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GoFundMe For L7’s Jennifer Finch Blows Past Initial Goal in Days Thanks to Generous Donations From Members of Pearl Jam, Green Day, Tool & More
A GoFundMe campaign set up to help L7 bassist Jennifer Finch pay for treatment of an aggressive brain cancer has smashed through its target within days, boosted by generous donations from fellow musicians and hundreds of smaller contributions from fans. The outpouring reflects the deep affection Finch commands within the rock community, with organisers saying the funds will let her receive care at home surrounded by loved ones.
The campaign had an initial goal of $350,000 (£273,000) but had raised nearly $365,000 (£284,500) at the time of writing, with money earmarked for in-home nursing, physical and speech therapy, medical equipment and completing an unnamed creative project due for release next year. Donors included Bad Religion's Brett Gurewitz and his wife Gina ($10,000), Garbage ($8,000), Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna ($5,000), Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament ($5,000), Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong's wife Adrienne ($5,000), and Tool's Maynard James Keenan ($2,500), among others. Finch's illness means she will miss L7's forthcoming "Last Hurrah" farewell tour, starting 6 October in San Diego, with Tsuzumi Okai stepping in for her.
In short
- Jennifer Finch's cancer treatment GoFundMe exceeded its $350,000 goal in days.
- Pearl Jam, Green Day and Tool members among high-profile donors.
- Finch will miss L7's farewell tour due to her illness.
Explained simply
L7 is an influential American rock band that emerged during the 1990s grunge and alternative rock era. Jennifer Finch is the band's bassist and one of its founding members, known for her contributions to the group's distinctive sound and their place in rock music.
Finch has been diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer, and supporters created a fundraising campaign to help with her medical treatment. The money raised will pay for in-home nursing, therapy and medical equipment, allowing her to receive care at home surrounded by family and friends.
The campaign has attracted donations from prominent musicians across the rock world, reflecting Finch's respected status within the industry and the relationships she has built over her decades-long career. This widespread support from her peers and fans underscores the affection and respect she commands in the rock community.
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