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Perez Hilton’s friend launches GoFundMe for blogger’s kids as he remains in treatment

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-18 · by Caitlin Neafsey
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Tom D’Angora, a friend of Perez Hilton who has known him for 14 years, launched a GoFundMe campaign on August 23 to raise $25,000 for Hilton’s children—Mario, Mia, and Mayte—and his mother Teresita Lavandeira. The money is intended to cover the costs associated with caring for the children while Hilton remains in a residential treatment program, focusing on his mental health recovery after attempting suicide earlier that month.
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On August 4, Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira Jr., was hospitalized after livestreaming an incident of self-harm. His children and family members left the home during this crisis. Recently, Hilton's family announced that he has entered a residential treatment program following more than a month in the hospital. A friend of 14 years, Tony-winning producer Tom D’Angora, launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $25,000 for Hilton’s mother and three children (Mario, Mia, and Mayte). The funds are intended to help cover additional costs associated with caring for the children full-time while Lavandeira has put her life on hold to ensure the kids' normal routines continue. D’Angora assured that none of the money will be used for Hilton personally.

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Hilton ORG · 4× Perez PERSON · 4× Mario PERSON · 2× Mayte PERSON · 2× Mia PERSON · 2× D’Angora PERSON · 1× Lavandeira PERSON · 1× Mario Lavandeira, Jr. PERSON · 1× Teresita Lavandeira PERSON · 1× Tom D’Angora PERSON · 1×

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“All funds raised will benefit Perez’s mother and children only and help cover the additional costs of caring for three kids full-time,” D’Angora wrote on the fundraiser’s page, referring to Mario, Mia and Mayte, along with Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira. Clarifying that “none of the money will be used for Perez personally,” he noted that Lavandeira has “put much of her own life on hold to make sure the kids can continue going to school, participating in their normal activities, and having as much consistency as possible during an incredibly difficult time.
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🔮 “All funds raised will benefit Perez’s mother and children only and help cover the additional costs of caring for three kids full-time,” D’Angora wrote on the fundraiser’s page, referring to Mario, Mia and Mayte, along with Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira. Clarifying that “none of the money will be used for Perez personally,” he noted that Lavandeira has “put much of her own life on hold to make sure the kids can continue going to school, participating in their normal activities, and having as much consistency as possible during an incredibly difficult time.
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Perez Hilton’s friend launches GoFundMe for blogger’s kids as he remains in treatment · assertive framing

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The fundraiser, which aims to raise $25,000, was organized by Hilton’s friend of 14 years, Tony-winning producer Tom D’Angora. asserted
which → aim → years
“All funds raised will benefit Perez’s mother and children only and help cover the additional costs of caring for three kids full-time,” D’Angora wrote on the fundraiser’s page, referring to Mario, Mia and Mayte, along with Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira. Clarifying that “none of the money will be used for Perez personally,” he noted that Lavandeira has “put much of her own life on hold to make sure the kids can continue going to school, participating in their normal activities, and having as much consistency as possible during an incredibly difficult time. asserted
kids → raise → time
On Aug. 4, Hilton — whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, Jr. — was rushed to the hospital after live-streaming a self-harm incident in his home. asserted
name → rush → home
At the time, it was revealed that his children — as well as his sister, Barbara Lavandeira, and niece — had been in the home before they fled when things escalated. asserted
things → reveal → home
Earlier this week, Hilton’s family revealed he had entered a residential treatment program after spending over a month in the hospital over his suicide attempt. asserted
he → reveal → attempt
“After weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for his physical injuries, Perez entered a residential treatment program where he can focus fully on his mental health and recovery,” they wrote in a statement shared to his website on Monday. asserted
they → receive → Monday
“This was an important next step, but there’s still a long road ahead. asserted
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Perez is expected to remain in residential treatment for several more weeks, potentially longer, depending on what his treatment team believes is best for his recovery.” asserted
team → expect → recovery
The family noted that their priority right now is to support Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, 8, and give them “as much stability, routine, and ‘normalcy’ while their dad continues his recovery.” asserted
dad → note → recovery
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741. asserted
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