We all know that David Cook’s older brother, Adam, has been fighting brain cancer for going on ten years, and now the devoted brother is supporting another cancer survivor. Former Top 24 American Idol contestant Luke Menard, who was eliminated fairly early during the seventh season of the show, has just recently been diagnosed with Stage Two Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
People.com is reporting that David went to see his good friend Luke in the hospital just prior to being crowned the new American Idol. As David says, cancer has been apart of his life for a longtime. He plans to use his newfound celebrity status to help those with cancer and other people in need.
“Cancer is a very big part of my existence. I’m excited to be put in [the spotlight] where I can hopefully do something to help other people.”
David Cook has vowed to be there for Menard and his wife, no matter what they need from him. Cook and Menard became close friends along with Michael Johns and Jason Yeager during Hollywood week. The four still remain close.
Kudos to David for being there for a friend despite an incredibly busy AI schedule and for helping others in need. We wish both David and Luke success and well wishes and healing thoughts to the entire Menard family.
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