Drake gives $100,000 to cancer survivor at his concert
- Drake has done giveaways before, but this is a special one
- During a show in Nashville, Drake spotted a cancer survivor in the crowd
- He gave her $100,000
Published on Feb 09, 2024 at 1:16 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 09, 2024 at 9:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
Cancer survivor Lauren Schwallier almost didn’t go to the Drake show in Nashville, Tennessee, but she’ll certainly be happy she did.
Halfway through the show, Drake acknowledged her presence, and gave her an amazing gift.
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Schwallier, a 33-year-old from Nashville, stood in the pit near the stage and held a sign in the crowd that read ‘No Mo’ Chemo’ on one side, and ‘Just finished chemo’ on the other side.
Right after performing God’s Plan, and this was probably not a coincidence, Drake interrupted the show to acknowledge Schwallier’s presence.
“Somebody loves you,” Drake told the crowd, and Schwallier.
“I see everybody pointing to this sign and I can’t miss it,” Drake continued. “So, bring her to the front real quick. ‘Cause this is an important moment.”
“Forget Drake, forget anybody else in the building right now. That’s a true soldier right there.”
And then the best part came.
“I hope my manager doesn’t kill me ’cause I’ve never really done this much, but, listen, I want you to cash this in at the end of the night,” Drake said.
“We’re gonna give you $100,000. I love you and I wish you the best. Nashville, make some noise for her one more time.”
Schwallier has been battling with cancer since 2022.
Even though she still has to undergo at least two operations and has to wait for the results of her scans to see if she is cancer free, she’s feeling positive.
The worst, it seems, is behind her.
Drake isn’t new to this, as he’s done giveaways before.
Not long ago, he gave away a car at a show.
Interestingly, Drake has also been on the receiving end of such generosity.
A while back, he was gifted a Boeing from a Canadian cargojet company as part of a brand deal.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
