Chi Chi Needs Our Help

Chi Chi LaRue is fabulousness personified, but like the rest of us, she wrestles with demons she keeps hidden from the world. A GoFundMe page was started by her friends and family to help pay for her to finish her drug and alcohol rehabilitation. It's a sad tale, but one that will hit home for many of us...

Dear Friends,

Some of you know him as Larry, most of you know him as Chi Chi LaRue, but we all know him as a cherished friend, talented director, outrageous drag queen, recording artist, circuit DJ, and international gay icon. For years Chi Chi has been a force to be reckoned with, bringing joy, laughter, color, excitement, and a little drama into our lives. Chi Chi has done his best to be supportive of family, friends, and colleagues; if anyone ever asked for help Chi Chi was there. Today our friend needs help.

After years of struggling with addiction, Chi Chi recently found himself in crisis. With the help of concerned family and friends, Chi Chi realized that his life was in danger and willingly admitted himself into drug and alcohol rehab in Minnesota.

We are happy to report that in the first 20 days, Chi Chi has fully embraced the program and is taking all of the necessary steps towards living a full sober life. Unfortunately, his family has been informed that after the first month, insurance will no longer cover any of the costs or expenses related to treatment. Without our help, Chi Chi will be forced to leave the facility in 7 days.

Even with all of the progress he has made, Chi Chi is still at the beginning of this journey and requires an additional 60 days in the program to get to the heart of the issue and increase his chances for success. We believe that his life depends on it.

Approximately $40,000 is needed to cover the expenses related to completing his treatment. Our goal is to raise enough to cover these expenses. Chi Chi has asked that any additional money raised be used to start a program/foundation that will help to fund treatment for others in need.

Througout the years, Chi Chi has provided support and guidance to others around the world and we believe he has much more to give. Please help us to support not only Chi Chi, but others in need of rehabilitation.

With love,
The Family and Friends of Chi Chi LaRue

Sister Roma's getting into the act on Facebook as well...

As the saying goes, every little bit helps, so all of us that are able should pitch in whatever we can. I can virtually guarantee that Chi Chi has brought all of us at least ten dollars worth of entertainment in our lives, so let's give back to help her out of this nightmare.

Click here to visit ChiChi's GoFundMe page