I created this fund on behalf of my dear friend and union sister, Angi DeFelippo. She brings so much to so many lives and the labor movement. Below is a message directly from Angi:

Help Angi Beat This Tumor — Surgery & Cancer Testing Fund

In May 2025, I received news that completely changed my life — doctors discovered a massive tumor in my abdomen. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of scans, tests, and specialist visits, with the looming possibility that this tumor could be cancerous. The only way to know for sure, and to remove it before it causes more harm, is through urgent surgery and comprehensive cancer testing.

Unfortunately, the cost of this fight is staggering. Even with insurance, I’m facing $20,000 in out-of-pocket expenses for the necessary tests, surgery, and recovery care. This includes hospital fees, pathology testing, and the specialists required to safely remove the tumor.

I am not someone who easily asks for help — but this is one of those moments in life when I truly need my community. Every single contribution, no matter the size, brings me closer to getting this tumor out and getting my life back.

If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this campaign so it reaches as many people as possible. Your support — whether through donations, sharing, or kind words — means the world to me right now.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing with me in this fight.

Goal: $20,000

Use of Funds:

-Surgery to remove tumor/mass

-Cancer testing and pathology

-Hospital and specialist fees

-Recovery care and follow-up appointments

Let’s beat this together.