Who is Stephen Garcia? Ex-South Carolina QB diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer

Stephen Garcia, one of South Carolina's all-time leading passers, is battling Stage 4 colorectal cancer. His wife, Maria Garcia, revealed the diagnosis in a GoFundMe page she started for her husband. According to the GoFundMe , Garcia spent a few days in the ER getting various tests until receiving the diagnosis.

He immediately began chemotherapy and will meet with specialized liver and colon surgeons afterward to determine what's next in his treatment plan. As of publication, the GoFundMe has raised over $186,000 with a goal of $250,000. Garcia himself provided an update a day into the GoFundMe's existence, posing with a shaka sign in a picture adjoining the message.

"Round 1 of chemo in the books," Garcia wrote. "We are doing great and staying action. The thoughts, prayers, calls, texts, DMs and donations have been a major help with the mentality!

We got this! " Who is Stephen Garcia? Garcia is from Tampa, Florida and played at South Carolina from 2008-11.