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81-Year-Old Minecraft Grandma Thanks Supporters as Viral Channel Funds Grandson’s Cancer Care

Viral growth is turning her Minecraft hobby into funding for Jack’s continuing medical costs.

Overview

  • Arizona resident Sue Jacquot, known online as GrammaCrackers, learned Minecraft to connect with her grandsons and began posting videos to support Jack’s treatment for sarcoma.
  • Her YouTube channel has surged to roughly 360,000 subscribers in recent weeks, with all ad revenue directed to medical bills.
  • A GoFundMe organized by Jack’s brother has raised more than $48,000, with further contributions coming through YouTube donations and a fan-created coin.
  • The family says Jack is in remission and continues to attend follow-up medical appointments.
  • Jacquot issued an emotional Jan. 19 message thanking donors, and Jack appeared on a recent stream for a tour of her Minecraft world.