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Friends form crowdfunding for Jockie Soerjoprajogo’s medical treatment
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Jockie was scheduled to get a liver examination, as he had been vomiting blood and had a low hemoglobin count. He also reportedly needed a blood transfusion. (Shutterstock/File)
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olling Stone Indonesia’s editor-in-chief Adib Hidayat and journalist Denny MR have launched a campaign on Kitabisa.com to help fund medical treatment for Jockie Soerjoprajogo, a former member of legendary metal band Godbless.
Tiwi Puspitasari, the musician’s wife, told the duo that Jockie’s treatment needed a lot of money.
Saatnya berbagi, untuk kesembuhan Mas Yockie Suryo Prayogo. https://t.co/RW30gs74bY pic.twitter.com/F993c7K7ly
— ADIB HIDAYAT (@AdibHidayat) October 24, 2017
On Kitabisa's page, Adib and Denny encourage people to share sympathy and tributes to Jockie.
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Kompas.com reported that the keyboardist has been living with diabetes for over 15 years.
Jockie was scheduled to get a liver examination, as he had been vomiting blood and had a low hemoglobin count. He also reportedly needed a blood transfusion.
On Saturday, Jockie posted a status on Facebook, explaining that he, indeed, had a medical issue. However, he asked people not to exaggerate it and pray for him. (jes/asw)
