Texas TikTok celebrity diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, raising thousands for treatment

PEARLAND, Texas — A father-son duo from Pearland exploded in reputation on TikTok gaining greater than 15 million followers over the previous couple of years.

“We’re about making individuals chortle, making individuals smile every single day,” mentioned Randy. 

His son Brice could not agree extra. 

“I like making individuals chortle,” mentioned Brice. “It is simply my factor to do. It is enjoyable as a result of I am with my dad too.”

The 2 are masters of TikTok. From dance routines to crazy skits, it has been a nonstop movement of movies for years.

“Folks love what we do,” mentioned Randy. “However we’ve not been posting loads.”

Thousands and thousands of their followers did not know why till they posted a tricky TikTok yesterday. 

“I received identified with stage 4 colon most cancers,” Randy shared in a video. 

“It took me six months to come back out publicly,” he mentioned. 

That life-changing analysis months in the past left Randy in full shock. He is solely 34. 

“Phrases cannot clarify it,” mentioned Randy. “I felt like I received slapped within the face. My life stopped.”

Weeks in the past he was set to begin chemo at MD Anderson, however his insurance coverage wouldn’t cowl remedy. He turned to his TikTok household for assist. 

“It exploded in a single day,” mentioned Randy. “We received near $70,000 proper now.”

Cash raised by his GoFundMe will assist pay for his remedy and shine a lightweight on a illness younger males usually ignore. 

“I would like all people, each younger man, 20 to 30, 30 to 40 to get checked for colon most cancers,” mentioned Randy. 

“You wish to do that now earlier than it is likely to be too late,” his spouse, Kimberly, mentioned.

Randy’s battle will not be straightforward. The most cancers has already unfold to his liver. However he isn’t giving up, and neither are his children. 

“After I discovered he was sick, I did not prefer it, as a result of I knew one thing was improper with him,” Brice mentioned. “However it’ll be okay as a result of it is in God’s arms and he will handle us.”

The daddy-son duo hopes to maintain making TikToks collectively, spreading greater than laughs, however a probably life-saving message.

“Enkyboys is not only me and Brice,” mentioned Randy. “It is a household, and a motion, and now it’ll stand for colon most cancers consciousness.”

Due to the general public’s assist, Randy hopes to begin chemo once more in 3 weeks at MD Anderson. If you would like to assist the household, you’ll be able to donate by their GoFundMe marketing campaign.

As of Wednesday night time, the fundraiser has raised greater than $80,000.