A GoFundMe campaign for singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet, who recently suffered a debilitating stroke, has raised more than $300,000. Originally set with a goal of $250,000, the fundraiser has since increased its goal to $400,000.

According to Rolling stone, Sweet — the ’90s rocker known for hits such as “Fox on the Run” and “The Ballroom Blitz” — suffered a stroke on Oct. 12, forcing him to cancel his national tour.

According to his manager, Russell Carter, Sweet was first taken to Toronto Western Hospital, where he received immediate and intensive care. He has since been transferred to a rehabilitation center in his hometown of Omaha, where he will begin his road to recovery for several weeks.

“Matthew was quickly admitted to Toronto Western Hospital where he was placed in excellent care and removed from immediate danger,” Carter told Rolling Stone. “Matthew was transferred today to a rehabilitation center at his home in Omaha where he will undergo extensive therapy.”

According to the GoFundMe page, Sweet “will require months of treatment and rehabilitation which we hope will lead to a full recovery. It goes without saying that the costs of all these treatments will be overwhelming.

“We’re projecting a total close to a quarter of a million dollars. Your thoughts, love and support will mean the world to him. But please donate financially if you can. Matthew will be forever grateful to you.

ABOUT MATTHEW SWEET

Matthew Sweet is an American singer-songwriter and musician noted for his contributions to alternative rock and power pop. Her breakthrough came in 1991 with the release of “Girlfriend,” an album that achieved both critical and commercial success.

The title track became a hit, reaching the top five on the Modern Rock charts. Sweet’s career was also marked by notable collaborations, including his work with Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles on the “Under the Covers” series of albums. Additionally, he contributed songs to major films like “Austin Powers in Goldmember,” “Garfield: The Movie,” and “Nancy Drew.”

Before his solo success, Sweet was part of the vibrant Athens, Georgia music scene in the 1980s, where he played with bands such as Oh-OK and The Buzz of Delight. He also collaborated with Michael Stipe of REM during this period. Sweet’s solo career began with the release of his debut album Inside in 1986, and his most recent work, Cat’s pawwas released in 2021, demonstrating its continued influence in the music world.