Influencer Patriotic Kenny Raises $200K for Treatment After Announcing 'Devastating' Stage 4 Lung Cancer Diagnosis
By Luke Chinman
Published on March 26, 2026.
Kenny Jary, an 84-year-old social media influencer known as "Patriotic Kenny," has raised over $200K for treatment after announcing he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. His family started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for in-home caregivers and home modifications. Following the diagnosis, Jary thanked his followers for their support and vowed to continue creating content for social media. He also launched the Patriotic Kenny Foundation, a nonprofit that provides mobility scooters to veterans in need. The foundation's president is currently serving as Jary's president.
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