Black Belt Eagle Scout Launches Fundraiser Following ‘Frightening Medical Emergency’

Black Belt Eagle Scout is asking for support from her fans as she navigates medical treatment following a “frightening medical emergency.” On Tuesday, the singer, born Katherine Paul, revealed on Instagram that she’d have to refrain from performing at any shows as she undergoes treatment for what her neurologist suspects is relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

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“I never thought I would make a post like this but here we are,” she wrote on Instagram. “I am experiencing some pretty scary health issues right now and will be canceling our future shows while I focus on a healing journey.”

In her Instagram post, Paul shared a link to a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover expenses as she seeks treatment. She explained that she started to experience “some weird symptoms” in her neck and spine, before being diagnosed with suspected RRMS after visiting a neurologist in Seattle. The singer said she’s undergoing more testing, but that she has been “having a hard time with my energy, mobility, and other nerve symptoms.”

“This has been a difficult time for me as I move into an unknown territory, especially one where my music is challenging for me to do right now, but my husband, Camas [Logue], and my family and friends have been my guiding lights in keeping a positive outlook toward healing,” she continued, referring to her husband and band’s drummer.

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The GoFundMe is aimed at helping Paul cover living and medical expenses as she undergoes treatment. As of Tuesday evening, the fundraiser had garnered nearly $25,000. The GoFundMe’s description explained that Paul would not be able to make music or tour since, “per her neurologists’ instructions, she is to rest and focus on her healing and recovery as this is the most important thing for her right now.”

“Since touring is our main source of income and we have incurred more out-of-pocket health expenses than normal, we are asking our friends and community to help us during this time of need so that we may be able to focus on KP’s healing for the foreseeable future,” read a note from Paul’s husband.

Black Belt Eagle Scout last released her album The Land, The Water, The Sky in August 2023. The musician was named one of Rolling Stone ‘s Future 25 last year. “I didn’t feel alone,” she told Rolling Stone about making the album. “I felt I had a lot of support to be able to nourish myself throughout the writing and recording process so that I could really put my heart and soul into each song.”

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