor.
"I will also be selling ALL musical equipment that won't imminently be used to (try to) make the upcoming Spirit Adrift record. We don't want this to be strictly a charity case, and I'm willing to sacrifice any of my worldly possessions to give us the best fighting chance. So stay tuned for info on gear I'm selling.
"If you can't donate, we totally understand. Times are tough for everyone. We do ask that you take a brief moment to share this GoFundMe across social media channels. Even just spreading the word will be a massive help and deeply appreciated! We love you all! Thank you."
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