So about a month or so ago Chi Chi LaRue announced that she was entering rehab.
She has been there about a month and has reportedly been making great progress but now needs our help to maintain that progress. Chi Chi's insurance will only cover the first month and a GoFundMe has been started to help cover the remaining $40,000 she needs to continue getting treatment.
You can see the campaign here: http://www.gofundme.com/f78g2sx68g please share and donate what you can.
Surprisingly, this has angered some fans and other industry professionals who are saying that LaRue, who has her own studio Channel 1 Releasing and store should be able to pay for her own rehab. https://twitter.com/BlueBaileyxxx/status/624404764244078592 https://twitter.com/DieselWashXXX/status/624337948268462080
However, we don't know Chi Chi's financial state, she could be living check to check, she may not even own her studio or store anymore so I would ask people to please not judge her for reaching out for help. I also think it's funny that this level of outrage hasn't been as prevalent/present when other people in the industry have used these campaigns to fund trips, buy clothes, cars, houses etc. As someone who has had to reach out to GoFundMe twice-once to buy a new laptop when a "friend" stole my old one, and once to get some help paying my water bill when I went through a very tight month-I will not judge but instead do what I can to help someone fight their demons and get better.
Chi Chi, you have my support.
XOXO
-JOE-
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