RIP Andrew Lee, The Awesome Guy Who Fought Terminal Cancer With His LW GT-R

After years kicking cancer's ass and raising awareness and funds to help end the disease, Andrew Lee lost his battle
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A few years ago in 2016, the CT crew and I were fortunate enough to meet Andrew Lee at SEMA. He, and his family, were standing next to his astonishing Liberty Walk Nissan GT-R, and as we walked up to him to introduce ourselves, he smiled a smile that instantly told us: ‘this is a good guy’… you get a feeling sometimes.

Andrew and his dad told us the story behind the car, how Andrew had been diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2015 and how he wasn’t going to go down without a fight. And that’s where Driven To Cure came in, whose mission it is to “Help raise awareness and provide funding for the research of rare kidney cancers like HLRCC in children and young adults.”

RIP Andrew Lee, The Awesome Guy Who Fought Terminal Cancer With His LW GT-R

After chatting for a good hour with Andrew, he was excited to shoot a Readers’ Rides video with us the following day; not only was Andrew’s GT-R one of the most astonishing cars we’d ever seen (with arguably the greatest number plate on any car - F CANCR), we wanted to help spread Andrew’s message, the result of which many of you will have seen in the video above.

After almost four years of kicking cancer’s ass, however, Andrew died on Easter Sunday evening surrounded by his family and friends.

RIP Andrew Lee, The Awesome Guy Who Fought Terminal Cancer With His LW GT-R

The entire car community has lost a real legend, but despite his short life, he achieved more than most of us could ever dream of. So it’s important to celebrate the good he did, and continues to do, through his charity Driven To Cure. So please take a few minutes to check it out and spread Andrew’s word. Because F CANCR.

Race in peace, Andrew!

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effisjens

I remember watching that video…

May his soul find driving heaving with his GTR screaming at max RPM.

04/25/2019 - 10:10 |
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Anonymous

Race in peace.

04/25/2019 - 10:44 |
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Anonymous

Alex, This is Andrew’s dad. The SEMA Show 2016 was a dream come true for Andrew thanks to being sponsored by BASF Refinish North America. Meeting you and the Car Throttle team was a highlight for Andrew. Thank you Alex for being fis friend and supporter of Driven To Cure from the very beginning. You have helped to raise awareness of rare kidney cancers like HLRCC. Together we are finding cures. Thanks so much. Hope to see you soon. You are a special person. driventocure.org

04/25/2019 - 15:03 |
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Alex Kersten

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Hi Bruce, thanks so much for the nice message. Was an absolute pleasure to spend time with you guys and help spread Andrew’s message! Even though he’s gone, Andrew’s work for DTC gets stronger day by day :) Hope your family are holding up ok. Would be great to see you guys again!

04/25/2019 - 16:00 |
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Kyubi22B

RIP

04/25/2019 - 23:19 |
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sprint 2

We have lost a legend in the car community, Rip Andrew.

04/26/2019 - 08:33 |
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Sandra

Rest in Peace

04/26/2019 - 09:27 |
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Kyle mx5 enthusiasts

RIP buddy

05/08/2019 - 07:32 |
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MoonSoon

Im jealous of all the fun he must be having with Paul up there

08/09/2019 - 11:23 |
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Anonymous

F

FCANCR

10/03/2019 - 19:39 |
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Anonymous

Race in peace
And drift the hell out of heaven!

10/18/2019 - 21:27 |
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