Standing Together – Scaring Cancer Away
At LetsScareCancer.com, our mission is simple: when members of the haunted attraction world face cancer, they never face it alone.
We are a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting haunt industry professionals and their families through fundraising, awareness campaigns, benefit events, merchandise, and membership programs. Every dollar raised and every story shared helps provide assistance, encouragement, and hope to those who need it most.
The haunt industry is built on passion, creativity, and family — and when one of us is affected, we all stand together.
Let’s scare cancer. Together.
Meet Mayson – And Why Our Community Is Coming Together
The haunted attraction industry has always been a tight-knit family — and when one of our own needs help, we show up. Today, we’re sharing the story of 19-year-old Mayson Gibson, the daughter of longtime industry members Shannon and Derick Gibson, whose lives were turned upside-down earlier this year.
In early April, Mayson was diagnosed with Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer that had already spread extensively throughout her neck. On May 30, surgeons at Rush University performed a six-hour, life-saving operation, removing her thyroid, one parathyroid gland, and 49 lymph nodes. During surgery, doctors discovered the cancer had wrapped tightly around her jugular vein and vocal cords — creating serious risk to both her life and her ability to speak.
Against the odds, Mayson came out of surgery talking when doctors believed she might not be able to speak again for a long time. She spent only two days in the hospital and showed incredible strength and resilience during recovery.
Mayson then began radioactive iodine treatment in July to target remaining cancer cells. While follow-up scans fortunately showed no spread elsewhere in her body, they did reveal that cancer has now fully involved the lymph nodes on the right side of her neck. She is currently undergoing evaluation to determine her next steps in treatment.
Through every stage of this journey, Mayson has shown tremendous courage — but the physical, emotional, and financial burden has been overwhelming. As she prepares to continue the fight, our community is stepping up to help.
Mayson is strong. She is a fighter. And with the support of this incredible community, she won’t have to walk this journey without us.
Thank you for helping us spread awareness, share her story, and support her family in their time of need.
If you’d like to donate you can also click the button below for more Information We will also be fundraising for Mayson at Transworld’s Halloween & Attraction show Booth #1643
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