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Gramma Crackers: 81-Year-Old's YouTube Channel Raises $35K

1/15/2026

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In Phoenix, Arizona, 81-year-old Sue Jacquot launched a YouTube channel, Gramma Crackers, to support her 17-year-old grandson, Jack Self, during his cancer battle.
The channel gained over 100,000 subscribers and raised nearly $35,000 through donations.
Her first video attracted more than 500,000 views and showed strong community support.
Jack Self announced he is cancer-free, while Jacquot thanked supporters for the kindness and noted the venture's unexpected impact.

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Story summary

In Phoenix, Arizona, 81-year-old Sue Jacquot launched a YouTube channel, Gramma Crackers, to support her 17-year-old grandson, Jack Self, during his cancer battle.
The channel gained over 100,000 subscribers and raised nearly $35,000 through donations.
Her first video attracted more than 500,000 views and showed strong community support.
Jack Self announced he is cancer-free, while Jacquot thanked supporters for the kindness and noted the venture's unexpected impact.