Donate to Tammy Jo Has Cancer: Let’s Carry Her Through, organized by Kaitlin Yoder-Henley

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What’s Going On With Tammy Jo? Tammy Jo was recently diagnosed with a rare Stage 3 anal cancer. While doctors say this cancer is treatable, the road ahead is long, painful, and exhausting. A diagnosis like this doesn’t just attack the body—it shakes the heart, the spirit, and the wallet. Tammy Jo will soon begin the fight of her life with chemotherapy and radiation given at the same time, followed by months of painful healing and recovery. Tammy Jo and her wife Nikole have already been hit with out-of-pocket copays, scans, medications, and urgent medical bills. Now they face the overwhelming reality that Tammy Jo will not be able to work during treatment. On top of that, Nikole will be both her caregiver and the one trying to keep the household afloat—while working reduced hours. The stress on both of them is enormous. What Happened? For months, Tammy Jo knew something wasn’t right. She felt her energy slipping away and her body signaling distress. On July 9, 2025, her doctor first suspected cancer. By July 18, her world turned upside down with the official diagnosis. Since then, her life has been a whirlwind of labs, exams, MRIs, consultations, chemo school, and nonstop appointments. She has endured a painful bacterial infection and an inflammatory response both in her stomach. On July 28, she underwent surgery to remove kidney stones—yet another painful hurdle in this unfolding journey. The Financial Burden Tammy Jo is an independent contractor, a creative force in the comedy community. She teaches, performs, produces shows, and books talent. But cancer has brought all of that to a halt. With treatment looming, she has had to cancel classes and decline gigs, cutting off her main sources of income. The reality is that she will not be able to work while undergoing simultaneous chemo and radiation, nor in the months of recovery that follow. Your Donation Will Help Cover: Medical costs not covered by insurance Rent, utilities, and essential bills while she is unable to work Food and daily living support Unexpected costs that come with cancer recovery How Much Is Needed? The estimated need is $40,000—enough to keep them afloat for the next 5–6 months of critical treatment and recovery, with the possibility of a year or more before Tammy Jo is truly back on her feet. Who is Tammy Jo? If you know Tammy Jo, you know she is a fighter, a giver, and a bright light in both the comedy and recovery communities. She has lifted countless others with her humor, her heart, and her generosity. Now she needs us. Let’s come together to lift her through this frightening and uncertain time, so she can return to the communities she loves and that need her. How Else Can I Help? BATTLE FOR HER BUTT! Comedy Show: There is a comedy show scheduled for October 5th, 2025 at the World Famous Comedy Store in the Main Room with MARGARET CHO, TIFFANY HADDISH, CAROLINE RHEA and more comics to be announced!! You can get tickets here: https://www.showclix.com/event/tammy Every contribution—no matter the size—will ease the crushing weight of this journey. And every share of this GoFundMe page will help bring Tammy Jo the support she needs. This is a moment where love, laughter, and community can come together to carry one of our own through the darkest chapter of her life. With love and gratitude, Kaitlin (friend of Tammy Jo)

Donate to Tammy Jo Has Cancer: Let’s Carry Her Through, organized by Kaitlin Yoder-Henley

Donate to Tammy Jo Has Cancer: Let’s Carry Her Through, organized by Kaitlin Yoder-Henley

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