The main character in this story is Stoopzz, a streamer who is not particularly famous in the world. Since starting his streaming career on Twitch in 2017, Stoopzz has attracted about 175,000 followers by regularly streaming content playing games like World of Warcraft and Black Desert Online. In terms of popularity, Stoopzz ranks 4201 on Twitch, and according to statistics, the amount of money he can earn each month only fluctuates around $904.
Misfortune unexpectedly struck Stoopzz during a trip to Mexico at the end of July. After an accident, the streamer suddenly suffered a broken hip and had to undergo emergency surgery. Waking up after the surgery, Stoopzz could feel lucky that his health was still okay. But when he saw the hospital and medication bills amounting to $60,000, he probably felt quite uneasy. However, in the midst of misfortune, Stoopzz might feel wonderful to have such loyal and kind viewers.
Knowing about Stoopzz’s difficult situation, a large number of viewers on his channel decided to subscribe to paid memberships and carried out a series of fundraising efforts to help him cover the bills. Stoopzz was so touched that he cried on air while thanking his incredibly lovely fans. Notably, the streamer still has a long road ahead for recovery with physical therapy sessions – something that could hinder his streaming schedule. Currently, the streamer has gone 12 days without broadcasting.
In reality, the unstable and irregular working hours greatly affect the health of streamers. Stoopzz is not the first case to encounter health issues. Recently, famous YouTuber IShowSpeed had to be hospitalized in Tokyo at the end of July, while well-known female streamer Amouranth revealed that she is facing late-stage ovarian issues.