On July 15, the Lindsey twins announced they would donate 20 percent of all sales from their Size Matters BBQ Food Truck during an event at the Cregger Athletics Village from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees could also scan a QR code at the truck to contribute directly to Garcia’s GoFundMe page. The event follows months of donations from fans, former players and coaches, and the South Carolina community, which have helped bring Garcia’s GoFundMe to nearly the full $250,000 goal.
Jordin Lindsey played for the Gamecocks from 2005 to 2008, joining the team as a freshman in 2007. He earned recognition as the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week in 2008 after a standout performance against Arkansas. Dustin Lindsey, the team’s linebacker in the same period, finished his college career with 77 tackles and a sack.
Garcia first revealed his diagnosis on May 6 after spending several days in the emergency room and undergoing MRIs, CT scans, and additional tests that confirmed Stage 4 colorectal cancer. “Wasn’t overly excited to share this news, but it is what it is,” Garcia wrote. “We have a great team of doctors and staff that’s confident we can beat this! It’s the only option. If there’s one lesson to be learned, get checked and don’t be afraid to visit the doctor’s office when you don’t feel 100%.”
The fundraising efforts have continued to gain momentum. Garcia’s wife, Maria, started a fundraiser on May 6 to help cover medical bills and other expenses. More than 1,800 people have contributed, bringing the total to over $240,000—nearly reaching the $250,000 goal. The proceeds aim to alleviate financial stress so Garcia can focus on his treatment and recovery.
The South Carolina athletic community has shown broad support for Garcia. The university’s athletic department backs the fundraising efforts, and current head coach Shane Beamer has voiced support for Garcia since the news became public. Former head coach Steve Spurrier has also contributed to the cause.
“They are taking the most aggressive treatment path available to fight this,” Garcia’s wife wrote on the GoFundMe page. “Following these initial rounds, he will be meeting with specialized liver and colon surgeons to determine the next steps in his treatment plan. Stephen’s entire focus is now dedicated to one thing: fighting this disease with everything he has.”
Garcia remains a storied figure in South Carolina football. He started as quarterback for three seasons and is one of only six players in program history to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season. He finished his Gamecocks career with 7,597 passing yards over 40 games. A defining performance in his career came against No. 1 Alabama in October 2010, when he completed 17 of 20 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-21 upset of the defending national champions. That season, Carolina also defeated Florida, Tennessee, and Clemson, cementing 2010 as one of the program’s greatest years and contributing to the lasting support from the USC community.
