At a Glance
- Sue Jacquot, 81, launched GrammaCrackers on YouTube late last year
- Channel has 360,000 subscribers after 12 Minecraft videos
- Ad revenue and linked GoFundMe have raised over $48,500 for Jack’s rare sarcoma treatment
- Why it matters: An unexpected online community is covering life-saving medical bills
An Arizona grandmother has turned Minecraft streaming into a lifeline for her grandson’s cancer treatment, transforming family gaming sessions into a viral fundraising phenomenon.
From Intimidation to Internet Sensation
Jacquot first encountered Minecraft during summer visits from her grandsons, Austin and Jack. What began as casual lessons evolved into the GrammaCrackers channel, launched late last year with a simple invitation: join her as she learned the ropes.
“The first couple of months I was kinda intimidated [by Minecraft],” she admitted in her debut upload. “But I’ve been playing more the past couple of months, and I really enjoyed it, and I invite you to come along with me in this new adventure.”
The response shattered expectations. In two months, 12 videos drew 360,000 subscribers, and every upload funnels viewers to a GoFundMe covering Jack’s rare sarcoma-cancer attacking muscle and tissue.
Dollars and Donations
Revenue streams stack up fast:
- YouTube ad earnings from each GrammaCrackers video
- GoFundMe donations linked in every description
- Combined total already exceeds $48,500
Austin, who manages the fundraiser, says the support reaches beyond hospital bills. “Words cannot express the gratitude we have for all of the support we have received,” he wrote. “Your generosity has been helping relieve the pressure of extensive medical bills and keeping us afloat during uncertain times.”
A Grandson Joins the Game
Earlier this week viewers witnessed a milestone: Jack himself appeared on stream, touring his grandmother’s meticulously built Minecraft world. The segment crystallized why the channel resonates-digital blocks bridging generations and medical crisis.
Jacquot later recorded a thank-you video, visibly moved. “I just want to thank you for all that you are doing. Your help is just unbelievable. I can’t fathom what you’re doing, it’s just beyond comprehension.”
Key Takeaways
- One grandmother learned Minecraft from her grandsons and launched a channel late last year
- Twelve videos later, GrammaCrackers counts 360,000 subscribers and growing
- Ad revenue plus a linked GoFundMe have raised $48,500+ for Jack’s rare sarcoma treatment
- The community response continues to offset mounting medical expenses
