Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (Photo: Andy Crossland for Live4ever)
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have launched a GoFundMe campaign in the hope of supporting their drummer Leah Shapiro through her recovery from brain surgery.
In September, BRMC were forced to cancel their touring plans for the remainder of this year after news emerged of Shapiro’s treatment for Chiari malformations on her brain, and now they have asked fans and well-wishers to help them achieve a target of $33,000 (£20,000) to aid her return to health.
“Leah has a serious medical condition requiring brain surgery and months of recovery,” their GoFundMe message states. “Many of you have asked what you can do to help support her and help her get through this, and I think we should all put a dollar in the motorcycle helmet and pass it around. Motorcycle club members always help out fellow members and especially the President of the club, good heavens! All donations will go towards Leah’s surgery and recovery.”
At the time of writing donations are going well and have already passed the $16,000 mark.