MINECRAFT streamer and content creator Technoblade passed away from cancer on June 30 nearly a year after announcing his diagnosis.
Fans were left devastated after the YouTube star died but he did leave a legacy by raising money for a cancer charity.
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Which cancer charity did Technoblade raise money?
Back in September 2021, Technoblade ran a charity stream for the Sarcoma Foundation of America, and he heavily implied during the stream that this was his type of cancer.
In just under four hours, he was able to raise $323,000 for cancer research.
Technoblade destroyed his original goal of raising $250,000, where he in total raised $323,000 for the Sarcoma Foundation of America charity.
It came just a month after he made his cancer diagnosis public in a video uploaded in August 2021.
What type of cancer did Technoblade have?
Technoblade died from cancer but didn’t officially reveal the type of cancer he was fighting despite his links to the Sarcoma Foundation of America.
However, many speculated it was Sarcoma, a tumor that develops in the soft tissues and bones, per the Mayo Clinic.
These are rare types of tumors that develop in connective tissue like muscle and fat as well as in bones.
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Most of the time, the exact etiology of sarcoma is unknown. Family history and radiation or chemical exposure may raise the risk.
Tumor kind and location influence symptoms. They might have a palpable bump or soreness.
Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are all possible forms of treatment.
On June 30, Technoblade made one final YouTube video post titled “So long nerds” in which his father shared the tragic news of his son’s passing.
He was just 23-years-old at the time of his death.
Where can I donate to Sarcoma Foundation of America?
If you want to pay your respects to Technoblade with a donation it is possible.
You can donate to the Sarcoma Foundation of America here.
The organization focuses on funding research for the specific type of cancer that makes up 15% of childhood cancers.
