I was just talking on the air about how much Toby Keith had just raised for his OK Kids Korral during his annual golf tournament and then this news came in.
Toby Keith revealed Sunday that he has privately been battling cancer and receiving treatment.
He made an announcement on social media earlier that he has stomach cancer and has spent the last six months receiving chemotherapy treatments.
“Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer,” he wrote, “I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax. I am looking forward to spending this time with my family, but I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait,” said Keith in a Twitter post.
As I mentioned earlier, Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic took place last month in Oklahoma City and Norman, and raised $1.4 million for OK Kids Korral, which provides free housing for families of children being treated at The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center. Toby’s annual event has now raised over $16 million.
We are sending love, prayers, and all our best to Toby and his family!