GoFundMe Launched for Taproot’s Stephen Richards After Recent Seizure-Induced Car Accident

A GoFundMe has been set up to assist Taproot vocalist/guitarist Stephen Richards, who has been dealing with a worsening medical condition over the past year. Richards has been suffering from increasingly frequent seizures, with his most recent incident occurring last month.

The health challenges have led to significant financial strain, including two car accidents over the past two years. In response, Taproot bassist Phil Lipscomb launched the fundraiser to help cover Richards’ medical expenses and daily living costs as he navigates his condition.

Lipscomb shared the following statement:

“Some of you may already know, but our singer, Stephen Richards, was in a car accident a couple of weeks ago. Steve has been managing seizures for the past 15 years with medication, and while they’ve become less frequent, his most recent one came at the worst possible time.

While driving to pick up dinner for his family, he felt a seizure coming on. Knowing he needed to get off the road, he turned out of traffic but ended up hitting a tree. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance and was unconscious for six hours before finally responding. Thankfully, he was released the next day and is okay—but the accident has set him back significantly.

Right now, Steve is unable to drive or work. He’s not one to ask for help, but I know he needs it, so I’m asking for him.

I’ve created this GoFundMe to help cover his medical expenses and everyday bills. I set a big goal because I know how much this community cares about him. Every donation, big or small, will make a difference in helping Steve continue doing what we all love—making music and performing live.

Please consider donating and sharing this with others. Any support means the world to him, and we hope to be back on stage soon.

Thank you,
Phil”

Those looking to support Richards can find the GoFundMe here.

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