New Riders of the Purple Sage pedal steel guitarist Buddy Cage was recently hospitalized and is battling blood cancer that is compounded by a heart condition.

A GoFundMe has been started in Cage’s name, as the guitarist’s medical problems began in 2012 following his diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. Cage underwent chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant while continuing to tour with New Riders of the Purple Sage and Stir Fried.

All proceeds will go towards Cage’s medical expenses.