81-year-old YouTuber fights back tears thanking fans raising money for grandson’s cancer treatment

GrammaCrackers, a popular Minecraft creator, tearfully expressed her gratitude after her fans donated more than $40,000 to help cover her grandson’s cancer treatment costs.

Sue Jacquot started a YouTube channel in 2024 after becoming interested in Minecraft. She uses it to help support her grandson, who is battling Sarcoma cancer.

GrammaCrackers, her social media channel, became popular earlier in 2026 and now has over 300,000 followers.

Even though her grandson, Jack, has beaten cancer, he’s still going to regular check-ups as he recovers, and his grandmother, known online as GrammaCrackers, continues to create videos for YouTube.

As of today, the GoFundMe page connected to her videos has raised almost $50,000, and that doesn’t count any earnings she’s received directly from her YouTube channel.

On January 19th, Jacquot posted an emotional message to her fans, expressing deep gratitude for their support.

Grandma thanks viewers after Minecraft YouTube videos pay for grandson’s cancer treatment

The 81-year-old became emotional while thanking supporters, saying their assistance meant the world to him.

I don’t understand what’s going on at all. I’ll be live streaming this week, and my daughter and her son, Jack, will be joining me on camera.

Jacquot expressed her gratitude to fans who created a digital coin in her name, which reportedly generated over $75,000 for her in just one day. She said she couldn’t discuss the details of the cryptocurrency, but she was very thankful for the support.

She said she was deeply touched that I was honoring her family, expressing her sincere gratitude with a heartfelt, “Thank you so much!”

A grandmother known online as “GrammaCrackers” is expressing her gratitude to the community for their incredible support in raising money for her grandson, who is battling Sarcoma. In just six weeks, she’s gained over 350,000 YouTube subscribers by playing Minecraft, and she’s dedicating all the ad revenue from her videos to the fundraiser. Her grandson, Jack, and…

— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) January 19, 2026

The grandmother started making Minecraft videos to bond with her grandson while he was hospitalized. She picked up the game surprisingly fast and soon amazed the whole family with her skills.

Trying Minecraft turned out to be a great idea. In a recent GoFundMe update, Austin, her other grandson, shared similar feelings to his grandmother.

Honestly, the support we’ve gotten has been a lifesaver, especially with all the medical bills piling up. The best news? Jack’s doing so much better – he’s in remission! It’s amazing to see him getting stronger every day, even though we’re still going to a lot of doctor’s appointments and check-ups. It really means the world to us.

Our family is deeply grateful for all your support as we adjust to life’s changes. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity – it means the world to us. Thank you.

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2026-01-20 22:19