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Black Belt Eagle Scout aka Katherine Paul experienced health issue symptoms such as pinched nerves and pain, which led to the diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), which is often the first stage of a full MS diagnosis.
The singer elaborated on the situation in her announcement of the cancellation of her future tour dates because of her health issue,
"I never thought I would make a post like this but here we are. I am experiencing some pretty scary health issues right now and will be canceling our future shows while I focus on a healing journey.Earlier this year, I started experiencing some weird symptoms that I thought were from pinched nerves in my neck and spine."
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The singer continued,
"After many doctors visits and medical tests, and having to advocate so hard for myself within the medical system, via MRIs, I’ve finally been able to get some answers. I am now working with a top neurologist in Seattle who suspects I have relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)."
Black Belt Eagle Scout launches GoFundMe
Black Belt Eagle Scout further elaborated on the situation and explained that she was launching a GoFundMe page to cover living expenses and medical costs for the foreseeable future, with her health issues preventing her from working and requiring full-time care from her husband,
"Our friend has set up a GoFundMe via Camas as we will be unable to work for the foreseeable future and as Camas helps care for me in the coming months. The fundraiser will help cover our living, medical and other expenses for a while, as we work with my neurologist on a care plan for healing and recovery."
The singer continued,
"We are kindly asking our community for some support as the future is unknown and we are still in the early stages of diagnosis and treatment plans. We will make sure to keep you updated as we move forward.Much love to everyone experiencing hardships right now. Love to you all."
The GoFundMe page has a goal of $75,000, with about $38,936 funded already as of the writing of this article. 572 people have donated so far. The page reveals the singer is seeing a neurologist at the Virginia Mason Multiple Sclerosis Center in Seattle, Washington.
The canceled dates of the tour include BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival show on July 27, 2024, as well as performances at the Filberg Festival and All My Relations Celebration in August 2024.
Black Belt Eagle Scout's recent career activities
Black Belt Eagle Scout recently completed a North American tour as opener Sleater-Kinney, titled Little Rope tour, which ran from February 2024 to April 2024. The tour was followed by a performance at the FairWell Festival, which was held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon.
Black Belt Eagle Scout released her latest studio album, The Land, the Water, the Sky, on February 10, 2023, via Saddle Creek Records. The album aimed to reflect the grief and loneliness she experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, with themes including deference to nature and homage to her community.
The album was recorded while Black Belt Eagle Scout was at the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in Washington, with most of the writing done on her way to the recording studio along the Pacific Northwest. Takiaya Reed and Scout produced the album.
