Overview

• The GoFundMe has raised $51,239 across 888 donations in two days, surpassing its original $50,000 target and moving toward a higher goal of about $75,000.
• Heineman says she was diagnosed with aggressive adenocarcinoma affecting her lungs and liver following an emergency room visit and extensive testing.
• Chemotherapy was scheduled to start on October 6 after doctors installed a chemo port, according to her account.
• She wrote that insurance covers only part of the treatments and providers, leaving her responsible for large out-of-network charges and mounting bills.
• A 40-year industry veteran, the first recognized U.S. video game champion and an Interplay co-founder, she has credits on dozens of games and received the Gayming Icon Award earlier this year.