After Contracting Hepatitis C in LA, Comedian Fights for His Life in Canada
And… with the generous support of his fans, 57-year-old stand-up Mike MacDonald looks to have the best possible chance of overcoming his condition.
Per a local CBC-TV report, MacDonald is in need of a liver transplant after coming down with the disease last year in Los Angeles. He is not specifically clear on how he got it, but tells the reporter it could be linked to a SoCal lifestyle that was once drug-fueled.
The comedian’s friend Brittany Anastacio launched an online donation campaign to help pay for the transplant, and in just the first three days, nearly $15,000 Canadian has already been raised.
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