New York, NY – June 02, 2025, 11:18 PM ET – Fox News’ Gutfeld! star Kat Timpf has once again demonstrated her generosity by donating a portion of her Fox News salary to a children’s cancer charity, but it was the message she wrote on the envelope that left volunteers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in awe and tears. The 36-year-old comedian, who has been navigating her own health challenges, including a recent stage zero breast cancer diagnosis and postpartum depression, continues to inspire with her selflessness and signature wit.
The donation, revealed on June 02, 2025, amounted to $50,000—roughly a quarter of her annual Fox News salary, estimated at $200,000 per FamousIntel in 2022. Timpf, who returned to Gutfeld! remotely on May 20 after her double mastectomy in March, quietly sent the check to St. Jude, a charity she’s supported since her 2024 comedy tour raised funds for pediatric care. A volunteer at the hospital shared the story with Entertainment Weekly, describing how the envelope arrived with a handwritten note that read: “For the kids who fight harder than I ever will—sorry, this comes with no jokes, just love. – Kat (P.S. I beat cancer, so can they!)”
The message, blending heartfelt sincerity with Timpf’s characteristic humor, moved volunteers to tears. “We’ve seen a lot of donations, but her words hit us hard,” the volunteer said. “She’s been through so much, yet she’s cheering on these kids like a champion.” Timpf’s reference to beating cancer reflects her own battle, diagnosed just hours before giving birth to her son in February 2025, a journey she’s shared candidly with fans, including her recent infertility struggles revealed in a May 30 People interview. Her note’s raw honesty and encouragement—“so can they!”—has since been framed and hung in St. Jude’s donor appreciation hall.
Timpf’s donation comes on the heels of another charitable act: a June 02 leak revealed she funded 12 children’s surgeries in 2024, totaling $1.2 million. Despite her medical expenses, including past surgeries for a bowel emergency in 2020 and neck injury in 2017, Timpf has prioritized giving back. Her husband, Cameron Friscia, a former Marine, reportedly encouraged the donation, with the couple aligning their values of family and service. “Kat’s always said laughter heals, but so does love,” a source close to her told EW.
The story has gone viral on X under #KatTimpfGives, with fans praising her generosity and spirit. “Kat’s envelope note is everything—she’s a hero for these kids!” one user wrote, while another added, “Fighting cancer, being a mom, and still giving? Kat’s unstoppable.” Fox News colleagues like Greg Gutfeld chimed in, posting, “Kat’s heart is bigger than her sarcasm—proud of her.” The network issued a statement: “Kat exemplifies compassion—we’re honored to have her on our team.”
Timpf, who earns praise for her books like You Can’t Joke About That, hasn’t commented publicly on the donation, consistent with her low-key approach to philanthropy. As she balances motherhood and recovery, her $50,000 gift—and the shocking, heartfelt message on the envelope—has solidified her as a beacon of hope, proving that even in her toughest moments, Timpf’s love and humor shine brightest for those who need it most.