Help Brandon “Phat” Baugh Fight Cancer and Get Surgery

Hi, my name is Brandon Baugh, but most people know me as Phat. I'm a 30-year-old father of 3, and I’m reaching out with a heavy heart and a hopeful spirit to ask for your help during the toughest time of my life.

In January 2025, I lost my beloved grandmother, “Goose.” Her sudden passing sent me into a deep depression, but I made her a promise before she passed: to take care of my health — something I had been putting off for years.

Over 9 years ago, a small boil-like mass formed on my left butt cheek. It kept growing over time, and two years ago, I finally went to the hospital. Doctors told me they couldn’t do anything unless it changed or caused pain. I didn’t have insurance and couldn’t afford further care.

After Grandma Goose passed, the mass began to hurt, swell, and develop sores. I remembered my promise to her and went to the ER on February 9th. Bloodwork and a CT scan were done. The doctor said they were concerned and told me to follow up with a specialist.

I paid $600 out of pocket for visits that ended in shocking news. I waited for the results, praying for good news, but I was told the mass contained cancer cells and I needed immediate surgery.

The surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. It will involve removing the mass, inserting a drainage tube for 2–3 weeks, and performing genetic testing to determine the next steps in my treatment. I’ll receive the test results five to seven days after the operation.

Here’s where I desperately need your help:

I have no medical insurance, and I need to come up with $10,000 out-of-pocket to cover the cost of the surgery and related care.

How You Can Help

Any donation, big or small, will go directly toward:

Surgery costs

Post-op care and medications

Transportation to and from appointments

Basic living expenses while I recover

This isn’t just about money — it’s about hope. About giving me a chance to fight this, be here for my kids, and honor the promise I made to my grandma.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting.

Much love,

Brandon “Phat” Baugh